Issue Date
4-2002
Abstract
A review of related publications indicated that available data sets are insufficient to objectively determine the impacts (pesticide use, cost-benefit, etc.) of pest surveillance and early warning system (SEWS) at the farmer level. The SEWS was implemented in the Philippines from 1975 to 1989. There are, however indications that the impacts at the farmer level were contrary to expectations. Apparently, towards the end of the program, there was an increase in pesticide use in terms of the number of farmers using insecticides and the frequency of application. Limitations in the pest surveillance system for on-farm decision-making as implemented in tropical conditions like the Philippines are also discussed. The potential use of the surveillance system for monitoring entry of quarantine pests was also explained.
Source or Periodical Title
Philippine Entomologist
ISSN
0048-3753
Volume
16
Issue
1
Page
1-10
Document Type
Article
Frequency
semi-annually
Physical Description
tables
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Velasco, Luis Rey I.; Benigno, Edwin A.; and Medina, Celia dR., "Philippine experience on pest surveillance and early warning system" (2002). Journal Article. 5786.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/5786
En – AGROVOC descriptors
PEST SURVEYS; PEST CONTROL; PEST MANAGEMENT; EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS; AGRICULTURAL WARNING SERVICES; PHILIPPINES