Facilitators-Handbook-For-Permaculture

Workshop Module 9: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 269

Field activity : Test natural pest control sprays

Method : Small group practical

Tools : See preparations below

References : PC Book MOD 9 – Integrated Pest Management

Objective : Participants practice using natural pesticides

See “Making and using natural pesticides” section of PC Book MOD 9 – Integrated
Pest Management for detailed instruction for this exercise.

Preparation

• Identify pests that need to be sprayed.


• Choose the appropriate natural pesticides to make that will control these pests.

Materials to prepare:

• Sprayers.


• Protective clothing and equipment.


• Natural pesticides.


• Water.

Running this exercise

The groups can now use the pesticides that they have made on the pests that were
identified in the previous exercise.

Step 1 - Orientation

• Discuss with the participants the correct method for using natural pesticides.


• Some natural pesticides are very strong and can harm people. Participants that
  use the pesticides should wear protective clothing.

Step 2 - Create the workgroups and prepare the sprays for use

• Ask the participants to split up into smaller workgroups - If only 1 type of
  pesticide is being used then all the groups can use it, but trying out different
  types is better.


• Each group can mix their pesticide with water and pour it into the sprayer

Step 3 - Using the sprays

• Go to the identified pest problems and have the groups spray the pests.


• Remind the participants they should only spray the affected plants.


• When done, store the remaining natural pesticide in bottles.


• Clean the sprayers and equipment.

Step 4 - Store the sprays for future use

• Ask the participants to leave the natural pesticides at the workshop space so
  that they can be used for the demonstration plots.


• For the rest of the course and afterward observe and record the results and
  recommend changes in type of spray used.

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