A Short History of Pest Management - Penn State Extension
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Pest and disease control in crops - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEB5 days ago · The first successful large-scale conquest of a pest by chemical means was the control of the vine powdery mildew (Unciluna necator) in Europe in the 1840s. The disease, brought from the Americas, was controlled first by spraying with lime sulfur and, subsequently, by sulfur dusting.
The History of Pest Control: Evolution, Innovation, and Importance
WEBJul 16, 2023 · Pest control was a crucial part of agricultural practices in the Roman period, around 753 BC to 476 AD. Romans applied crop rotation, a practice still used today, to break the life cycle of pests and diseases. They also used certain ants and other insects to protect their grain stores.
History of Pests and Their Management - Growing Produce
WEBJul 19, 2018 · Records of natural pest control date back to 2500 BC, thousands of years after the beginning of agriculture began in the Fertile Crescent of Mesopotamia. Sulfur, also known as brimstone, was the earliest documented substance used as a pesticide.
The History of Integrated Pest Management - Cornell University
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A Journey into the History of Agricultural Pest Management
WEBApr 14, 2022 · As the agricultural revolution was well under way, in 1888, farmers successfully implemented the first large-scale biological predatory pest control by using vedalia beetles to mitigate the threat of cottony cushion scale, …
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A History of Pest Management: The 1900’s to the Modern Era
WEBSep 10, 2013 · Learn how pest control evolved from pesticide-driven to integrated and reduced risk strategies. Find out how DDT was used and banned in the US and its impact on the environment and public health.
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Pest Prevention: The Foundation of Integrated Pest Management
WEBOct 18, 2019 · Learn how to prevent pests in your crops using a variety of strategies and practices, such as crop rotation, intercropping, and biological controls. This article explains the role of prevention in a pest management plan and the benefits of integrated pest management (IPM) for farmers.