Question

Mention some of pest control practices performed by the Chinese and Sri Lanka​

Answer 1

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Prior to the introduction of conventional chemical pesticides, paddy farmers in Sri Lanka used a wide range of traditional pest control practices. These practices are rapidly disappearing as farmers adopt high yielding varieties (HYV) of rice which necessitate chemical use. I conducted a study with 30 farmers from the Badulla and Hambantota Districts.

The farmers’ practices can be categorized as biological, botanical, or mechanical methods. In addition, some practices are supplemented with religious ceremonies and rituals.

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