Abstract
Integrated pest management (IPM) relies on a merger of rational practices and always considered
as an effective and environment-friendly approach to managing pests. The present study was conducted at
different locations in the Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan for two consecutive years 2016-17 to
devised four IPM modules (PRMM-1, PRMM-2, PRMM-3, and PRMM-4) for mango to evaluate their
impact on insect pests, pesticide residues and yield in mangoes. The modules were based on a combination of
different IPM tactics to suppress the pest population with no or minimal use of insecticides. Each module was
applied in an area of 0.405 ha of a mango orchard. Fruit samples collected from all modules were subjected
to analytical analysis using QuECHERS for sample preparation followed by quantification with GCECD. Recoveries of the samples analyzed were ranged from 78-98%. Results revealed that 75.00% samples
of pesticide residues mitigation in PRMM-4 followed by PRMM-3 (66.66%), PRMM-2 (33.33%) and
PRMM-1 (25.00%). Similarly, the highest number of samples (41.66%) from PRMM-4 exceeded maximum
residual limit (MRL) values of the Codex Alimentarius Commission while the lowest (16.66%) were observed
in PRMM-1. In addition, all the modules showed a significant difference in pest population reduction of
Bactrocera spp., Drosicha mangiferae and Idioscopus clypealis. Although, pesticide contamination was higher in
PRMM-1, however PRMM-2 was found best module when compared in terms of pest population reduction
(90.79%), average yield and cost-benefit ratio (1:63.28). Conclusively, the pesticide residues can be minimized
by applying different control measures with proper integration.
Muhammad Jalal Arif, Muhammad Dildar Gogi, Bilal Atta, Muhammad Asif Farooq, Ahmad Nawaz. (2019) Impact of Different Integrated Pest Management Modules on Pest Infestation, Pesticide Residue and Yield in Mango Fruits, Journal of Innovative Sciences, VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2.
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