"Releasing Natural Enemies to Control Pests" ... Sangju-si, Gyeongbuk, Pilot Project for Integrated Pest Management Technology

Highly Effective, Pest Control Costs Reduced by Half

Sangju City implemented eco-friendly agriculture by conducting a pilot project for integrated pest control technology, hanging bags containing natural enemies between crops.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Se-ryeong] The Agricultural Technology Center in Sangju-si, Gyeongbuk, has promoted the ‘Integrated Pest Management Technology Demonstration Project Using Natural Enemies and Crop Protection Agents’ throughout this year.

The ‘Integrated Pest Management Technology Demonstration Project Using Natural Enemies and Crop Protection Agents’ was implemented for the first time this year to supply eco-friendly and safe agricultural products.

The center supplied four types of natural enemies, including Colemani Zindivel and Miles Mite, along with eco-friendly agricultural materials, to 10 farms belonging to the Eco-friendly Facility Vegetable Research Association.

Colemani Zindivel is a representative natural enemy that lays eggs inside aphids, parasitizes and kills them, and then preys on about 380 other individuals.

Miles Mite preys on pests such as mites, root flies, and chicken mites, making it excellent for pest control.

The Aekkot Norinjae is a natural enemy that pierces the body of pests with its proboscis to suck sap, controlling thrips, moths, and others.

Applying the project to farms cultivating cucumber, chili pepper, and tomato resulted in the preemptive control of aphids, mites, thrips, and other pests that transmit viruses.

On average, pest control costs per vinyl greenhouse were reduced from about 2 million won to approximately 1 million won, about half the cost.

Pest control technology using natural enemies such as Colemani Zindivel, Miles Mite, Aekkot Norinjae, and Jindihokpari also addresses the issue of pesticide residues, which is recognized as an international challenge.

The Technology Distribution and Vegetable Livestock Team stated, “We will strive to promote the supply and consumption of eco-friendly agricultural products using natural enemies to improve the health of Sangju citizens.”

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