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Environmental Awareness During the 1960s – new awareness of ______ and the environmental impact of pesticide pollution resulted from a public outcry about environmental contamination found in the air and foul water found in rivers and streams.
ecology
By 1962, when 'Silent Spring' by Rachel Carson was published, serious concerns about the disadvantages of pesticide use were widely raised. Rachel ______ Carson and others suggested that pest control methods other than chemical pesticides should be used in order to protect wildlife, human health and the environment.
Carson
Public pressure led to government legislation restricting pesticide use in many countries resulting in ban of ______ and other pesticides.
DDT
Integrated Pest Management In 1967 the term ______ was introduced by R.F.Smith and R.van den Bosch.
IPM
The term ______ was formalized by the US National Academy of Sciences in 1969.
IPM
IPM was adopted as policy by various world governments during the 70's and 80's, including the ______ (1972).
USA
During the 1970’s-1980’s the ______ was adapted for managing pests of landscape trees and shrubs in Urban Areas.
IPM
______ (081220) Page 8 of 26 “In accordance with Section 185.
NVSU-FR-ICD-05-00
How can farmers empower themselves in decision-making regarding pest situations?
By undertaking weekly AESA and practicing IPM.
What is the purpose of using pheromone traps in pest monitoring?
To monitor the initial pest build-up.
When should trapping be done using pheromone traps in Summer and Winter rice crops?
Summer rice: February to April; Winter rice: July to September.
How can a large area be effectively managed for Integrated Pest Management on a sustainable basis?
By implementing a farmers-to-farmers training approach.
What action should the State Department of Agriculture take to aid in pest monitoring?
Initiate positioning of different traps at strategic locations at village level.
Test your knowledge on the pesticide-induced problems in agriculture, such as pest resurgence, pest replacement, and pesticide resistance that have been observed since the 1950s. Explore the impact of ecological backlash on farming practices.
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