Because of the global challenges of population growth, food security, and climate change farmers are under pressure to grow safe, healthy, and productive crops. The use of pesticides, rotations, habitat modifications, biological control, and the development of pest-resistant crop varieties are all components of ecosystem-based pest management systems. The basic idea behind pest management for sustainable agriculture is to identify the sources of pest issues in any facility and then implement preventive and corrective actions to guarantee the extermination of pests. This is accomplished by the sanitation facilities, cleaning procedures, exclusion or access control, habitat modification, behavioral adjustments, physical removal of infestations, and the use of pesticides when necessary. This idea is also called Integrated pest management (IPM). IPM needs to be a continuous process that is improved over time through effective communication, staff training, documentation, and activity monitoring. IPM emerges as a pivotal approach in modern agricultural practices, offering a comprehensive strategy to manage pests while ensuring sustainability in agriculture development. This Chapter investigates the significance of IPM as a transformative tool in sustainable agriculture development. Through an exploration of its principles, methods, benefits, and challenges, this study aims to elucidate the role of IPM in fostering agricultural sustainability.
Integrated Pest Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Pest Control, Agricultural Development, Environmental Sustainability
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