In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Pest Surveillance 2. Objectives of Pest Surveillance 3. Steps. Meaning of Pest Surveillance: An insect pest survey is a detailed collection of insect population information at a particular time in a given area. The regular surveys of same place or locality at consistent intervals to […]
Pest Surveillance: Meaning, Objectives and Steps | Agriculture
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Factors Affecting Pest Survey | Agriculture
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The actual number of insect pests present in a particular field is not possible to count. Therefore, survey is conducted to record the approximate pest population in the crop. The expertise of the surveyor is the primary factor on which the efficiency of the survey depends. The surveyor must have thorough knowledge of morphological characters […]
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 […]