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Present Status of Pesticide and Sprayer Use in Bangladesh

M. D. Hussain
Department of Farm Power & Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

M. Alam
Department of Farm Power & Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

M, R. Hoque
Department of Farm Power & Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

A. B. Khan
Department of Entomology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This article has described the diseases and insect pests of different crops, HYV's as well as current practices of pesticides, plant protection equipment and present status of research activates In Bangladesh. It has been found that about 515 disease and many pests are prevailing in different crops and forest plants in Bangladesh. Presently, 65000 sprayers of different types, makes and different capacities are being used In plant protection purposes. There are 6 factories currently manufacturing hand & foot operated sprayer in the country.

Keywords: Pests, Diseases, Pesticides, Plant protection equipment

Location: BAU, Mymensingh

Start Date: 15-03-1990

End Date: 20-10-1990

Program Area: Pest Management

Non-commodity: Performance

Objectives:

To assess the number with respect to categories of sprayers available in Bangladesh and their respective requirements for effective use of pesticides.

Methodology:

This article has been designed based on the data collected from both primary and secondary sources. The authors visited the sellers of pesticides, sprayer manufacturers and farmers of different socioeconomic levels to collect information and cost (machine use and labour cost) are ascertained through field work. Diseases and Insect Pests of Crops: About 515 diseases have been reported to attack agricultural crops and forest plants in Bangladesh (Fakir, 1985). All of them do not equally affect their respective hosts at all cropping seasons. However, prevailing weather conditions have great influence on the severeness of some of the diseases and some are epiphytes in nature. Out of 515 diseases, 245 are major and losses that result from them are significant. The number of damaging and less damaging diseases found in different crops and forest plants of Bangladesh (Fakir, 1985).

Source of Information: Bangladesh J. Agril. Sci. 19 (1); 63-69, January, 1991

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Achievement/Findings:

Research activity on spray application has not been started In this country. Most of the sprayers used are imported, and a few of them are locally manufactured. The focal made sprayers are very weak and life is very short. Moreover, farmers are using hand stick or alike to distribute the chemicals which is very unscientific and requires more chemicals than the requirement. Proper droplet size and deposition are necessary for obtaining maximum efficiency of deposition and simultaneously to control the pests. Therefore, research should be undertaken both in the laboratory and in the field level to ascertain the appropriate sprayer and spraying system to obtain the maximum benefit from plant protection. The technique used in local sprayer s should be improved.

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