Discontinuous harvesting policy in a Filippov system involving prey refuge

Abstract: In this article, a non-smooth predator-prey dynamical system is considered. Here, we discuss about sustainable harvesting in a Filippov predator-prey system, which can produce yield and at the same time prevent over-exploitation of bioresources. The local and global stability analysis of the two subsystems, with and without harvesting, are studied. Furthermore, for the Filippov system, we have performed bifurcation analysis for several key parameters like predation rate, threshold quantity and prey refuge. Some local sliding bifurcations are also observed for the system. Numerical simulations are presented to illustrate the dynamical behaviour of the system.