Problems and perspectives of pest management in the Sahel: A case study of pearl millet
作者:
R. T. Gahukar,
期刊:
Tropical Pest Management
(Taylor Available online 1988)
卷期:
Volume 34,
issue 1
页码: 35-38
ISSN:0143-6147
年代: 1988
DOI:10.1080/09670878809371202
出版商: Taylor & Francis Group
关键词: Sahel;pearl millet;insect pest management
数据来源: Taylor
摘要:
Information is presented on the economic importance, biology and ecology of Insect pests attacking pearl millet in the Sudano‐sahelian zone of West Africa. Stem borers(Acigona ignefusalis)and spike worms(Raghuva albipunctella)are Important. Sporadic pests cause considerable losses during certain seasons. At present, no control measures are recommended for farmers’ use. Recent experimental work on cultural practices, insecticides, varietal resistance, and natural enemies is reviewed; and the possibility of developing an integrated pest management strategy for peasant farming systems is discussed.
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