ISHS Acta Horticulturae 422: International Conference on Integrated Fruit Production
IFP - MORE THAN THE PRESERVATION OF PREDATORY MITES |
| Author: | W. Waldner |
| Abstract:
In the South Tyrol, as in many other fruit growing regions, guidelines for the integrated production of pip fruit were laid down first in 1989. Regarding pest control they require, among other things, a drastic reduction of the number of allowed pesticides. The paper deals with the positive and the negative effects of this programme. Possible solutions how to overcome pest resistance without turning back to broad-spectrum insecticides will be pointed out. The problems which arise when the action threshold is below the economic injury level will also be discussed. Furthermore, a valid IFP-programme should observe not only the principles of IPM, but it should also include all aspects of orchard management. | |
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