Evaluación de recomendaciones técnicas de almacenes agrícolas para el control de paratrioza (Bactericera cockerelli sulc.) en papa en Guano y Riobamba, provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

The aim of this research was to evaluate the technical recommendations of agricultural warehouses for the control of paratrioza (Bactericera cockerelli Sulc.) in potatoes in Guano and Riobamba, Chimborazo province. The methodology implemented was descriptive and correlational, collecting information through surveys on the current status of the technical recommendations. The results showed that all the agricultural technicians surveyed correctly identified potato purple top disease as well as paratrioza. The products recommended by the technicians were Abamectins (FULLMECTIN, SOLVIGO) Diflubenzuron (FLUTE, DIMILIN, CORRIDABUL), profenofos (CURACRON, BUFFAGO), methomyl (KUIK, ENDGUSAMIL) and buprofezin (APPLAUD). It was found that the technicians of the agricultural warehouses made recommendations that exceed the adequate dose and the suggested products are of moderate toxicological category (Category II, III and IV). It is concluded that, although the technicians of the agricultural warehouses identified the problem of purple top and paratrioza, their lack of knowledge about the adequate dosage and the damage they can cause to the crop and the soil, which could lead to resistance to these products.