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 # […]
Effectiveness of Insecticides: 7 Factors | Pest Control | Agriculture
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Impact of Pesticides on Environment | Agriculture
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In this article we will discuss about the impact of pesticides on environment. Impact # 1. Insecticide Resistance: Resistance is the development of an ability to tolerate a dose of an insecticide, which would prove lethal to the majority of individuals in the normal population of the same species. Large scale use of pesticides to […]
How to Control Pests of Farm Animals? | Agriculture
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Farm animals are attacked by a number of ectoparasites from among insects, ticks and mites. The insect pests generally breed on carrion, wounds of diseased animals and sometimes even on healthy animals. They are good fliers and attack the host for sucking their blood. In this process, they cause a great annoyance to cattle, buffaloes, […]