Biointensive Pest Management in Agriculture

Himadri Rabha & Nabadeep Saikia

Abstract:

Biointensive Pest Management (BIPM) has emerged as a sustainable and ecologically grounded alternative to chemical-based pest control in modern agriculture. It focuses on preventing pest outbreaks by strengthening the natural balance of agroecosystems through cultural, biological and mechanical methods. Rather than eradicating pests, BIPM aims to maintain them below economic thresholds using nature’s own regulatory mechanisms. The discussion emphasizes that biointensive pest management is not just a set of practices but a philosophy that redefines the relationship between farming, nature and sustainability.