Facilitators-Handbook-For-Permaculture

262 Facilitator’s Handbook for Permaculture Workshops

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Presentation : Pest prevention with baits and traps

Method : Facilitator presentation

Tools : Images, black/white board, markers

References : PC Book MOD 9 – Integrated Pest Management

Objective : Participants learn about preventing and reducing large pest problems

If pests and diseases are discovered early then management of the problem is much

easier. Preventative measures will dramatically help to reduce the chances of

pest attack and minimize crop damage.

Observation can help to prevent many pest problems before they start

• Are the plants healthy and growing well?


• Are pests attacking the plants?


• If yes, what types of pests?


• Where are the pests coming from?


• Are predators eating the pests?


• If not, is there an appropriate habitat for pest predators to live?

Knowledge is also very important

• Knowledge of which pests tend to attack which plants.


• Observation and control of plant diseases and fungus.

These techniques can be implemented once the problem has been identified

• Using a specific control or pest repellent spray rather than a general spray.


• Pest control for seedlings to increase resilience.


• “Bait crops” – Non productive plants or weeds that attract pests and then are
  and fed to animals, put in liquid compost, or burnt.
  
  
  • Baits for fruit fly.
  
  
  
  


• “Pest traps” – Techniques for catching pests before they attack.
  
  
  • Snail and slug traps.
  
  
  • Rat and mouse traps.
  
  
  • Grease rings.
  
  
  
  

See the “Preventative measures” and “Making and using baits and traps” sections in PC

Book MOD 9 – Integrated Pest Management for more information about these

techniques.