HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
DISEASE AND PEST MANAGEMENT
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Integrated Pest Management
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Biological Controls
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Pesticide Use
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Herbicide Use
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Detailed explanation-1: -Heat/Steam Treatment. Heating or steaming soils is an efficient integrated management technique to defeat pests, their eggs and larvae, pathogens, and weed seeds at high temperatures. Steaming and heating also disinfect composts, organic matter, or agronomic tools.
Detailed explanation-2: -Selection of seeds of relatively pest resistant/tolerant varieties which play a significant role in pest suppression. Adjustment of time of sowing and harvesting to escape peak season of pest attack. Rotation of crops with non-host crops. It helps in reduction of incidence of soil borne diseases.
Detailed explanation-3: -Never bring in cans of bug spray. No exposed food or drink in the classroom. Keep the classroom as clean as possible. Properly handle food and solid waste. Get to know your pest management staff. Begin using a pest sighting log. More items •16-May-2022