Comparative effectiveness of BioArt and Rapax AS in reducing the main pests in plots of cabbage and tomato in the Niayes area
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Comparative effectiveness of BioArt and Rapax AS in reducing the main pests in plots of cabbage and tomato in the Niayes area
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In Senegal, vegetable yield represents 83.04% of total horticultural production. Several speculations have contributed to this increase; this is the example of cabbage and tomato. However, the latter are subject to many predations, notably those of pest insects. To overcome these problems, farmers resort to the use of chemical inputs that are not only harmful to human health and the environment but also cause resistance from pests. It is in this context that this work which consists of testing the effectiveness of BioArt to combat these pests, with the aim of preserving tomato and cabbage crops in the Niayes area. The Fisher block was the experimental device used for both speculations. It consists of random blocks divided into nine elementary plots each, including 3 treatments (T0 = water, T1 = BioArt, T2 = Rapax AS (reference control) and three repetitions. The application of BioArt and Rapax in culture media has been shown to be ineffective on Plutella xylostella, Hellula undalis and Pseudococcus sp. (p>0.05). On the other hand, BioArt is very effective on Helicoverpa armigera (p=0.03) as well as Rapax. It should also be noted that BioArt is more effective against tomato and cabbage pests than Rapax and seems to have a positive effect on the yield and growth of the plant. The evaluated BioArt proved effective in safeguarding crops, highlighting its potential as a valuable tool in integrated pest management strategies
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