Major principles of non-pesticidal management

1. Natural ecological balance will ensure that the pest remain below the economic threshold level.
2. Nature can restore such balance if not meddled too much- thus chemical pesticides are not used at all.
3. Understanding of behavior and life cycle of pests for their management.
4. Prevention rather than control.
5. Crop diversification and soil health.
6. Pest management using local and natural materials.