PROMOTION AND ADOPTION OF PHEROMONE MEDIATED INSECT PEST MONITORING TOOLS IN INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM) : A CASE STUDY ON CAPSICUM SPECIES

摘要

Monitoring of Helicoverpa armigera (American Bollworm) using pheromone traps plays an important role in the management of this polyphagous noctuid pest. Practicing farmers through grassroot level NGOs have identified that there exists a knowledge gapin the effective control of Helicoverpa in IPM methods. A case study on the monitoring of Heliothis on capcicum species by PTD based approach proved to be highly beneficial to farmers in decreasing the number of pesticide applications thereby bringing decrease in cost of plant protection agents. Through this study convincing the farmers about the availability of alternative pest management strategies for sustainable agriculture has been fruitful and effective.