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There is new innovation in preventing pests and promoting beneficial populations into farmland by using pheromones. Pheromones are chemical molecules naturally secreted by insects in the environment used as a communication device to other insects. The new technology named integrated pest management (IPM) pheromones are synthetically manufactured and used to either attract insects or to repel them. Take for example the use of IPM pheromones to repel, which can be manufactured and tailored to a specific insect, hence used to deter their further growth in an area. The environmental benefits of using IPM pheromones includes its biodegradability, non-toxins to humans, and long-term effects.

This article relates to environmental science because considering the multitude of benefits and the easy application of IPM pheromones in the environment, this innovation is most likely the start of a new industry related to science, perhaps in the pesticide sector. There are currently many markets around the world that produce IPM pheromones. These include North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Western Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Currently, Europe and Asia Pacific have the largest markets and use IPM pheromones the most. Meanwhile it is expected that the pheromones market in Middle East and Africa are to grow moderately as invasive species continues to infect certain areas.