Genetic methods of pest management aim to reduce pest populations or modify pest behavior by manipulating genetic traits. These approaches are part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies, emphasizing environmentally safe, sustainable, and target-specific control measures. One key genetic method involves the development of pest-resistant crop varieties. Traditional breeding techniques use the natural genetic variability of plants to select and propagate individuals that exhibit resistance to specific pests. By introducing resistant genes from wild relatives or other crop varieties, plants can express traits such as production of secondary metabolites, anti-feedant compounds, or physical barriers like thicker cuticles, which reduce pest damage without relying heavily on chemical pesticides. With the advancement of molecular biology and genetic engineering, more precise genetic methods have been developed. Transgenic crops, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs), carry specific genes that confer resistance to pests. One well-known example is the introduction of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) genes into crops such as cotton, maize, and rice. Bt genes encode insecticidal proteins that target the gut of specific insect pests, causing mortality while remaining safe for humans, beneficial insects, and other