Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
ABOVE:
Pheromone traps
come in various sizes and shapes. Tent traps
are very common and are used to monitor codling moth, Oriental fruit
moth, and other pests. Pheromone baits attract insects to the traps.
Sanitation
As for the rodent and disease control programs, maintain a clean farmscape
to manage pests. Remove and destroy or compost crop wastes promptly.
Burn heavily pest-infested plant residues. If prunings cannot be removed
from the orchard, use a flail mower to chop them into small pieces as soon
after pruning as possible.
Beneficial Organisms
Beneficial insects, mites, nematodes, birds, and bats play vital roles in organic
pest control programs. If beneficials are wiped out, a pest population can ex-
plode in a matter of days or weeks.
Managing natives.
While you can purchase and release beneficial insects,
mites, and nematodes, the best strategy is to manage those beneficials that
