• Ms.Tahreem Ashraf Momin
• Dr.Naheed Azam
• Ms.Saira Siraj
• Ansari Sidrah Shahbaz
• Ms. Maryam Mahmood

Pesticides play a pivotal role in modern agriculture, addressing the global challenge of increasing food production to meet the demands of a growing population. However, the indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides has raised concerns about environmental pollution and adverse health effects. This research explores the urgent need for alternative, environmentally friendly pest control methods. It highlights the harmful effects of chemical pesticides on health and emphasizes the importance of minimizing waste in a world grappling with the consequences of global warming. The study focuses on the development of green pesticides utilizing plant waste from Citrus sinesis peel, Citrus limon peel, and Azadirachta indica leaves. These materials are transformed into botanical pesticides with the potential to replace their chemical counterparts. Green pesticides not only offer a sustainable solution for pest control but also reduce the negative impact of pesticide residues on the environment and consumer safety. The research employs an antimicrobial screening method, demonstrating that the green pesticides effectively inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus. This promising outcome underscores the potential of green pesticides as a viable and eco-conscious alternative to conventional chemical pesticides.

chemical pesticides, hazardous effects, green pesticides, solid waste, agar-well diffusion method, antimicrobial activity.

"Green Pesticides :A Novel Approach to Sustainable Environment and Agriculture", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.c703-c712, January-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2401277.pdf

"Green Pesticides :A Novel Approach to Sustainable Environment and Agriculture", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no. ppc703-c712, January-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2401277.pdf