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Natural Management of Pests and Diseases in Syntropic Agroforestry

Discover how to coexist with and manage insects, animals, fungi, and diseases that affect plants in syntropic agroforestry and agriculture in general, without resorting to poisons that contaminate the soil and water. Through practical field experiments, the course shows what really works and what doesn't, teaching non-toxic, simple, and inexpensive methods that you can apply yourself on your site. More than just combating them, the goal is to understand the behavior of these organisms and seek a balanced coexistence with the entire ecosystem.

What you will learn

  • How to interpret ant behavior and "language" to reduce agricultural losses.
  • Why fighting ants with biomass or organic fertilization isn't always enough.
  • Which popular techniques actually don't work on large ant colonies, and why.
  • How the "turbo fumigator" works, a prototype built from scrap metal and an air blower.
  • How a pruning experiment raised a mango tree's leaf Brix level and stopped the ant attack in under 24 hours.
  • The limits of mechanical barriers as a control method.
  • How to integrate targeted, nontoxic interventions into agroforestry management.
  • Nontoxic methods tested in practice, low-cost and easy to replicate.