Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Disease-Pest Management
Major pests of bell peppers are cutworms, aphids, whiteflies, flower thrips, mites, and the
pepper weevil. Sometimes, root-knot nematodes may also be a problem.
Major diseases are bacterial wilt, bacterial spot, powdery mildew, damping-off, and other
root-rots caused by Phytophthora or Pythium. Viral diseases are also a problem in bell pep-
per cultivation.
Control of Pests and Diseases
The best control measure is to keep a healthy ecosystem. Key components of a healthy agro
ecosystem include:
1. Proper land preparation prior to planting
2. Improving soil fertility by the use of organic manures and fertilizers, organic mulches,
and rotation with cover crops
3. Selection of varieties adapted to the location
4. Proper irrigational management to prevent Drought or Waterlogging
5. Use of windbreaks and/or intercrops to minimize damage caused by excessive winds
6. Intercropping with compatible crops
7. Understanding about pest life-cycles
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