Insect Resistance Management

Insect Resistance Management (IRM) involves strategies to prevent pests from growing resistant to pesticides or genetically modified crops designed to control them. By rotating different types of controls, planting refuge areas with non-resistant crops, and using integrated pest management practices, farmers reduce the chance that insects will become immune. This ensures continued effectiveness of pest control methods, protecting crop yields and reducing the need for increased chemical use. IRM aims to sustain long-term pest management solutions by minimizing the evolution of resistant insect populations.