date:Aug 16, 2018
The control of this pest in the region is currently carried out mostly with integrated pest control methods; however, complementary techniques that can help reduce the migration of insect pests to the crop are also necessary. For this reason, the IMIDA has carried out tests to determine the suitability of bottle gourd as a trap plant for the whitefly.
The use of bottle gourds on the sides of the greenhouse as a barrier has led to a clear decline in whitefly populations. Thus, it can be conside