Case Studies
Crop Residue and Pest Management
Costa Rica
Overview
Costa Rica is known for being one of the leading producers and exporters of pineapple in the world.
The problem they face is that after the pineapple is harvested, the leftover residue decomposes, leading to an infestation of stable flies , in addition to farmland contaminated by agrochemicals. The conventional way to manage residues is to use herbicides and then burn or put them in the ground.
Costa Rica is known for being one of the leading producers and exporters of pineapple in the world.
The problem they face is that after the pineapple is harvested, the leftover residue decomposes, leading to an infestation of stable flies , in addition to farmland contaminated by agrochemicals. The conventional way to manage residues is to use herbicides and then burn or put them in the ground.
EM Application
In three pilot tests, they applied EM・1 or combine EM・1 and chemicals to crop residue.
・T4: 20L of EM・1/ha ×2
・T5: Staricide (triflumuron) + EM・1
・T7: Dimilin + EM・1
In three pilot tests, they applied EM・1 or combine EM・1 and chemicals to crop residue.
・T4: 20L of EM・1/ha ×2
・T5: Staricide (triflumuron) + EM・1
・T7: Dimilin + EM・1
Effects and Results
・EM effect minimized the stable fly infestation
・EM helped breakdown the crop residue faster
・EM reduced agrochemicals use
Comparing the control and EM area after 10 days
・EM effect minimized the stable fly infestation
・EM helped breakdown the crop residue faster
・EM reduced agrochemicals use
Comparing the control and EM area after 10 days
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For further information, please contact our partner at:
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600m al norte y 50m al sur del colegio de Ingenieros Agrónomos, San Vicente, Moravia, Costa Rica
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(June 2023)
