Integrated Pest Management in India: A Practical Field Guide For Farmers A farmer notices curled leaves, a few holes and patches of weak growth. The immediate reaction is often to reach for a pesticide. But what if the damage came from an insect that has already moved on? What if the real cause is moisture stress, nutrient deficiency or disease? That moment between seeing damage and deciding what to do is where integrated pest management in India becomes valuable. It replaces