Technique

Procedure

Comment

Handpicking

Remove insects with gloves

Effective and low-cost; but so not useful for large farms

Breed 'good' insects to attack pests

Risky due to outcomes

Companion planting

Use plants with ability to certain insects

Low risk, but additional plants compete for space and soil nutrients

Crop rotation

Change plant varieties after each harvest -insects must to access food

Unappealing for big businesses as are reduced