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👉 Integrated Pest Management - IPM

1. Non-Chemical Control Methods:
Biological Control: Utilise natural predators or parasites to manage pest populations. E.g. Introducing ladybugs can help control aphid infestations.
Cultural Practices: Implement crop rotation, intercropping, and proper sanitation to disrupt pest life cycles and reduce infestations.
Physical Barriers: Use nets, row covers, or traps to physically prevent pests from reaching plants.

2. Scouting and Monitoring:
Regularly check plants for early pest signs to enable targeted interventions instead of widespread pesticide use. Use thresholds to decide when treatment is needed.

👉 Precision Application Techniques

3. Improved Spraying Technologies:
Utilise feedback-optimised spraying systems to improve droplet retention on plants, reducing pesticide runoff and drift.

4. Calibration of Equipment:
Ensure spraying equipment is calibrated to apply the correct pesticide amount, preventing over-application and minimising waste.

👉 Chemical Management Practices

5. Selective Use of Pesticides:
Choose pesticides with non-specific modes of action to reduce the risk of resistance development in pest populations. Rotate different classes of insecticides to avoid selecting for resistant strains.
Avoid tank mixing unless research supports improved efficacy, as this can lead to phytotoxicity or reduced effectiveness.

👉 Regulatory and Educational Initiatives

6. Training and Certification:
Ensure that all personnels are properly trained in safe handling & application techniques.

7. Policy Support:
Advocate for policies that promote sustainable practices in agriculture, such as subsidies for organic farming or penalties for excessive pesticide use. Highlighting the need for regulatory frameworks that support reduced chemical reliance.

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