Introduction to Biological Control of Insect PestsAaliya Afroz
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The document discusses classical biological control, which involves importing natural enemies from their native habitats to control invasive pest populations in new environments. It provides examples of successful classical biological control efforts over the past 100+ years, such as using imported natural enemies to control the cottony cushion scale, a pest of California citrus. The document also discusses factors to consider when selecting effective natural enemies for classical biological control programs, including host specificity, reproductive potential, dispersal capacity, and more. Finally, it outlines the general steps involved in classical biological control, from identifying invasive pests to foreign exploration, mass rearing, establishment and monitoring of imported natural enemies.
This document summarizes several genes and proteins of interest in entomological research, including Bt Cry toxins, plant metabolites, enzyme inhibitors, plant lectins, insect hormones, and genes involved in insect sex determination and development. It also discusses juvenile hormone and its role in insect metamorphosis, as well as neuropeptides and their functions in insect behavior, physiology, and homeostasis. Finally, it covers protease inhibitors from plants that play a role in insect control by inhibiting insect digestive enzymes.
GURT (Genetic use restriction technology)siddarudh
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This document provides an overview of genetic use restriction technology (GURT), also known as "terminator technology". It defines GURT as genetically modifying plants to produce sterile seeds, preventing farmers from reusing seeds. The technology uses three genes - a repressor gene, recombinase gene, and toxin gene - that work together to terminate seeds unless an activator is used. While not yet commercialized, it is being developed by biotech companies to restrict seed reuse and protect intellectual property. However, critics argue it would negatively impact farmers' rights, food security, biodiversity, and local seed varieties that many small farmers depend on for replanting. The document examines both perspectives on this controversial technology.
Prospectus and issues of transgenics in agricultureSachin Ekatpure
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This document provides an overview of prospects and issues related to transgenic crops. It defines what a transgenic is and describes the process of producing transgenic plants using recombinant DNA technology. It discusses various applications of transgenic crops like herbicide tolerance, insect resistance, virus resistance, and improved nutrition. It also outlines regulatory frameworks for biosafety and examines potential risks like toxicity, gene flow, development of resistance, and impact on biodiversity. The document concludes by noting strategies to minimize risks and future prospects of transgenic technology.
Introduction, Techniques of release of natural enemies, Recovery evaluation of released natural enemies for colonization, Survivorship analysis/ Prediction of Success of released natural enemies for colonization, Conservation of Natural Enemies, Augmentation of Natural Enemies, Ecological manipulations for colonization of natural enemies and colonized natural enemies, Large scale production of bio-control agents.,
This document discusses entomophagy, which is the practice of eating insects. It provides details on the history of entomophagy in human cultures and among other animal species. The document outlines the nutritional benefits of eating insects, noting that they are high in protein, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. It also addresses why entomophagy is generally not accepted in the US despite being common in many other cultures. The document notes that some insects are already commonly used as food additives in the US without most people realizing it.
This document discusses biological control of insect pests. It defines biological control as using natural enemies to reduce damage from insect pest populations. The document then covers the history of biological control from early efforts in 200 AD through the modern period. It discusses three approaches to biological control - classical biological control involving introducing exotic natural enemies, augmentative biological control involving adding natural enemies, and conservation biological control involving protecting existing natural enemies.
This document discusses the principles of integrated pest and disease management. It defines integrated pest management as a sustainable approach that combines biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools to manage pests while minimizing risks. The key aspects of IPM include monitoring pests and their natural enemies, using economic thresholds to determine when control is needed, and integrating multiple control tactics such as cultural practices, host plant resistance, and selective use of pesticides.
This document discusses biofortification as a process to improve the nutritional value of crops. It defines biofortification and explains the need for it due to widespread micronutrient deficiencies globally. Various strategies are described to biofortify crops through conventional breeding, genetic engineering and other methods. Successful examples of biofortified crops developed for traits like iron, zinc and vitamin A are provided. The document also outlines organizations working on biofortification and future challenges in the field.
1) Bt brinjal was developed by Mahyco, UAS Dharwad, and TNAU Coimbatore to resist the fruit and shoot borer, which causes 50-90% damage to brinjal crops.
2) It has the potential to provide economic and health benefits by reducing pesticide use and costs, and increasing yields. However, it also poses risks to the environment from gene flow and development of pest resistance.
3) In 2010, the Indian government announced a moratorium on the commercial release of Bt brinjal due to concerns from scientists and opposition from states and public sentiment over its safety.
Small-scale farming of Edible Insects & Potential Contributions to Community ...Thomas Weigel
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This presentation was held at AIDF's Asia Food Security Summit 2014 in Jakarta. It takes a look at edible insect farming from a food and nutrition security perspective and Veterinarians without Borders' (VWB) work on insects in Laos.
Farming of edible insects has big potential to ease the double burden of poverty and malnutrition. In many countries people love insects, and farmed insects are an excellent source of valuable protein, fats, and micro-nutrients. Insect farming is easy to learn, requires minimal time and money, and provides food for families. Insect farming has also significant advantages over the collection of wild insects in terms of improved availability, accessibility, and utilization of insects.
Environmentally sustainable, insects have a much better feed conversion and produce significantly less greenhouse gases than conventional livestock. Moreover, the sales of insects and insect products can provide additional income for poor people.
VWB has launched 2 cricket farming projects in Central Laos, involving a total of 36 households in two provinces, working mostly with women household members.
VWB's action-research approach involves the support of farmers to improve family diets, income, and also value-added foods such as cricket noodles. VWB is also studying the impact of cricket farming on child and maternal nutrition.
The document discusses the role of integrated pest management (IPM) in sustainable agriculture. It notes that IPM focuses on managing pests through cultural, physical, biological and chemical methods to minimize economic, health and environmental risks. The basic principles of IPM are scouting crops weekly for pests and setting thresholds to determine when control treatments are needed, which can typically reduce pesticide use by 50% compared to regular spraying. IPM aims to develop pest control strategies that consider all relevant control tactics and are sensitive to local conditions and needs.
The document summarizes the history and key figures in the development of organic farming. It discusses pioneers like Albert Howard and Rudolf Steiner who developed organic techniques in the early 20th century. Lady Eve Belfour and J.I. Rodale later popularized organic farming in the UK and US. The document also outlines the principles of organic farming and its potential benefits over conventional farming in terms of soil health, environmental impacts, and food security.
Release of large numbers of insectary reared natural enemies with the goal of augmenting natural enemy populations or inundating pest populations with natural enemies.
Developed countries are exploiting genetic resources and traditional knowledge from developing countries by patenting products derived from them without authorization or compensation. This is known as biopiracy. Examples discussed include patents granted on neem, turmeric, and basmati rice that were later revoked due to the traditional use and knowledge of these resources in their countries of origin. Biopiracy is criticized as being unfair and a threat to indigenous cultures by restricting local communities' use of their own traditional knowledge and resources. International efforts are working to establish laws protecting traditional resource use and knowledge.
New chemistry insecticides their chemistry ,toxicity andRana Hassan
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This document provides information on various classes of new chemistry insecticides, including their mechanisms of action and examples. It discusses neo-nicotinoids like imidacloprid, thiamethoxam and dinotefuran, which act by binding to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Other classes mentioned include sodium channel modulators like indoxacarb, mitochondrial disruptors like fipronil and chlorfenapyr, and insect growth regulators like flufenoxuron. Natural insecticides derived from plants such as pyrethrum, tobacco, and neem oil are also summarized. The document concludes by outlining future challenges in developing new insecticides with lower toxicity and more targeted mechanisms of action.
Habitat management plays an important role in integrated pest management by manipulating the agricultural landscape to promote natural enemies of pest species. The objectives of habitat management are to create suitable habitat to enhance natural enemy populations and maintain pest populations at subeconomic levels. Key approaches include intercropping, strip cropping, trap cropping, and providing additional food and overwintering resources to support natural enemies. Case studies demonstrate how these techniques can increase levels of pest egg parasitism and reduce pest populations in various crop systems.
This document discusses biosafety issues related to genetically modified crops. It provides background on GM crops and their history. It then outlines several biosafety concerns including the safety of inserted genes and proteins, ecological impacts such as increased weediness and effects on biodiversity, environmental concerns like secondary pest problems and insect resistance, and socioeconomic issues. The regulatory mechanisms in place in India to evaluate GM crops are also described, including the various competent authorities. International regulations like the Cartagena Protocol are also mentioned.
Plant exploration, germplasm collection, conservation and utilizationSyed Zahid Hasan
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Sequentially given germplasm exploration, collection, conservation,evaluation and utilization sof Agroforestry plants.
Some information and pictures collected from google.
Molecular Breeding for Development of Biofortified Maize Hybrids in IndiaCIMMYT
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The document discusses molecular breeding efforts in India to develop biofortified maize hybrids. It notes that over 2 billion people worldwide are malnourished. Maize is an important crop but often lacks nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamins A, E. The program aims to introgress genes like opaque2, opaque16, and crtRB1 to increase lysine, tryptophan, and provitamin A. It has released new hybrids with these traits like Pusa HM4 Improved. It also discusses efforts to enrich for vitamin E and reduce phytate to enhance mineral availability through genes like lpa1. The long-term goal is to develop multi-trait hybrids addressing several deficiencies
Organic farming is not a new concept in India, as Indian farmers traditionally practiced only organic methods before the Green Revolution introduced chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the 1960s. While the Green Revolution initially increased food production and self-sufficiency, overuse of chemicals has led to declining soil fertility, environmental pollution, and other issues. Organic farming aims to maintain soil health through natural techniques like using organic manures and biofertilizers without synthetic inputs. It provides nutritional food while preserving the environment for future generations. India's organic sector has grown in recent decades and the country now exports a variety of organic products.
Biological control (from the ecological viewpoint) is, the action of parasites, predators, or pathogens in maintaining another organism's population density at a lower average than would occur in their absence.
1) Semiochemicals are chemicals that modify behavior in any way, including pheromones and allelochemicals.
2) Pheromones operate intra-specifically, meaning among members of the same species, while allelochemicals operate inter-specifically between different species.
3) Some examples of types of pheromones are aggregation pheromones which congregate members of a species, alarm pheromones which warn about danger, and sex pheromones which attract the opposite sex for reproduction.
A description of the history, variation in methods/ approaches for biofortifying rice, benefits and challenges faced with biofortified rice and consequences for future generations..
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. This document focuses on transgenic bacteria, which are bacteria that have been genetically engineered to carry and mass produce a selected gene. GM bacteria are useful because they can quickly and easily produce large quantities of a selected gene, which can then be used to create medicines and help the environment. Some benefits of using GM bacteria include degrading oil spills, fixing nitrogen to increase crop production, and creating anti-freezing bacteria to protect plants.
Biological Pest Control/ Biological Control SystemChandan Gupta
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Biological control or biocontrol is a method of controlling pests such as insects, mites, weeds and plant diseases using other organisms.[1] It relies on predation, parasitism, herbivory, or other natural mechanisms, but typically also involves an active human management role. It can be an important component of integrated pest management (IPM) programs.
There are three basic strategies for biological pest control: classical (importation), where a natural enemy of a pest is introduced in the hope of achieving control; inductive (augmentation), in which a large population of natural enemies are administered for quick pest control; and inoculative (conservation), in which measures are taken to maintain natural enemies through regular reestablishment.[2]
Natural enemies of insect pests, also known as biological control agents, include predators, parasitoids, pathogens, and competitors. Biological control agents of plant diseases are most often referred to as antagonists. Biological control agents of weeds include seed predators, herbivores and plant pathogens.
Biological control can have side-effects on biodiversity through attacks on non-target species by any of the same mechanisms, especially when a species is introduced without thorough understanding of the possible consequences.
Blog SweepSnake The Natural way to avoid snake bites. Apr 09, 2020SweepSnake The Natural way to avoid snake bites. Every year snake bite cases happen across the country. They can happen in rural areas like farms and cowsheds as well as in urban areas like garden, offices and go-downs.
Blog SweepSnake The Natural way to avoid snake bites. Apr 09, 2020SweepSnake The Natural way to avoid snake bites. Every year snake bite cases happen across the country. They can happen in rural areas like farms and cowsheds as well as in urban areas like garden, offices and go-downs.
This document discusses biofortification as a process to improve the nutritional value of crops. It defines biofortification and explains the need for it due to widespread micronutrient deficiencies globally. Various strategies are described to biofortify crops through conventional breeding, genetic engineering and other methods. Successful examples of biofortified crops developed for traits like iron, zinc and vitamin A are provided. The document also outlines organizations working on biofortification and future challenges in the field.
1) Bt brinjal was developed by Mahyco, UAS Dharwad, and TNAU Coimbatore to resist the fruit and shoot borer, which causes 50-90% damage to brinjal crops.
2) It has the potential to provide economic and health benefits by reducing pesticide use and costs, and increasing yields. However, it also poses risks to the environment from gene flow and development of pest resistance.
3) In 2010, the Indian government announced a moratorium on the commercial release of Bt brinjal due to concerns from scientists and opposition from states and public sentiment over its safety.
Small-scale farming of Edible Insects & Potential Contributions to Community ...Thomas Weigel
油
This presentation was held at AIDF's Asia Food Security Summit 2014 in Jakarta. It takes a look at edible insect farming from a food and nutrition security perspective and Veterinarians without Borders' (VWB) work on insects in Laos.
Farming of edible insects has big potential to ease the double burden of poverty and malnutrition. In many countries people love insects, and farmed insects are an excellent source of valuable protein, fats, and micro-nutrients. Insect farming is easy to learn, requires minimal time and money, and provides food for families. Insect farming has also significant advantages over the collection of wild insects in terms of improved availability, accessibility, and utilization of insects.
Environmentally sustainable, insects have a much better feed conversion and produce significantly less greenhouse gases than conventional livestock. Moreover, the sales of insects and insect products can provide additional income for poor people.
VWB has launched 2 cricket farming projects in Central Laos, involving a total of 36 households in two provinces, working mostly with women household members.
VWB's action-research approach involves the support of farmers to improve family diets, income, and also value-added foods such as cricket noodles. VWB is also studying the impact of cricket farming on child and maternal nutrition.
The document discusses the role of integrated pest management (IPM) in sustainable agriculture. It notes that IPM focuses on managing pests through cultural, physical, biological and chemical methods to minimize economic, health and environmental risks. The basic principles of IPM are scouting crops weekly for pests and setting thresholds to determine when control treatments are needed, which can typically reduce pesticide use by 50% compared to regular spraying. IPM aims to develop pest control strategies that consider all relevant control tactics and are sensitive to local conditions and needs.
The document summarizes the history and key figures in the development of organic farming. It discusses pioneers like Albert Howard and Rudolf Steiner who developed organic techniques in the early 20th century. Lady Eve Belfour and J.I. Rodale later popularized organic farming in the UK and US. The document also outlines the principles of organic farming and its potential benefits over conventional farming in terms of soil health, environmental impacts, and food security.
Release of large numbers of insectary reared natural enemies with the goal of augmenting natural enemy populations or inundating pest populations with natural enemies.
Developed countries are exploiting genetic resources and traditional knowledge from developing countries by patenting products derived from them without authorization or compensation. This is known as biopiracy. Examples discussed include patents granted on neem, turmeric, and basmati rice that were later revoked due to the traditional use and knowledge of these resources in their countries of origin. Biopiracy is criticized as being unfair and a threat to indigenous cultures by restricting local communities' use of their own traditional knowledge and resources. International efforts are working to establish laws protecting traditional resource use and knowledge.
New chemistry insecticides their chemistry ,toxicity andRana Hassan
油
This document provides information on various classes of new chemistry insecticides, including their mechanisms of action and examples. It discusses neo-nicotinoids like imidacloprid, thiamethoxam and dinotefuran, which act by binding to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Other classes mentioned include sodium channel modulators like indoxacarb, mitochondrial disruptors like fipronil and chlorfenapyr, and insect growth regulators like flufenoxuron. Natural insecticides derived from plants such as pyrethrum, tobacco, and neem oil are also summarized. The document concludes by outlining future challenges in developing new insecticides with lower toxicity and more targeted mechanisms of action.
Habitat management plays an important role in integrated pest management by manipulating the agricultural landscape to promote natural enemies of pest species. The objectives of habitat management are to create suitable habitat to enhance natural enemy populations and maintain pest populations at subeconomic levels. Key approaches include intercropping, strip cropping, trap cropping, and providing additional food and overwintering resources to support natural enemies. Case studies demonstrate how these techniques can increase levels of pest egg parasitism and reduce pest populations in various crop systems.
This document discusses biosafety issues related to genetically modified crops. It provides background on GM crops and their history. It then outlines several biosafety concerns including the safety of inserted genes and proteins, ecological impacts such as increased weediness and effects on biodiversity, environmental concerns like secondary pest problems and insect resistance, and socioeconomic issues. The regulatory mechanisms in place in India to evaluate GM crops are also described, including the various competent authorities. International regulations like the Cartagena Protocol are also mentioned.
Plant exploration, germplasm collection, conservation and utilizationSyed Zahid Hasan
油
Sequentially given germplasm exploration, collection, conservation,evaluation and utilization sof Agroforestry plants.
Some information and pictures collected from google.
Molecular Breeding for Development of Biofortified Maize Hybrids in IndiaCIMMYT
油
The document discusses molecular breeding efforts in India to develop biofortified maize hybrids. It notes that over 2 billion people worldwide are malnourished. Maize is an important crop but often lacks nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamins A, E. The program aims to introgress genes like opaque2, opaque16, and crtRB1 to increase lysine, tryptophan, and provitamin A. It has released new hybrids with these traits like Pusa HM4 Improved. It also discusses efforts to enrich for vitamin E and reduce phytate to enhance mineral availability through genes like lpa1. The long-term goal is to develop multi-trait hybrids addressing several deficiencies
Organic farming is not a new concept in India, as Indian farmers traditionally practiced only organic methods before the Green Revolution introduced chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the 1960s. While the Green Revolution initially increased food production and self-sufficiency, overuse of chemicals has led to declining soil fertility, environmental pollution, and other issues. Organic farming aims to maintain soil health through natural techniques like using organic manures and biofertilizers without synthetic inputs. It provides nutritional food while preserving the environment for future generations. India's organic sector has grown in recent decades and the country now exports a variety of organic products.
Biological control (from the ecological viewpoint) is, the action of parasites, predators, or pathogens in maintaining another organism's population density at a lower average than would occur in their absence.
1) Semiochemicals are chemicals that modify behavior in any way, including pheromones and allelochemicals.
2) Pheromones operate intra-specifically, meaning among members of the same species, while allelochemicals operate inter-specifically between different species.
3) Some examples of types of pheromones are aggregation pheromones which congregate members of a species, alarm pheromones which warn about danger, and sex pheromones which attract the opposite sex for reproduction.
A description of the history, variation in methods/ approaches for biofortifying rice, benefits and challenges faced with biofortified rice and consequences for future generations..
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. This document focuses on transgenic bacteria, which are bacteria that have been genetically engineered to carry and mass produce a selected gene. GM bacteria are useful because they can quickly and easily produce large quantities of a selected gene, which can then be used to create medicines and help the environment. Some benefits of using GM bacteria include degrading oil spills, fixing nitrogen to increase crop production, and creating anti-freezing bacteria to protect plants.
Biological Pest Control/ Biological Control SystemChandan Gupta
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Biological control or biocontrol is a method of controlling pests such as insects, mites, weeds and plant diseases using other organisms.[1] It relies on predation, parasitism, herbivory, or other natural mechanisms, but typically also involves an active human management role. It can be an important component of integrated pest management (IPM) programs.
There are three basic strategies for biological pest control: classical (importation), where a natural enemy of a pest is introduced in the hope of achieving control; inductive (augmentation), in which a large population of natural enemies are administered for quick pest control; and inoculative (conservation), in which measures are taken to maintain natural enemies through regular reestablishment.[2]
Natural enemies of insect pests, also known as biological control agents, include predators, parasitoids, pathogens, and competitors. Biological control agents of plant diseases are most often referred to as antagonists. Biological control agents of weeds include seed predators, herbivores and plant pathogens.
Biological control can have side-effects on biodiversity through attacks on non-target species by any of the same mechanisms, especially when a species is introduced without thorough understanding of the possible consequences.
Blog SweepSnake The Natural way to avoid snake bites. Apr 09, 2020SweepSnake The Natural way to avoid snake bites. Every year snake bite cases happen across the country. They can happen in rural areas like farms and cowsheds as well as in urban areas like garden, offices and go-downs.
Blog SweepSnake The Natural way to avoid snake bites. Apr 09, 2020SweepSnake The Natural way to avoid snake bites. Every year snake bite cases happen across the country. They can happen in rural areas like farms and cowsheds as well as in urban areas like garden, offices and go-downs.
Top 7 Benefits of Using Non-Toxic Rodent Control
Rodent infestations can be a significant nuisance, posing risks to your health, home, and belongings. While traditional toxic rodent control methods might seem like a quick fix, they come with serious downsides for people, pets, and the environment. Fortunately, non-toxic rodent control methods offer a safer, more sustainable solution. Here are the top 7 benefits of using non-toxic rodent control in your home or workplace.
The document discusses common household pests such as cockroaches, ants, termites, bed bugs, rodents, flies and their characteristics. It provides details on the health risks and property damage caused by these pests and emphasizes the importance of effective pest control. Some methods discussed include sanitation, sealing entry points, traps, baits and professional pest control. Mothballs are also mentioned as a pest deterrent but require cautious use. The conclusion stresses understanding pest biology to implement pest prevention and management practices.
This document presents a student project investigating homemade mosquito repellent. It introduces mosquitoes as transmitters of diseases and the health and environmental hazards of commercial repellents. The project aims to develop a plant-based repellent as a safer alternative. The methodology describes preparing repellent by boiling citronella grass in coconut oil. Testing showed the repellent lessened mosquitoes in a room. Citronella oil is an effective natural repellent due to masking odors mosquitoes use to find victims. The project recommends using plant-based repellents for their safety.
Product Profile of Ocimum Botanical Pvt. Ltd.- FMCG CompanyMimansha Bahadur
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Ocimum Botanical Pvt. Ltd. develops natural insect repellent products using essential oils extracted from plants. The company was founded in 2017 to provide eco-friendly solutions to pest problems. Their products are non-toxic, biodegradable, and safe for humans, pets, and the environment. Common pests like mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, and bed bugs are repelled using unique blends of essential oils in various formats like sprays, lotions, and diffusers. The natural ingredients avoid the harmful effects of chemical pesticides on wildlife and the environment.
Alaroma-IMR is a microencapsulated mosquito repellent finish that can be applied to textiles to protect people from mosquito bites and diseases. It works through direct contact repellency, keeping mosquitoes away from treated surfaces. Field tests show it is highly effective at repelling mosquitoes on polyester and poly/cotton fabrics, with up to 100% repellency.
The document discusses Alaroma-IMR, a microencapsulated mosquito repellent finish that can be applied to textiles. It protects against mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and West Nile virus. The finish works via direct contact repellency, keeping mosquitoes away without touching the treated surface. Field and laboratory tests demonstrate the product's effectiveness at repelling mosquitoes.
Alaroma-IMR is a microencapsulated mosquito repellent finish that can be applied to textiles to protect people from mosquito bites and diseases. It works through direct contact repellency, keeping mosquitoes away from treated surfaces. Field tests show it provides 100% repellency on polyester fabrics and 70% repellency on polyester/viscose blends for the full 30 minute test period.
The document discusses common pests found in food handling facilities and the importance of sanitation in pest control. It emphasizes that the most successful programs involve cooperation between the pest control experts and facility managers. The pest experts provide advice and solutions, while facility managers ensure proper sanitation practices like cleaning and removing food sources that can attract pests. Several specific pests and their breeding habits are also described to demonstrate how sanitation issues can lead to pest infestations.
Pesto India Services Pvt. Ltd. provides pest control services in Mumbai. We serve a large no. of customers consisting of corporate, individual residences, co-operative societies, government offices, restaurants, shopping malls, hospitals, warehouses etc.
This document provides information on natural pest, weed, and disease control for gardens and landscapes. It recommends creating healthy soil and planting conditions to prevent pest problems, identifying pests before using controls, and using physical and least-toxic controls first. These include removal of pests and infested plants, traps, barriers, and repellents. As a last resort, the document recommends using least-toxic pesticides like soaps, oils, minerals, biocontrols, and botanicals. It also provides tips on managing weeds through prevention, physical removal, and accepting some weeds. The overall message is that a natural approach protects beneficial garden life and the environment.
Pests pose serious health risks and can damage homes. They can spread diseases like salmonella, E. coli, Lyme disease, and more. Their feces, dander, and shed skin act as airborne allergens that irritate respiratory conditions. Rodents contaminate areas with urine as they travel, spreading illness. Insects may carry bacteria indoors through cracks in walls. Left unchecked, pests can destroy wood structures through chewing and consume cellulose, requiring expensive repairs. Protecting health and home requires effective pest control.
Gardening brings immense joy, but dealing with pests can quickly turn it into a frustrating experience. To help you maintain a thriving, pest-free garden, weve compiled these quick, effective, and eco-friendly tips. Follow these strategies to protect your plants from unwanted invaders and keep your garden flourishing all season long!
1. Mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and West Nile virus are spreading due to global warming increasing mosquito ranges.
2. A mosquito repellent textile finishes called Alaroma IMR and Alaroma-IR can protect people by repelling mosquitoes when applied to fabrics.
3. Testing shows these repellent finishes provide over 90% protection against mosquitoes on polyester and cotton fabrics for 30 minutes or more.
This document discusses different types of molds, their health effects, and ways to prevent and remove molds. It describes how molds are microscopic fungi that can be found indoors and outdoors. There are over 100,000 known mold species, some of which can cause health issues. Common household molds include Cladosporium, Penicillium, Aspergillus, Alternaria and Mucor. Toxic molds like Stachybotrys, Memnoniella, Acremonium and those producing mycotoxins can cause serious health problems. The document also provides tips for removing molds from surfaces using soap, bleach or mold cleaners followed by drying, and recommends proper ventilation, moisture
Pest Control: Tips and Secrets from 117 ExpertsInsightPest
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1. This document provides over 100 pest control tips from experts, covering topics like watching for wildlife, reducing pest hiding places, switching light bulbs, and controlling termites, mice, cockroaches, and other pests.
2. Many tips involve exclusion and removal of food/water sources, while others recommend natural solutions like essential oils, honey, and lizards.
3. Experts emphasize the importance of proper identification, multiple treatment approaches, and knowing when to call professionals versus taking matters into your own hands.
The document discusses the dangers of modern toxins and provides a 3-step plan to detox safely from toxins. It outlines that toxins are ubiquitous in the environment and can make people overweight, weak, and susceptible to disease. It then details various sources of toxins like microwaves, household products, food, water and discusses their health effects. Finally, it proposes a 7-day food plan, lifestyle changes and supplements to eliminate toxins from the body through organs of elimination like the colon, kidneys, lungs and skin. It warns that detoxification may cause illness in some and to see a doctor immediately if feeling unwell.
In vitro means production in a test tube or other similar vessel where culture conditions and medium are controlled for optimum growth during tissue culture.
It is a critical step in plant tissue culture where roots are induced and developed from plant explants in a controlled, sterile environment.
際際滷 include factors affecting In-vitro Rooting, steps involved, stages and In vitro rooting of the two genotypes of Argania Spinosa in different culture media.
Cell Structure & Function | Cambridge IGCSE BiologyBlessing Ndazie
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This IGCSE Biology presentation provides a detailed look at cell structure and function, covering the differences between animal and plant cells, the roles of organelles (nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, etc.), specialized cells, and levels of organization. Learn about diffusion, osmosis, and active transport in cells, with clear diagrams and explanations to support exam preparation. A must-have resource for Cambridge IGCSE students!
Drugs and Their Effects | Cambridge IGCSE BiologyBlessing Ndazie
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This IGCSE Biology presentation explores drugs and their effects on the human body, covering medicinal drugs, recreational drugs, and drug abuse. Learn about the impact of stimulants, depressants, painkillers, hallucinogens, and performance-enhancing drugs, as well as the dangers of alcohol, nicotine, and illegal substances. Ideal for Cambridge IGCSE students looking to understand this important topic for exams!
The Sense Organs: Structure and Function of the Eye and Skin | IGCSE BiologyBlessing Ndazie
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This detailed presentation covers the structure and function of the sense organs, focusing on the eye and skin as part of the Cambridge IGCSE Biology syllabus. Learn about the anatomy of the eye, how vision works, adaptations for focusing, and common eye defects. Explore the role of the skin in temperature regulation, protection, and sensory reception. Perfect for students preparing for exams!
Telescope equatorial mount polar alignment quick reference guidebartf25
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Telescope equatorial mount polar alignment quick reference guide. Helps with accurate alignment and improved guiding for your telescope. Provides a step-by-step process but in a summarized format so that the quick reference guide can be reviewed and the steps repeated while you are out under the stars with clear skies preparing for a night of astrophotography imaging or visual observing.
Respiration & Gas Exchange | Cambridge IGCSE BiologyBlessing Ndazie
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This IGCSE Biology presentation explains respiration and gas exchange, covering the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration, the structure of the respiratory system, gas exchange in the lungs, and the role of diffusion. Learn about the effects of exercise on breathing, how smoking affects the lungs, and how respiration provides energy for cells. A perfect study resource for Cambridge IGCSE students preparing for exams!
The Arctic through the lens of data visualizationZachary Labe
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26 February 2025
Rider University, Global Biogeochemistry Class Visit (Presentation): Arctic climate change through the lens of data visualization, NOAA GFDL, Princeton, USA.
Hormones and the Endocrine System | IGCSE BiologyBlessing Ndazie
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This IGCSE Biology presentation explores hormones and the endocrine system, explaining their role in controlling body functions. Learn about the differences between nervous and hormonal control, major endocrine glands, key hormones (such as insulin, adrenaline, and testosterone), and homeostasis. Understand how hormones regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction, and the fight-or-flight response. A perfect resource for Cambridge IGCSE students preparing for exams!
Effects of various chemical factors on in-vitro growth of tissue culture. Various factors like Environmental, Chemical, Physical, and photoperiod affect plant tissue in vitro growth. 際際滷 discuss about the chemical factors like Macronutrients, micronutrients, PGR as well include the new chemical factor that are descovered recently like Meta-topolin, TDZ etc.
PROTEIN DEGRADATION via ubiquitous pathawayKaviya Priya A
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Protein degradation via ubiquitous pathway In general science, a ubiquitous pathway refers to a biochemical or metabolic pathway that is:
1. *Widely present*: Found in many different organisms, tissues, or cells.
2. *Conserved*: Remains relatively unchanged across different species or contexts.
Examples of ubiquitous pathways include:
1. *Glycolysis*: The process of breaking down glucose for energy, found in nearly all living organisms.
2. *Citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle)*: A key metabolic pathway involved in energy production, present in many cells.
3. *Pentose phosphate pathway*: A metabolic pathway involved in energy production and antioxidant defenses, found in many organisms.
These pathways are essential for life and have been conserved across evolution, highlighting their importance for cellular function and survival.
2. Pests have an immediate impact on your daily
routine. You do not have peace of mind when
they begin to infest your property. Pest control
can be accomplished in a variety of ways.
People, on the other hand, still prefer to employ
chemicals to eliminate pests.
You can get rid of pests that are affecting your
life and property in several very eco-friendly
ways.
These are the environmental impact of
pesticides
Pesticides have been used to eliminate of pests
all over the world since they are an effective
approach to get rid of them. Pesticides, on the
other hand, kill pests while also harming other
creatures that aren't pests. Some pollutants can
linger in the environment for years, eventually
making their way into the soil and groundwater.
3. After the chemicals leech into the soil, they end
up in the food chain and have serious adverse
effects on healthy animals, fish, and plants.
Other types of pesticides "volatize," which
means that the vapor or gas can spread to other
areas and affect the ecosystem in those areas.
Animals like frogs get affected, and their
reproductive systems are damaged.
The health risks associated with pesticide
exposure
Pesticides can cause undesirable responses in
some people who are sensitive to them. These
are negative reactions, just as if they had eaten
shellfish, almonds, or milk. The following are
some of the disorders connected to pesticide
exposure:
Alzheimers disease
Parkinsons disease
Congenital disabilities
4. Cancer
ADHD
Toxins have a strong impact on unborn and
young children. Pesticide exposure results in
reduced birth rates, fewer nerve cells, and
diminished cognitive ability. Due to the
detrimental effects of pesticides, we've
compiled a list of 10 eco-friendly pest-control
solutions.
5. 1. Rodent traps instead of poison
It would be preferable if you utilised non-
poisonous rodent traps. When you use poison,
it's possible that your pets or children will
become poisoned as well. Poisons also take a
long time to kill rats, which is terrible. The most
effective method is to utilise rodent traps.
2. Use Cedar oil
Cedar oils are produced from the cedar tree.
Insects such as mosquitoes, ants, and flies are
repelled by it. As a result, it's utilised in a
variety of ways to get rid of insects.
6. 3. Sticky boards
To attract insects, sticky boards are coated in
glue and perfumed. The sticky boards are an
excellent technique to get rid of tenacious
insects.
4. Use soapy water for ants
Ants use chemical trails to communicate where
the food is located. The chemical trail is
eliminated by spraying soapy water directly on
the ants or pouring soapy water on their track.
5. Freeze your woolens
When dealing with moth infestations, it is
necessary to freeze your woolens in order to kill
the larvae.
7. 6. Lemon water or white vinegar
Vinegar and lemon water are repulsive to ants.
To erase the ants' chemical trail and eradicate
them, you can spray them directly or on their
tracks.
7. Electronic slug fence
Slugs are electrocuted by copper, therefore you
can get rid of them by wrapping a copper wire
around your plants and powering it with a 6-volt
battery.
8. 8. Use beer to fight slugs and snails.
Slugs are attracted to beer, so bury a beer bottle
in the garden with the rim one inch above the
ground. This trap will attract and drown all of
the slugs.
9. 9. Use Diatomaceous earth
When you grind the diatomaceous earth, its fine
particles affect insects' respiratory organs, slugs,
and snails, hence suffocating them. The
diatomaceous earth has been rated safe to use
around human beings.
10. Solar-powered pest control gadgets
The solar-powered pest control devices are
placed in the ground and emit vibrations that
scare away rodents. These devices can be used
anywhere and are safe for children and pets.
10. Final thoughts
Pests are an annoyance to everyone, and we all
want them gone. However, there are humane
and eco-friendly methods that we can employ to
ensure that we save the environment while
eliminating pests.
The environmental effects of pesticides also
have a direct impact on global warming, which
occurs when we use harsh chemicals to
eradicate pests that are wreaking havoc on our
lives.
11. Published by:
Pro Pest Control
Sydney
https://www.propestco
ntrolsydney.com.au/
Phone: 02 8188 3997