Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to controlling pests by combining cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical methods. However, traditional IPM often focuses primarily on “pest” control, sometimes neglecting the preservation of beneficial insect populations. At Micratena, our innovative approach prioritizes insect conservation while maintaining agricultural productivity. This vision aligns “pest” management with ecological harmony, leveraging modern technologies and community engagement.
Conservation-Centered IPM
Prioritizing pollinators & beneficial insects.
Technology integration
AI, drones & citizen science for smarter insect target management.
Agroecological Design
Flower strips, refuge areas & crop synergy.
Crop rotation, intercropping, polycultures, companion planting, soil health management, and habitat manipulation to reduce “pest” pressures.
Traps, barriers, mulches, netting, pheromone disruptors, and other non-chemical methods to prevent “pest” establishment.
Use of natural predators, parasitoids, and pathogens to keep “pest” populations in check, including conservation biological control and augmentation strategies.
Targeted use of biopesticides, botanicals, and selective synthetic pesticides within an intelligent integrated “pest” management framework to minimize resistance and ecological harm.
Smart sensors, drones, precision agriculture, predictive modeling, and AI-driven decision-making tools to optimize “pest” control strategies.
Government policies, incentives for sustainable practices, international frameworks, and regulatory measures to support holistic “pest” management approaches.
Farmer education, participatory research, knowledge-sharing networks, and economic incentives to promote adoption of sustainable  practices.
Landscape-scale planning, biodiversity conservation, and ecological engineering to create resilient agroecosystems that naturally suppress “pest” populations.
Empowering Communities for Sustainable "Pest" Management
At Micratena, we believe knowledge is key to conservation. By promoting citizen science and awareness campaigns, we encourage farmers, researchers, and communities to rethink “pest” management and support insect conservation. Every observation, shared insight, and conversation helps build a more sustainable future.
Key benefits
- Environmental Protection
- Human Health Safety
- Economic Savings
- Resistance Management
- Sustainability
- Improved Crop Quality
- Regulatory Compliance
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Reduces reliance on chemical pesticides, minimizing pollution and preserving beneficial organisms like pollinators and natural predators.
- Limits exposure to toxic pesticides, reducing health risks for farmers, consumers, and surrounding communities.
- Lowers long-term costs by using targeted "pest" control methods, reducing the need for expensive chemical treatments.
- Reduces the likelihood of "pests" developing resistance to pesticides by incorporating diverse control strategies.
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Promotes ecological balance by enhancing natural "pest" control mechanisms and improving soil and crop health.
- Reduces "pest" damage, leading to higher-quality agricultural products and more consistent yields.
- Helps farmers and businesses meet environmental regulations and food safety standards.
- Protects non-target species and maintains a diverse ecosystem by avoiding excessive pesticide use.
Neonicotinoids & Toxicity
Neonicotinoid-treated seeds make entire plants toxic to insects, affecting pollinators and other beneficial species through the food chain.
RodrÃguez, J., et al., 2024
Biodiversity in Organic Fields
A 27-year study found 22% more species and 36% higher insect abundance in organic fields compared to conventional farming.
Stein-Bachinger et al., 2021Â
Pollination & Agriculture
33-35% of agricultural land benefits from animal pollination, supporting 87.5% of wild flowering plants worldwide.
Klein et al., 2007
Chemical Effects on Drosophila spp.
57% of 1024 tested chemicals significantly altered Drosophila larval behavior at sublethal concentrations, including insecticides, herbicides, rodenticide and fungicides.
Gandara et al., 2024Â
