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ORGANIC PEST

MANAGEMENT

1. Mechanical control – physical barriers

2. Natural/ organic pesticides – tobacco

decoction

3. Genetic control – using genetically modified

plants which are insect repellent. E.g. BT

cotton.

4. Plant based insect repellents:

Phytochemicals that repel insects. E.g. Aloe

vera