Developing IPM strategies in ampalaya-based ecosystem with emphasis on non-chemical control tactics

Issue Date

10-2009

Abstract

This study consisted of five treatments, with three replicates per treatment on 32 m2 plots. Treatments 1 and 2 were Farmers' Practice and Modified Farmers' Practice, respectively, and involved insecticide application. The former treatment applied insecticides on a regular basis while the latter applied insecticides on a need-basis. In addition, Treatment 2 included releasing of earwigs at specified intervals and the use of BIOCON microbial inoculant. Treatments 3 and 4 were non-chemical methods, which utilized the patented technology from PhilRice making use of fiber glass net bags and clothes' clip to protect ampalaya fruits from insect pests. To evaluate which microbial inoculant was more suited for ampalaya production. VAM was used Treatment 3 and BIOCON was used for Treatment 4. Treatment 5 was a combination of chemical and non-chemical methods. Insecticides were applied on a need-basis and bagging of ampalaya fruits was practised. Releasing of earwigs as well as use of plastic mulching was also incorporated in this treatment. The various treatments were evaluated based on seed germination, plant growth, insect population densities, insect damage and fruit yield. Data on these parameters were presented and comparison of the various pest management strategies is discussed.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

23

Issue

2

Page

198

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

En – AGROVOC descriptors

MOMORDICA CHARANTIA; INSECTICIDES; PEST CONTROL; BIOLOGICAL CONTROL; PEST MANAGEMENT; INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT; PLASTIC MULCHES

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