Best tips of Pests Management for Farmers

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Managing Pests is hectic as well as a challenging job for the farmers to concentrate. Pests are inevitable in farms which every farmer is aware of, and they try taking steps to rectify it. However, only some will succeed in controlling the pests. It's because that the steps taken by them is neither effective nor the procedure taken in inappropriate. As a solution for this, the farmers are given appraisals regarding pest controlling techniques.
Healthy farms need a lot of efforts to make sure. In addition, Patience and Confidence of farmers are considered vital and are required at every stage in order the overcome the hurdles, they face each season. Plant inefficiency is because of three reasons: inappropriate method of farming, inadequate vigilance, and ineffective remedies. Nature of soil has to be considered in identifying the type of pest. Here are some tips and techniques to be practiced reaping positive results:
  • First step to be implanted is the Crop Rotation. Farmers are requested to rotate crops with respect to the seasons that prevail. This can make the soil fertile and healthy for the plants to intake the required nutrients.
  • Before planting the crops, one should make the land free from undulations to avoid water stagnation. Because of water stagnation, crops are damaged.
  • Spacing of Plantation is another aspect that should be considered in Pests control. Leave enough space between crops so that air circulation is set free, and it also makes the job of pest inspection easy.
  • Proper Fencing is needed to prevent the invasion of crop eating animals.
  • Soil is made smooth by using worm culture technique. This can make the availability of nutrients easier for the plants.
  • Use Bio-pesticides like neem oil spray for controlling pests. Neem Oil has the heavy odor that it makes the plants unpleasant for the pests to consume.
  • Caution: Do not spray Neem Oil over the leaves that are exposed to sunlight as it can cause burns.
  • A farmer needs to prepare strategies for controlling every single type of pests. For example: Stem borers can be identified by the stalk powder at the base of the plant. Thus remedial measure is taken by spraying Neem Oil at the base of the plant.
  • Farm Owners need to monitor the damage levels and prioritize the evaluation of the damages accordingly.
Pest Management is more essential for the farmers to see profit from their farms. Accurate and appropriate measures can help them to overcome it.

by; Bob morrison


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