Everything you need to learn about controlling pests using insecticides. Compounds of Insecticides: [A] Inorganic Compounds: (i) Paris green (double salt of copper arsenite and copper acetate) was firstly used as insecticide by about 1867 to control Colorado potato beetle. (ii) Lead arsenate was used first in 1832 by Moulton to control gypsy moth in […]
Pest Control Using Insecticides (Compounds & Formulations) | Agriculture
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How to Control Pests: Biological & Chemical Measures | Agriculture
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The measures for minimization of pest population depend upon agro-climates, land conditions, selection of varieties, local agro-economical systems and socio-economical conditions of the farmers. The conservation of natural enemies of pests and all the possible measures are adopted under BIPM. Cultural Measures: Cultural measures mean such cultural practices which do not allow the favourable conditions […]
Rusts Infesting Crops in India | Agriculture
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In our country, out of the major two rusts infesting crop, wheat, leaf rust and stripe rust, the former is more harmful. The three types of host related with this disease are as follows: (i) Alternate Host: This host is required to complete the life-cycle e.g. Barberis is the alternate host of stem rust whereas […]