Beneficial Insects: Predators and Parasitoids
Beneficial insects contribute to agriculture by controlling plant pests and pollination. Beneficial insects can be divided into two groups: predators and parasitoids. Predators consume more than one prey and are usually larger than their prey. Furthermore, predators are generalists and may be omnivorous. On the contrary, parasitoids are smaller than …
The Global Action for Fall armyworm Control
Source: FAO.2020. The Global Action for Fall Armyworm Control: Action framework 2020–2022. Working together to tame the global threat – Rome. https://doi.org/10.4060/ca9252en
Prevention, Preparedness and Response guidelines for Spodoptera frugiperda
Source: IPPC Secretariat. 2021. Prevention, preparedness, and response guidelines for Spodoptera frugiperda. Rome. FAO on behalf of the Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention. https://doi.org/10.4060/cb5880en
New maize storage Insect pest record for Bhutan
Storage pests are a major concern and cause serious losses for smallholder farmers who employ traditional storage techniques and structures. In Bhutan, storage pests are also a major limiting factor that cause damage and reduce the quality of stored products. Among the 49 storage pests recorded in Bhutan from stored …
Agriculture Pest Surveillance Manual 2017
The National Plant Protection Center is pleased to come up with an “Agriculture Pest Surveillance Manual”. The manual can be used as a guide in conducting surveillance activities by researchers and extension agents. Click on given link to access the Manual Agriculture-Pest-Surveillance-Manual-2017
Citrus Pests and Disease Management Manual published
The National Plant Protection Center is pleased to come up with a manual on ” Citrus Pests and Disease Management “. The publication of Citrus Pest and Disease Management Manual provides the detailed information on the distribution, life cycle, hosts, damage symptoms and management of pests in line with integrated …
Launch of the Pests of Bhutan website and database
Pests of Bhutan was formally launched on 12th May 2017. It is hoped that it will help support the agricultural industry in Bhutan by making the latest information on plant protection available to extension officers, researchers, agri-businesses and farmers across the country. It currently contains pest fact sheets for 50 …