Pests and diseases are known enemy of farmers; this is due to their deleterious effects in crop production. Aside from poor management practices, pests and diseases have the potential to reduce yield and make a profitable farm enterprise run at loss.
It is quite impossible to do away or get rid of pest and disease completely from a farm, however, they can be controlled and kept at a reasonable level that has little or no impact on the crop yield. This is best achieved through an integrated pest management programme.
