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Banana Red Rust thrips

Code: 9781801467599
Publication date: 27/03/2023
Extent: 38 pages

Contributions by: Frans Wielemaker Sanderse, Consultant (formerly Director of Research at Dole Fresh Fruit International), Costa Rica

Chapter synopsis:

This chapter gives an in depth overview of what the pest management practices are in conventional banana production systems before outlining the alternative practices in organic banana production systems. An overview is provided of the challenges and limitations of Red Rust thrips control, while regulatory issues are also addressed.



DOI: 10.19103/AS.2022.0108.19
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Table of contents
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Pest nomenclature and classification
  • 3 Pest distribution and economic impact
  • 4 Pest morphology and life cycle
  • 5 Detecting pest infestations
  • 6 Similarities to other pests
  • 7 Integrated pest management: biological and cultural control
  • 8 Integrated pest management: combined physical and chemical control using stem bags
  • 9 Integrated pest management in organic banana production
  • 10 Integrated pest management: chemical control
  • 11 Summary
  • 12 About the author
  • 13 References

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