A Conceptual Model for Assessing the Minimum Size Area for an Area-Wide Integrated Pest Management Program
Joint Authors
Matlock, Robert
Suckling, David M.
Vreysen, Marc J. B.
Gilchrist, Stuart
Barclay, Hugh J.
Enkerlin, Walther R.
Reyes, Jesus
Source
International Journal of Agronomy
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-03-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A conceptual model was developed based on the two basic spatial elements of area-wide integrated pest management (AW-IPM), a core area and a buffer zone, to determine the minimum size of the protected area for the program to be technically feasible and economically justifiable.
The model consisted of a biological part (insect dispersal) and an economic part.
The biological part used random walks and diffusion equations to describe insect dispersal and to determine the minimum width of the buffer zone required to protect the core area from immigration of pests from outside.
In the economic part, the size of the core area was calculated to determine the point at which the revenues from the core area equal the control costs.
This model will need to be calibrated and validated for each species and geographic location.
Tsetse flies and the Mediterranean fruit fly are used as case studies to illustrate the model.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Barclay, Hugh J.& Matlock, Robert& Gilchrist, Stuart& Suckling, David M.& Reyes, Jesus& Enkerlin, Walther R.…[et al.]. 2011. A Conceptual Model for Assessing the Minimum Size Area for an Area-Wide Integrated Pest Management Program. International Journal of Agronomy،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Barclay, Hugh J.…[et al.]. A Conceptual Model for Assessing the Minimum Size Area for an Area-Wide Integrated Pest Management Program. International Journal of Agronomy No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Barclay, Hugh J.& Matlock, Robert& Gilchrist, Stuart& Suckling, David M.& Reyes, Jesus& Enkerlin, Walther R.…[et al.]. A Conceptual Model for Assessing the Minimum Size Area for an Area-Wide Integrated Pest Management Program. International Journal of Agronomy. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-12.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-469870