Management of tea pests – TRA Tocklai eLearning Hub https://learntea.in Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:02:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Integrated Management of the Tea Mosquito Bug: Special Emphasis on North-east Indian Tea Plantations https://learntea.in/course/management-of-the-tea-mosquito-bug-in-tea-plantations/ https://learntea.in/course/management-of-the-tea-mosquito-bug-in-tea-plantations/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:30:56 +0000 https://learntea.in/?post_type=course&p=1029 This course provides a comprehensive understanding of this critical pest affecting tea cultivation. Participants will explore the rationality behind pest management strategies and delve into the bioecology of the tea mosquito bug, including its life history, distribution, seasonal abundance, and damage potential. The course emphasizes an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach, offering tailored solutions for both conventional and organic tea plantations. This specialized content is particularly beneficial for tea growers, researchers, and plantation managers in the North-east region of India.

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The course “SPRAYING TECHNIQUE FOR EFFECTIVE PEST & DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN TEA CROP” focuses on providing a comprehensive understanding of the spraying practices crucial for maintaining healthy tea crops. It emphasizes the importance of spraying to control pests and diseases, defining the characteristics of effective spraying, and covering the various factors that influence its success. The course introduces different spraying equipment and teaches how to calculate the requirements for a sprayer. It also highlights the specific nozzles recommended for tea crops, explains the correct spraying techniques, and outlines the dos and don’ts during spraying. Additionally, participants learn about safety precautions to protect both the workers and the environment during pest and disease management practices.

Course Contents

  •  Importance of spraying in tea crop
  •  Definition & characteristics of effective spraying
  •  Factors influencing effective spraying
  •  Spraying equipments
  •  Calculation for requirements of sprayer.
  •  Nozzles recommended for use in tea crop
  •  Spraying technique
  •  Dos and Don’ts while spraying
  •  Safety precautions
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