Pest Management in Traditional Tropical Agroecosystems: Lessons for Pest Prevention Research and Extension |
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Authors: | Helda Morales |
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Affiliation: | (1) Departamento de Agroecología, El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Carretera Panamericana y Periférico Sur S/N, C.P. 29290, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, México; Tel.: |
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Abstract: | Based on current agroecological theory and IPM practices, this review explores the role of traditional practices, involving site selection, soil management, timing of planting and harvesting, crop resistance, intercropping, weed management, harvest residue management, post-harvest management, natural enemies management, mechanical control, repellents and traps in the natural regulation of potential pests. In synthesis, the literature suggests that although pest management professionals focus their efforts on pest control, the preventative approach taken by traditional farmers is more effective. Potential constraints to the implementation of this preventive pest management approach include:(1) lack of integration of ecological theory and pest management, (2) lack of cooperation among social and biological scientists, and (3) lack of real efforts to work with farmers as equals and support mechanisms that protect their knowledge. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. |
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Keywords: | biological control enhancement cultural practices herbivorous insects natural pest regulation prevention traditional knowledge |
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