Abstract

In this paper, two integrated pest management models are investigated, which rely on release of infective pest individuals and of natural enemies in a constant amount, together with spraying of pesticides. It is proved that the susceptible pests can be eradicated if the release amount of infected pests is above some threshold or the pesticide effect is above another threshold. Furthermore, permanent conditions are established when an impulsive control is used. Finally, numerical results show that (1) fewer infected pests or pesticides are needed as the impulsive strategy is taken, displaying its positive effect on the pest control; (2) our assumption that the natural enemies of the pests do not catch the infective pests would reduce the level of the susceptible pests.

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