* Regional Agricultural Research Station, A.A.U., North Lakhimpur-787 032, India.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Assam Agricultural University, North Lakhimpur (Assam}-787 032.
A field study was conducted to collect indigenous technical knowledge followed by farmers for the management of rice pests at three villages of Lakhimpur district of Assam. Summer ploughing, use of healthy seed, burning of stubbles, application of different plant parts like Citrus grandis. Eupatorium odoratum, Polygonum sp. Vitex negundo. Azadiracta indica etc., water management practices, application of cow dung and goat excreta, use of dead crab/frog, use of bonefire were most commonly practised by the farmers for the management of various pests of rice. These practices are economical and environmental friendly.
ITK, Oryza sativa, Pest management
