Vol. 9, Issue 8, Part A (2025)

Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is a commercially valuable spice crop grown in different agroclimatic zones. The productivity is significantly affected by the infestation of a number of insects such as thrips, aphids, whiteflies, and fruit borers. The historical reliance on chemical pesticides resulted in issues such as pest resistance, contamination of the environment, and risk to human health. Hence, in the current scenario, ecologically friendly management against pests is a very promising strategy. This review integrates the existing knowledge and developments in ecologically friendly methods of chilli pest control, such as agronomic and cultural practices, biological control, physical and mechanical, botanical insecticides, and integrated pest management. Integration and weaknesses and strengths are highlighted in these methods to assist in enhancing the sustainability of chilli production. The article further illuminates the questions of adoption and opportunities for the future through research, extension, and policy change. The review calls for a transition towards economically viable, environmentally benign, and socially acceptable sustainable pest management systems in the context of growing ecological pressure.