**5. Pros and cons of an integrated pest management program**

The key benefits of integrated pest management to farming and society include:


In spite of benefits of IPM stated so far, there are also some drawbacks to it:


#### **6. Conclusion**

In agriculture sector, increased pest resistance and ecological backlash can only be corrected by effective, safe, and sustainable pest management strategies. IPM can be expected to continue to be dominant theme in the future as it can

better exploit the modern science and the traditional agricultural systems based on indigenous farming practices. Overall, IPM addresses all the economic, environmental, and social aspects and provides safe and affordable food to the consumers and profits to producers and sellers along with maintaining environmental health. Moreover, to develop IPM programs for the twenty-first century, further research and, more importantly, field studies and on-farm validation are needed to advance these approaches for a pest-free crop and pesticide-free product.
