Project
Evaluation of the Suppressive Effect of Seven Pesticides of Low Toxicity to Reduce the Damage Caused by Thrips (Thrips sp) in Snow Pea (Pisum sativum L.).
Details
Project Code:
Not Available
Start Date:
1999
End Date:
2004
CRSP Phase:
Phase 2
Budget:
Not Available
Countries:
Guatemala
Participants
Lead University:
Purdue University
Other Partners:
AGEXPRONT, ICADA (Guatemala)
Principal Investigator(s):
None
Co-Principal Investigator(s):
J. Sandoval (IPM CRSP); E. Santizo, (AGEXPRONT); L. Calderon, G. Sanchez (ICADA); S. Weller, (Purdue University)
Overview
Lack of adequate thrips control and overuse of insecticides has resulted in insect resistance and loss of effective control methods. The result indicates the need for development of effective management tools. This project sought to determine the effect of seven insecticides of low toxicity on thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) control, and evaluate damage to snow pea Pisumsativum L. pods, effects on yield and cost of use. Research was conducted in the pea production areas near Zaragoza, Chimaltenango to determine the efficacy of several pesticides to control thrips and reduce pod damage.
Objectives
Determine the effect of seven insecticides of low toxicity on thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) control, and evaluate damage to snow pea Pisum sativum L. pods,effects on yield and cost of use.
Outcomes
This research has provided an evaluation of new insecticides for their effectiveness in reducing damage caused by thrips to snow pea pods. Some export companies have adopted the best insecticides from this test for use in their farmer supplier fields.
