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Modern Concepts & Developments in Agronomy

An Opinion: Onion Insect Pest Management Strategies in Southern Punjab, Pakistan

  • Open or CloseMuhammad Adnan Bodlah*

    Department of Agricultural Engineering, Pakistan

    *Corresponding author:Muhammad Adnan Bodlah, Center for Insect Farming and Entomological Entrepreneurship (CIFEE), Department of Agricultural Engineering, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan

Submission: November 15, 2024;Published: December 16, 2024

DOI: 10.31031/MCDA.2024.14.000849

ISSN: 2637-7659
Volume14 Issue 5

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Onion farming in Southern Punjab, Pakistan, faces substantial pest challenges, particularly from insects like onion thrips, onion maggots, aphids, and leafminers, which significantly reduce crop yields and quality. Chemical pesticides remain the primary control method but bring issues of pest resistance, environmental harm, and health risks for farmers and consumers. The current draft examines the main pest species affecting onions in Southern Punjab and discusses the potential of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as a sustainable alternative to chemical practices. By integrating cultural, biological, mechanical, and selective chemical methods, IPM offers a balanced solution suited to the region’s socio-economic and ecological conditions. It also highlights the need for education, support, and research to aid IPM adoption, emphasizing strategies that could enhance onion productivity while minimizing environmental impact.

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