The development of an integrated pest management programme involves three distinct phases, viz., the problem definition phase, the research phase and the implementation phase. 1. Problem Definition Phase: The successful integration and use of control options in an integrated pest management programme depends to a very large extent on the time and effort apportioned to […]
Development of an IPM Programme: 3 Phases | Agriculture
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List of Chemicals Used for Pest Control | Agriculture
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Here is a list of chemicals that will help you to control pests: 1. Insecticides 2. Acaricides 3. Nematicides 4. Rodenticides 5. Molluscicides. 1. Insecticides: I. Chlorinated Hydrocarbons: (i) DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane): DDT (C14H9Cl5) (Fig. 7.1) was introduced in 1942 by J.R. Geigy under the trade names Gesarol, Guesarol and Neocid. Its insecticidal properties were, however, […]
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, […]