Using On-farm Demonstrations to Promote Integrated Pest Management Practices in Tomato Production
Keyword(s):
The Alabama Tomato Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program was demonstrated during two growing seasons in southeastern Alabama. The program consisted of a twice-a-week insect/disease scouting service combined with a weather-timed spray program (TOM-CAST). On average, growers made four fewer insecticide applications and three to four fewer fungicide applications when following the IPM program compared to their conventional, calendar-based program. There was no apparent reduction in yield when following the IPM program. An economic analysis indicated that growers following the IPM program saved an average of $54.36/acre ($134.32/ha).
2007 ◽
Vol 9
(4)
◽
pp. 327-335
◽
Keyword(s):
2015 ◽
Vol 4
(2)
◽
2018 ◽
Vol 71
◽
pp. 112-120
◽
Keyword(s):
1986 ◽
Vol 18
(1)
◽
pp. 173-174
Keyword(s):
2017 ◽
Vol 14
(4)
◽
pp. 1-6
◽
2016 ◽
Vol 109
(6)
◽
pp. 2397-2404
◽