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How long do pesticides last on plants?
It varies. Most recommendations give a fortnight.
But there are a number of the Benzoic acid derivatives - ie Dicamba, that can persist a lot longer. Just check what the label for any product says about composting cuttings.
But there are a number of the Benzoic acid derivatives - ie Dicamba, that can persist a lot longer. Just check what the label for any product says about composting cuttings.
Sadly, Mr. Kumar’s answer is correct, especially about economic consequences.
The suffix “cide” means “to kill”, which indicates that danger is at least possible, since humans share some metabolic processes with other organisms and messing up metabolic processes is how pesticides and insecticides work.
If we had good alternatives to pesticides, they’d already be in wide use.
Sadly, Mr. Kumar’s answer is correct, especially about economic consequences.
The suffix “cide” means “to kill”, which indicates that danger is at least possible, since humans share some metabolic processes with other organisms and messing up metabolic processes is how pesticides and insecticides work.
If we had good alternatives to pesticides, they’d already be in wide use.
Pest control using pesticides is the last option as it is not environment friendly. There are better options for keeping crops healthy. Important alternative pest management practices are as under:
Using resistant varieties that can better sustain damage by pests and diseasesis a good option. There are good number of rice varitiesresistant to sucking pests; sugarcane varieties resistant against red rot, wheat varieties with multiple resistance against rusts have been developed and are in use. GM cotton has fairly good resistance against boll worms.
Altering cultural practices is a most sustainable pest management method used. Appropriate nutrition, water management, interculture, use of mulch, off-season planting etc are followed to keep pests and diseases at minimum levels.
Mechanical control measures like roughing, removal is egg masses, use of light traps, pheromone traps, bagging of costly fruits, seed treatment etc are very effective on case basis.
India is very advanced in Biologicalpest management methods. Deadly plant diseases, noxious weeds and number of insect pests are now kept under control using parasitoids and pathogens. Trichoderma, NPV, Trichograma, Chrysoperla, Zygograma, Lady bird bteeles are some pathogens and parasitoids which are in common use today.
Certain legal control methods are compulsory to be adopted specially for pests that have wider consequences. Examples are locust and pink boll worms of cotton.
Plant quarantine both at national and international level are followed strictly for restricting pest and diseases that do not occur in country. Phytosenetary certification is must before accepting any live plant material originated from other country.
Pest control using pesticides is the last option as it is not environment friendly. There are better options for keeping crops healthy. Important alternative pest management practices are as under:
Using resistant varieties that can better sustain damage by pests and diseasesis a good option. There are good number of rice varitiesresistant to sucking pests; sugarcane varieties resistant against red rot, wheat varieties with multiple resistance against rusts have been developed and are in use. GM cotton has fairly good resistance against boll worms.
Altering cultural practices is a most sustainable pest management method used. Appropriate nutrition, water management, interculture, use of mulch, off-season planting etc are followed to keep pests and diseases at minimum levels.
Mechanical control measures like roughing, removal is egg masses, use of light traps, pheromone traps, bagging of costly fruits, seed treatment etc are very effective on case basis.
India is very advanced in Biologicalpest management methods. Deadly plant diseases, noxious weeds and number of insect pests are now kept under control using parasitoids and pathogens. Trichoderma, NPV, Trichograma, Chrysoperla, Zygograma, Lady bird bteeles are some pathogens and parasitoids which are in common use today.
Certain legal control methods are compulsory to be adopted specially for pests that have wider consequences. Examples are locust and pink boll worms of cotton.
Plant quarantine both at national and international level are followed strictly for restricting pest and diseases that do not occur in country. Phytosenetary certification is must before accepting any live plant material originated from other country.
Look at the label all pesticides for vegetables have a withholding period stated. Because each one is different you need to check them separately. If you’re referring to garden plants, probably around a week best to only spray as needed.
Look at the label all pesticides for vegetables have a withholding period stated. Because each one is different you need to check them separately. If you’re referring to garden plants, probably around a week best to only spray as needed.
It varies. Most recommendations give a fortnight.
But there are a number of the Benzoic acid derivatives - ie Dicamba, that can persist a lot longer. Just check what the label for any product says about composting cuttings.
It varies. Most recommendations give a fortnight.
But there are a number of the Benzoic acid derivatives - ie Dicamba, that can persist a lot longer. Just check what the label for any product says about composting cuttings.
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Sadly, Mr. Kumar’s answer is correct, especially about economic consequences.
The suffix “cide” means “to kill”, which indicates that danger is at least possible, since humans share some metabolic processes with other organisms and messing up metabolic processes is how pesticides and insecticides work.
If we had good alternatives to pesticides, they’d already be in wide use.
Sadly, Mr. Kumar’s answer is correct, especially about economic consequences.
The suffix “cide” means “to kill”, which indicates that danger is at least possible, since humans share some metabolic processes with other organisms and messing up metabolic processes is how pesticides and insecticides work.
If we had good alternatives to pesticides, they’d already be in wide use.
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Pest control using pesticides is the last option as it is not environment friendly. There are better options for keeping crops healthy. Important alternative pest management practices are as under:
Pest control using pesticides is the last option as it is not environment friendly. There are better options for keeping crops healthy. Important alternative pest management practices are as under:
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Look at the label all pesticides for vegetables have a withholding period stated. Because each one is different you need to check them separately. If you’re referring to garden plants, probably around a week best to only spray as needed.
Look at the label all pesticides for vegetables have a withholding period stated. Because each one is different you need to check them separately. If you’re referring to garden plants, probably around a week best to only spray as needed.
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