Abstract
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in rice is in its formulation stages in South and Southeast Asia, although several programs have been initiated. Resistant rice varieties and chemical pesticides have been the major tactics with almost no attention given to the value of indigenous natural enemies (predators, parasites and entomopathogens). Effective IPM programs must be sociologically sensitive and adapted to local farmers’ needs. Future activities should focus on 1.) identification of pests and beneficial species, 2.) assessing pest damage, and determining action thresholds 3.) developing sampling/monitoring methods 4.) selecting appropriate control tactics and 5.) integration. Farmer training is the key for successful IPM implementation but education of policy makers to IPM principles also is critical.
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