Plant-Based Pesticides for Control of Vegetable Pests

dc.contributor.author	Kalama, P.
dc.contributor.author	Mulaa, M.
dc.contributor.author	Kwambai, T.
dc.contributor.institution	Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization
dc.date.accessioned	2024-08-06T07:46:23Z
dc.date.available	2024-08-06T07:46:23Z
dc.date.issued	2017
dc.description.abstract	Biopesticides (commonly referred to as Botanicals) are natural insecticides of plant origin. They include; pyrethrum, neem, tephrosia chilli, rotenone, rynia, sabadilla, tobacco. Others that are referred to as repellants e.g. Garlic, magical marigold, pawpaw, Aloevera Botanical pesticides are not efficient as chemicals, but they have advantages such as; Made on or near farm with locally available plant material. Are cheaper to make. Are generally much less harmful to pest predators than chemical pesticides.
dc.identifier.citation	Kalama, P., Mulaa, M., & Kwambai, T. (2017). Plant-Based Pesticides for Control of Vegetable Pests [Brochure]. Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization.
dc.identifier.uri	https://kalroerepository.kalro.org/handle/123456789/14117
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher	Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization
dc.relation.ispartofseries	018
dc.subject	botanical pesticides
dc.title	Plant-Based Pesticides for Control of Vegetable Pests
dc.type	Extension material