Towards the use of Biopesticides
Echoes from our Network: Fall Armyworm Question and Answer with Dr. Allan Hruska, Ph.D.
From ECHO's Seed Bank: Cucurbita Mochata 'Thai Kang Kob'
Open-source Journals: The Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico and Ag4Dev
Articles
Towards the use of biopesticides
Hassan Djebro
Biopesticides are one alternative to synthetic pesticides that farmers can utilize as part of an integrated pest management plan. Natural pesticides are made from plant extracts (leaves, fruit, hulls, seeds, etc.) and are accessible to small-scale producers. Certain plants, minerals, or organic materials repel or kill pests by various mechanisms. Producers can use them to prepare solutions known as “biopesticides” or biological pesticides. This article presents two biopesticides popularized by ECHO West Africa. These biopesticides are based on farmers’ experience, cultural knowledge, and know-how.
Fall Armyworm Question and Answer
Allan Hruska, Ph.D.
This article contains questions about fall armyworm (FAW) from ECHO staff and answers from Dr. Allan Hruska who led FAO’s Global Program on FAW. General topics covered are managment options, early detection, and research.
Cucurbita moschata ‘Thai Kang Kob‘
Robert Walle
Cucurbita moschata (tropical pumpkin) fills an important place in the world’s food supply. ECHO’s global seed bank offers the ‘Thai Kang Kob’ cultivar, and it will be a welcome addition to gardens and kitchens worldwide.