Insecticide alternatives refer to methods, products, or techniques that can effectively control insect pests without relying on traditional synthetic chemical insecticides. These alternatives may include biological control agents such as predators, parasitoids, or pathogens, as well as cultural practices, physical barriers, botanical insecticides, and genetic modification of crops to resist insect pests. Insecticide alternatives are important for reducing the environmental impact of chemical insecticides, addressing the issue of insecticide resistance, and promoting sustainable pest management practices.