scholarly journals Element of integrated pest management of tomato in the field, against the early and late blight with the use of natural products

2014 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Late Blight ◽  
Integrated Pest Management ◽  
Pest Management

scholarly journals Human and Technical Dimensions of Potato Integrated Pest Management Using Farmer Field Schools: International Potato Center and Partners’ Experience With Potato Late Blight Management

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oscar Ortiz ◽  
Rebecca Nelson ◽  
Modesto Olanya ◽  
Graham Thiele ◽  
Ricardo Orrego ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Late Blight ◽  
Integrated Pest Management ◽  
Pest Management ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Potato Late Blight ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Potato Seed ◽  
Farmer Field Schools ◽  
International Potato ◽  
Field Schools

Abstract In the 1990s, the integrated pest management (IPM) team for potato late blight (IPM-late blight) at the International Potato Center (CIP) began to address the management of this complex potato disease by combining crop protection with social and behavioral sciences. Since the early 2000s, the team has worked with research and development organizations in countries in Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and South America to develop farmer discovery-based learning methods using farmer field schools (FFS). The principles of late blight control were more visible and understood by farmers when they could test options for managing late blight, particularly new potato clones with resistance to the disease, for themselves. CIP and partners have since adapted an approach combining FFS and participatory research to facilitate farmers’ access to information, knowledge, and technologies. Several manuals to implement FFS-IPM-late blight with farmers were subsequently developed. Results indicated that farmers using this approach learned new knowledge, assessed new potato clones, and changed crop management practices. Hence farmers realized a 32% average increase in potato productivity and income in Peru; similar changes occurred in other countries. The participatory research and training approach had a significant impact beyond IPM-late blight. In Peru and Bolivia, for example, more than 2,000 FFS were implemented between 2005 and 2012 on IPM for potato, other crops (coffee, cocoa, fruit trees), and livestock. In Uganda and Ethiopia, the experience expanded to potato seed management with the formation of seed cooperatives. Lessons have been drawn from this experience.

scholarly journals Pesticides handling practices among potato growers in Kavrepalanchok, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-87
Author(s):  
Kashi Ram Sapkota ◽  
Sundar Sapkota ◽  
Sanjib Sapkota ◽  
Krishna Katuwal
Keyword(s):  
Late Blight ◽  
Integrated Pest Management ◽  
Pest Management ◽  
Environmental Hazards ◽  
Agricultural Field ◽  
Pesticide Application ◽  
Treated Seed ◽  
Handling Practices ◽  
Skill Building ◽  
Training Skill

The rate of pesticide application in the agricultural field is surging. Farmers are getting exposed to pesticide hazards from the misuse and unsafe handling of pesticides. The study was conducted among 101 potato growers in Kaverpalanchok district of Nepal in 2018. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge, status, and pesticide handling practices among potato growers. Around 94% farmers applied pesticides against early and late blight. Only 5% growers treated seed before potato sowing. About 93 and 73% farmers sprayed pesticides 2-10 times/season into the field and spent 2-6 hours/pesticide spray respectively. More than 2/3rd growers did not read the pesticide labels, and nearly 95% growers received information on pesticide applications from agrovet rather than authorized government bodies. Only 13% farmers had received Integrated Pest Management (IPM) training. However, 1/4th of them had practiced IPM techniques. The majority of the growers used masks, rubber boots, and long-sleeved clothes during pesticide handling. Nearly 2/3rd growers threw pesticide containers anywhere in the environment. Concerned authorities should provide IPM training, skill-building programs on pesticide handling and awareness on waiting period and environmental hazards to avoid pesticide risk.

scholarly journals Natural products for managing landscape and garden pests in Florida

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew A. Borden ◽  
Eileen A. Buss ◽  
Sydney G. Park Brown ◽  
Adam G. Dale
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
Natural Products ◽  
Disease Resistance ◽  
Integrated Pest Management ◽  
Pest Management ◽  
Plant Protection ◽  
Resistant Plant ◽  
Natural Pesticides ◽  
Synthetic Pesticides ◽  
Organic Gardening

Many people are seeking available and effective options that are safer for people and the environment than some conventional synthetic pesticides. There is also rising interest in organic gardening, which relies on many natural pesticides. Natural products can be used in isolation or combination with conventional pesticide programs as valuable rotation options, delaying or preventing onset of insect and disease resistance caused by repeatedly using the same chemical controls. This publication describes natural products used in residential landscapes and gardens that are generally less toxic to non-target organisms and the environment, and when used correctly, can be effective tools for plant protection. These products are most effective when used in an integrated pest management (IPM) program along with sanitation, proper cultural or maintenance practices, mechanical control tactics, use of resistant plant varieties, and biological control, when possible.

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