From the point of view of biological control, three groups of arthropods are important, i.e., spiders, mites and insects. 1. Spiders: The spiders universally live a predatory life and are constantly on the lookout for insects as their food. They catch them directly or with the help of various types of snares made out of […]
Arthropods Important for Pest Control | Agriculture
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Equipment Used for Pesticide Application: 4 Types | Agriculture
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Pesticides are applied on crops to keep the pests under minimum biological activity. Insecticides are used against insect pests, fungicides are used against fungal crop diseases and herbicides are used against weeds in order to protect crops and avoid losses. It is necessary to select the most efficient equipment for securing a uniform deposit on […]
Effectiveness of Insecticides: 7 Factors | Pest Control | Agriculture
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Insecticides are applied in various forms, depending upon the type of pest, the situation under which they are to be applied and the hazards involved. Apart from the physical properties of these formulations, a number of factors, both inherent in the pest and those of the environment, also influence the effectiveness of chemicals. Factor # […]