date:Jul 20, 2012
east, said FAO pest management expert Khaled Alrouechdi.
There are two reasons why we aim to reduce the level of pesticides used: First, the heavy application of chemicals is not environmentally sustainable. Second, the tomato borer has been known to rapidly develop resistance to insecticides, Alrouechdi said.
Softer pest control
FAO has been using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) schemes in affected countries to develop low-toxic, affordable approaches to pest control, including:
Reduced use