Semiochemical-Based Pest Management: From Behavioral Mechanisms to Integrated IPM Applications

Integrated pest management (IPM) has progressively evolved toward more ecologically grounded and behaviorally informed approaches. Among these, semiochemical-based strategies—such as pheromone-mediated monitoring, mating disruption, lure-and-kill, and push–pull systems—have become key components of sustainable pest management programs. However, despite the availability of diverse alternative tools, their effective integration within coherent IPM frameworks remains a significant challenge. Advancing IPM therefore requires not only field-level implementation but also a solid understanding of the behavioral and mechanistic foundations that enable semiochemical strategies to interact synergistically with complementary tactics such as biological control and decision-support systemsAlthough semiochemical-based strategies are increasingly used in sustainable pest management, their coherent integration within IPM programs remains limited. Advances in behavioral and mechanistic understanding do not always translate into coordinated implementation, and challenges related to compatibility, scalability, and operational design often restrict their broader impact.This Research Topic aims to address this gap by bringing together contributions that examine how semiochemical tools can support and strengthen IPM frameworks. The Topic welcomes both mechanistic studies that provide the behavioral and physiological basis for integration, as well as applied research demonstrating functional coordination with complementary tactics such as biological control and decision-support systems. This Research Topic welcomes original research articles, reviews, and perspectives focusing on the integration of semiochemical-based strategies within integrated pest management (IPM) frameworks. Themes include, but are not limited to:• Semiochemical-based pest management, including pheromone- and kairomone-mediated monitoring, mating disruption, lure-and-kill, and push–pull strategies• Behavioral and mechanistic studies that support the development and optimization of semiochemical tools• Integration of semiochemical strategies with biological control within IPM programs• Applied studies linking laboratory findings with field implementation. Topic editors: Liza Lopez, Lucía Goane, María Josefina Ruiz Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/77415/semiochemical-based-pest-management-from-behavioral-mechanisms-to-integrated-ipm-applications