In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Classification of Organochlorine Insecticides 2. Mechanism of Toxic Action of Organochlorines 3. Absorption and Fate. Classification of Organochlorine Insecticides: The organochlorine insecticides can be divided into three groups as: (i) Dichlorophenylethanes (DDT and related compounds) (ii) Cyclodiene and related compounds (iii) Hexachlorocyclohexanes and others. Although there […]
Organochlorine Insecticides: Classification and Toxic Action | Agriculture
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Cultural Practices for Pest Management | Agriculture
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For achieving cultural control, the agricultural practices can be categorised under various groups: Practice # 1. Tillage: Characteristics of soil such as texture, chemical composition, moisture, temperature and soil fauna directly influence the survival of soil-infesting insects. These characteristics also influence the quality of food which determines the abundance of a given pest. Thus, with […]
Integrated Pest Management: Constraints and Advantages | Agriculture
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 2. Origin of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 3. Integration of Pest Management Tactics 4. Constraints in Implementation 5. Framework of IPM Programme 6. Advantages. Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Integrated pest management (IPM) is based on ecological principles and involves […]