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'''Mechanical pest control''' is the management and [[Pest control|control]] of [[Pest (organism)|pests]] using physical means such as fences, barriers or electronic wires. It includes also [[weeding]] and change of temperature to control pests.<ref name=A1>{{cite web|title=Mechanical pest explanation|url=http://www.extension.org/pages/43637/what-is-mechanical-pest-control| |
'''Mechanical pest control''' is the management and [[Pest control|control]] of [[Pest (organism)|pests]] using physical means such as fences, barriers or electronic wires. It includes also [[weeding]] and change of temperature to control pests.<ref name=A1>{{cite web|title=Mechanical pest explanation|url=http://www.extension.org/pages/43637/what-is-mechanical-pest-control|access-date=5 June 2012|publisher=eXtension|work=extension.org}}</ref> Many farmers at the moment are trying to find sustainable ways to remove pests without harming the ecosystem.<ref name="Ecosystem">{{cite web |url=http://pods.dasnr.okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-2291/HLA-6432web.pdf | title=Ecosystem | access-date=June 5, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.ecofriendlypestcontrol.com.au/| title= Pest control perth }} Monday, 8 October 2018</ref> |
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==Methods== |
==Methods== |
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===Handpicking=== |
===Handpicking=== |
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The use of human hands to remove harmful insects or other [[toxic]] material is often the most common action by gardeners.<ref name=handpicking>{{cite web |url=http://www.oisat.org/control_methods/physical_methods/handpicking.html | title=Control methods - Hand |
The use of human hands to remove harmful insects or other [[toxic]] material is often the most common action by gardeners.<ref name=handpicking>{{cite web |url=http://www.oisat.org/control_methods/physical_methods/handpicking.html | title=Control methods - Hand-picking | access-date=June 5, 2012|work=oisat.org|publisher= PAN Germany, OISAT}}</ref> It is also classified as the most direct and the quickest way to remove clearly visible pests.<ref name=handpicking /> However, it also has equal disadvantages as it must be performed before damage to the plant has been done and before the key development of insects.<ref name="Ecosystem" /> |
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===Mechanical traps=== |
===Mechanical traps=== |
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Mechanical [[Insect trap|trap]]s or physical attractants are used in three main ways: to efficiently trap insects, to kill them or to estimate how many insects are there in the total [[landmass]] using sampling method.<ref name="Ecosystem"/> However, some traps are expensive to produce and can end up benefiting insects rather than harming them.<ref name="Ecosystem" /> |
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===Chemical traps=== |
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Chemical traps include various chemicals for disabling, attracting, containing or killing insects.<ref name="pes">{{citation|title=Safe and Effective Methods for Pest Control|url=http://pestcontrolsavings.com/safe-effective-methods-pest-control/|accessdate=March 8, 2014|date=January 17, 2014|publisher=Pest Control}}</ref> For example, [[semiochemical]]s are often used to confuse animals in their [[sense|sensing]] and in this way mislead them into physical barriers.<ref name=A5>{{cite web|title=Chemical studies|url=http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in080|accessdate=5 June 2012}}</ref> |
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==Differences from integrated pest control== |
==Differences from integrated pest control== |
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[[Integrated pest management|Integrated pest control]] refers to the use of any means to control pests once they reach unacceptable levels. Mechanical pest control is but a minor part of integrated pest control. It means only the use of physical means to control pests. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Latest revision as of 11:07, 6 February 2024
Mechanical pest control is the management and control of pests using physical means such as fences, barriers or electronic wires. It includes also weeding and change of temperature to control pests.[1] Many farmers at the moment are trying to find sustainable ways to remove pests without harming the ecosystem.[2][3]
Methods
[edit]Handpicking
[edit]The use of human hands to remove harmful insects or other toxic material is often the most common action by gardeners.[4] It is also classified as the most direct and the quickest way to remove clearly visible pests.[4] However, it also has equal disadvantages as it must be performed before damage to the plant has been done and before the key development of insects.[2]
Mechanical traps
[edit]Mechanical traps or physical attractants are used in three main ways: to efficiently trap insects, to kill them or to estimate how many insects are there in the total landmass using sampling method.[2] However, some traps are expensive to produce and can end up benefiting insects rather than harming them.[2]
Differences from integrated pest control
[edit]Integrated pest control refers to the use of any means to control pests once they reach unacceptable levels. Mechanical pest control is but a minor part of integrated pest control. It means only the use of physical means to control pests.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Mechanical pest explanation". extension.org. eXtension. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Ecosystem" (PDF). Retrieved June 5, 2012.
- ^ "Pest control perth". Monday, 8 October 2018
- ^ a b "Control methods - Hand-picking". oisat.org. PAN Germany, OISAT. Retrieved June 5, 2012.