Randomized trial evaluates eco-friendly pest management strategies in chili farming, highlighting effective approaches for sustainability.
Key Points
This study aims to identify major pest constraints, evaluate the costs of pesticide use, and assess eco-friendly Integrated Pest Management strategies for chili production.
Systematic literature synthesis of peer-reviewed articles and grey literature from 2010 to 2025.
Studies screened using preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses style and assessed for quality.
Quantitative metrics on yield loss, pesticide application, and adoption rates were extracted.
Dominant pests include Bactrocera spp., Helicoverpa, Spodoptera, and Bemisia tabaci, with average yield losses of 30% under poor management and over 70% in outbreaks.
Routine insecticide use promotes resistance and impacts beneficial insect populations, leading to contamination.
Integrated strategies can minimize pesticide use while sustaining yields, but adoption is hindered by inadequate support systems.