Ekbom, Barbara
- Department of Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Abstract
This text combines two basically different views on pest control namely the scientific researcher's view on pest control and the pesticide regulator's views on pesticide control aiming at a common and pragmatic ecological approach. A set of practicable 'tools' are discussed that can be used to monitor and reduce environmental impact on agro-ecosystems where the ultimate goal is to move towards a more environmentally sustainable agriculture. General principles governing farming systems and pest control strategies are illustrated with pesticide use and pesticide risk reduction measures in coffee and rice cultivations. Adaptive pest control based on Integrated Pest Management with a rational use of pesticides as a last resort is suggested to be the most viable way forward.
Keywords
adaptive pest control; agricultural performance indicators; climate field schools; continuous improvement; environmental impact quotients; impact reduction; rational pesticide use; resilience
Published in
Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences
2011, volume: 30, number: 1-2, pages: 74-94
Publisher: TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
SLU Authors
Global goals (SDG)
SDG2 Zero hunger
SDG15 Life on land
UKÄ Subject classification
Environmental Sciences and Nature Conservation
Agricultural Science
Publication identifier
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/07352689.2011.554354
Permanent link to this page (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/57362