Bangladesh, Oct. 27 -- Farmers in the Rangpur region are increasingly turning to an environmentally friendly pest-control method known as perching to protect their transplanted Aman rice fields, reducing pesticide use and production costs while supporting healthier crop growth.

The method involves placing tree branches, bamboo sticks or poles, or growing dhaincha plants in rice fields to attract insect-eating birds. The birds feed on harmful insects and their larvae, helping farmers control pests naturally.

According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), transplanted Aman rice was cultivated on 166,960 hectares of land in Rangpur district this year. Perching was used on 146,925 hectares, accounting for approximately 88 per...