In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition and Salient Features of Pesticides 2. Illustration of Biological Magnification 3. Effects 4. Control 5. Fate 6. Integrated Pest Management. Definition and Salient Features of Pesticides: According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a pest is described as a troublesome or destructive organism and the suffix ‘cide’ implies […]
Pesticides: Definition, Effects and Control | Pest Management
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Cultural Practices for Pest Management | Agriculture
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For achieving cultural control, the agricultural practices can be categorised under various groups: Practice # 1. Tillage: Characteristics of soil such as texture, chemical composition, moisture, temperature and soil fauna directly influence the survival of soil-infesting insects. These characteristics also influence the quality of food which determines the abundance of a given pest. Thus, with […]
Integrated Pest Management: Constraints and Advantages | Agriculture
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 2. Origin of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 3. Integration of Pest Management Tactics 4. Constraints in Implementation 5. Framework of IPM Programme 6. Advantages. Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Integrated pest management (IPM) is based on ecological principles and involves […]