Assessment of pests control methods and its  perceived effect on agricultural production  among farmers in Kwara state, Nigeria

Alalade, Oluwasegun Ayodeji; Matanmi, B.M.; Olaoye, Ibukun James; Adegoke, B.J.; Olaitan, T.R.

doi:10.4314/as.v16i1.8

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“…that cause economic losses in agricultural production. Insects and other species that damage crops and also infect humans or animals are therefore pests that should be controlled as much as possible [1]. Some of the harmful insects play a role as vector insect in the spread of important diseases such as virus diseases.…”

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“…The word "pest" describes an organism that harms crops, harms or irritates animals or humans. Agricultural pests include insects, weeds, bacteria, viruses, fungi and animals that reduce crop yield relative to the potential yield that would be possible in a pest-free world [1]. Some of the epidemic diseases have been carried by insects.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The attacking of several harmful insect's damages plant leaves, buds, stems, fruits, flowers and seeds, causing significant crop losses and decrease the market value of crops. For this reason, applying of management methods against pests is significant in the agricultural production [1].…”

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Insect Pest Management in Fruit Production

Helvacı¹

2022

Fruit Industry

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Several pests cause destructive damages in fruit production. All of the pests cause yield loss but some of these cause transmission of virus diseases. For example, Brown citrus aphid transmits Citrus Tristeza virus in citrus production. Historically, broad-spectrum pesticides were used to prevent the yield loss and transmission of bacteria and virus diseases in the world. These pesticides cause several problems including environmental, human health and also cause negative effects on soil health. At the same time, pesticides have other potential negative effects including food safety. For all these reasons, alternative management methods such as biological, biotechnical, sterile insect techniques are used in fruit growing all over the world.

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Section: Management Methods Of Insect Pestsmentioning

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Insect Pest Management in Fruit Production

Helvacı¹

2022

Fruit Industry

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“…The fact that 78.3% of the respondents attested to the efficacy of chemical pesticides in combatting the menace of armyworm is an indication of its extensive use among the maize farmers. Alalade et al [24] reported on the wideusage of chemical pesticides among farmers in Kwara state. The result was not unexpected because chemical use has been a common practice to combat pest infestations before the advent of Fall armyworm in the State.…”

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Economic Implication of the Fall Armyworm in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Abiodun

Oso

John

2020

ARJA

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Aim: This study was conducted to investigate the economic implication years after an outbreak of armyworm among the smallholding farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Methodology: A combination of purposive and snowball sampling techniques were used to select 60 respondents in four communities of the State. Thematic information from the semi-structured questionnaire related to the socio-economic characteristics of respondents, their enterprise characteristics, farmers’ perception of significant constraints militating against maize production in the study area, as well as the efficacy of management strategies adopted by the respondents. Data was analyzed with descriptive statistics and Tobit regression. Results: The study revealed that maize farming was mostly on smallholdings owned by males within the active age of 35 years. These farmers practised mixed cropping system whereby maize is planted with other crops in a shifting cultivation pattern. Also, the respondents identified lack of inputs, lack of fund and credit facilities, climate change, disease and pest outbreak, inadequate storage and processing facilities, and imperfect information dissemination as significant constraints militating against self-sufficiency in maize production. The most debilitating of these constraints was the outbreak of the Fall armyworm, which ravaged maize farms. Information gathered revealed that higher percentages of the respondents combated this notorious pest with the use of synthetic chemicals alongside other management approaches. The result of the gross margin revealed that net return per hectare to maize production was N27, 510. The Tobit results revealed that only pests’ infestation in the previous year and age were significant with maize output loss. Conclusion: The Fall armyworm outbreak resulted in an economic downturn for maize farmers in Ekiti State.

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“…Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach that provides an alternative to the sole use of pesticides for pest management. IPM aims to promote sustainability in agriculture by employing pest management options that reduce crop losses and increase productivity without the negative environmental and health impacts associated with exclusive pesticide application (Van Huis and Meerman, 1997;Ojumoola et al, 2016;Alalade et al, 2017). Amongst other requirements, good understanding of the diversity and role of insects within cropping systems will be needed for a successful IPM programme (Nwilene et al, 2008).…”

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Diversity and abundance of diurnal insects associated with dry season <i>Amaranthus hybridus</i> L. in the University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Ojumoola¹,

Raimi²,

Adesiyun³

2019

Agro-Sci.

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Amaranthus hybridus L. is an important leafy vegetable in sub Saharan Africa whose production is mainly limited by field insect pests. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) offers a sustainable approach for the management of these pests because it ensures effective insect pest control while also promoting the conservation of beneficial insect species in agro-ecosystems. Consequently, this study investigated the diversity and abundance of diurnal insects of dry season A. hybridus at the University of Ilorin to provide information for successful IPM programs in A. hybridus systems. Insect sampling from irrigated A. hybridus beds was done for 8 consecutive weeks from the second week after sowing. At each week, sampling was done in the morning (7:00 -10:00A.M.), early afternoon (12:00 -3:00P.M.) and late afternoon (4:00 -7:00P.M.) with sweep net, aspirator and by handpicking. Seventy-eight insect specimens consisting of 24 species, 16 families, and 5 orders were collected. Herbivores in the family Acrididae, Alydidae, Chrysomelidae, and Pyrgomorphidae made up 78.3% of morning collections. Insect predators like Oecophylla sp. and Dorylus sp. in the family Formicidaewere most abundant in the early afternoon. Parasitoids in family Sphecidae and leaf feeders like Acridabicolor (Acrididae) made up 53.48% and 32.56% respectively of the total late afternoon collections. According to Shannon's and Simpson's diversity t-tests, insect taxa in the late afternoon were significantly (P < 0.05) less diverse than in the morning or early afternoon. In contrast, species richness inthe morning and early afternoon did not differ significantly at P = 0.05.

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Assessment of pests control methods and its perceived effect on agricultural production among farmers in Kwara state, Nigeria

Cited by 6 publications

References 9 publications

Insect Pest Management in Fruit Production

Insect Pest Management in Fruit Production

Economic Implication of the Fall Armyworm in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Diversity and abundance of diurnal insects associated with dry season <i>Amaranthus hybridus</i> L. in the University of Ilorin, Nigeria

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