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Bioresource utilization forms an inseparable part in the life among the tribal communities in the
management of insect and pest in rice cultivation. As they reside close to hill ranges and forest with vast
bioresource, their main and only option is the uses different plant parts as food, fooder, medicine as well
as botanical pesticides for pest management of insect and pest in crop field. In the present scenario of
rice cultivation as more emphasis is being given on save or eco-friendly agriculture, it has become very
much necessary to know about the role of existing botanicals as well as different new plants or trees
which can serve the purpose of botanical pesticides in rice or other crops. The present paper is an effort
made to explore and document some vital aspects of plant based traditional skills and knowledge related
to rice pest management by Garo tribe in west Garo Hill District, Meghalaya. The study was conducted
through extensive personal interview through a questionnaire and depth discussion with the farmers of
West Garo Hill District, Meghalaya. About 24 biopesticide plant species distributed across 20 families
have been documented in the present study. This study may provide ample scope for further pest
management studies as well as in the development of eco-friendly technologies for biopesticide
production.
Keywords: Bioresource, Biopesticide, Rice pest management, Garo Tribe.