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 with Chemicals? | Agriculture
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In this article we will discuss about how to control pests using chemicals. Introduction: The cultural and other agro-technological approaches are quite often not sufficient to keep the pests at such a level that economic losses could be avoided. Therefore, chemical agents are resorted to both as preventive and curative measures to minimize the pest […]