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CROP PROTECTION
Volume 84, Issue -, Pages 105-112Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.cropro.2016.02.014
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IPM implementation; Adoption of IPM practices; Environmental impact
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In a study at the subtropical vegetable-growing areas of the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), a quasi experimental research design with a non-equivalent control group was employed to examine the impact of an integrated pest management (IPM) program implemented from 2008 to 2010 on the adoption of non-chemical pest management practices, pesticide use by weight (active ingredient [a.i.]), pesticide use frequency, field use environment impact (FEIQ) and safe handling and application of pesticides by IPM trained farmers. There was no significant change in adoption of non-chemical practices, other than pheromone traps used by okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) growers. Growers reduced FEIQ by 17.9 per hectare from 2008 to 2010. Pesticide use (a.i.) did not decrease significantly, and frequency decreased significantly by 72.4% only in cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis). The vegetable growers did not use protective equipment while handling and applying pesticides thus putting themselves at risk. Implementation of IPM thus needs to be reexamined to significantly reduce pesticide use by weight, treatment frequency and FEIQ. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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