Lesson 6: Concept Of Pest PDF
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This document describes the concept of pests, their classification, and management techniques. It discusses various control methods, including biological, cultural, physical, and mechanical approaches. Different types of pests and their feeding habits are also explored.
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LESSON 6. PHYTOPHAGOUS INSECTS - HERBIVORES SAPROPHAGOUS INSECTS MYCETOPHAGUS - Mycetophagid beetles ZOOPHAGOUS - CARNIVOROUS Biological Control: 1. Natural Enemies of Insect 2. Plant resistant varieties 3. Crop rotation 4. Sterilization Cultural Management: 1. Tillage 2. Crop rotation 3. T...
LESSON 6. PHYTOPHAGOUS INSECTS - HERBIVORES SAPROPHAGOUS INSECTS MYCETOPHAGUS - Mycetophagid beetles ZOOPHAGOUS - CARNIVOROUS Biological Control: 1. Natural Enemies of Insect 2. Plant resistant varieties 3. Crop rotation 4. Sterilization Cultural Management: 1. Tillage 2. Crop rotation 3. Timing of Planting and Harvesting 4. Water management 5. Trap cropping Physical and Mechanical management: 1. handpicking 2. application of hot and cold 3. physical barriers 4. traps METHODS OF PEST CONTROL
