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Title:Farmers' knowledge and experience of indigenous insect pest control in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
Authors:Odeyemi, O.O.ISNI
Masika, P.
Afolayan, A.J.
Year:2006
Periodical:Indilinga: African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Volume:5
Issue:2
Pages:167-174
Language:English
Geographic term:South Africa
Subjects:pest control
indigenous knowledge
insects
small farms
Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment
Development and Technology
Abstract:This study was conducted to document the knowledge of small-scale farmers regarding indigenous insect pest control methods in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. A survey was carried out using a combination of questionnaires and focus group discussions. More than 70 percent of the farmers were literate, with both males (46 percent) and females (54 percent) actively involved in farming. 58 percent of the farmers were pensioners. Crops cultivated included maize and vegetables. The level of pest awareness among the farmers was high (92 percent), with over 70 percent of farmers relying on synthetic insecticides for pest control. 63 percent of the farmers were, however, aware of indigenous methods of insect pest control. Unfortunately, such methods are currently being neglected and knowledge of their application was found to be eroding. It is necessary to re-popularize the indigenous methods of insect control given that they are mostly safer and cheaper than synthetic insecticides. Bibliogr., sum. [Journal abstract]
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