A review on prospectives of synergistic approach in insect pest management

There is a considerable concern over the last few years about the potential of synergism between synthetic and biopesticides applied to different insect pests. The synergistic formulations of the chemicals generally exhibit faster response than the technical formulations. This response increases the lethal and sublethal impacts of the insecticides. Further, the combined effect of various control agents has an advantage as such strategies minimize the problem of developing resistance in the pest population. Their effectiveness is used to continue for many years as pest management agents. The majority of synergists block the metabolic systems that would otherwise break down insecticide molecule. Their role in resistance management is related directly to an enzyme inhibiting action, restoring the susceptibility of insects to the chemical, which would otherwise require higher levels of the toxicant for their control. Synergists are, therefore, considered straightforward tools for overcoming metabolic resistance and delay the manifestation of resistance.