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Workshop Module 9: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 265

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Presentation : Natural pesticides and fungicides

Method : Facilitator presentation

Tools : Images, black/white board, markers

References : PC Book MOD 9 – Integrated Pest Management

Objective : Participants learn about natural pesticides and fungicides

There are many different types of natural pesticides and fungicides that can
be made and used.

They can be made from traditionally known materials or from new recipes using locally
available materials.

Principles of using natural pesticides and fungicides as part of IPM:

• Natural pest control sprays need to be part of a system of pest management
  and should be used only when necessary.


• DO NOT use natural pesticides or fungicides if there are no pests and
  no crop damage.


• A small amount of crop damage is OK. Take time to observe if pest predators
  are eating the pests and if the pests are spreading quickly or slowly.


• Some natural pesticides are very strong and will kill all insects, good and bad.
  Be careful because most insects will not harm your crops and can be good pest
  predators – Killing them will create problems in the future.

How to apply natural pesticides and fungicides

Types of sprayers:

• Brooms (sapu lidi).


• Plastic hand sprayer.


• An aqua bottle with small holes in the lid.


• Hand made bamboo sprayer.


• See the “Natural pesticide sprayers” section in PC Book MOD 9 – Integrated
  Pest Management.


• Spray pack.

Important points when using natural pesticides and fungicides:

• Bamboo sprayers, spray packs, and plastic hand sprayers MUST be cleaned with
  water after every use.


• Some natural pesticides can cause skin problems and make you sick if you get
  too much on your skin or in your mouth, nose, or eyes.


• Always wear long pants, long shirt, gloves, shoes, and cover your nose and
  mouth, when using stronger natural pesticides, glasses are also recommended.