Integrated Pest Management Northeastern Agricultural Education Mr. Caffee Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office July 2002
What is integrated pest management? A plan that uses a combination of measures to reduce pest damage with the least environmental disruption.
Pest Control Methods Mechanical Biological Cultural Genetic Enhancement Chemical
Mechanical Control of Pests Tillage Rotary Hoe Cultivator Disc Slash & Burn Hand Weeding
Cultural Pest Control Plant Population Row width Fertility Planting Date Crop Rotation Surface Residue Mixed Cropping Scarecrows Drainage Smother Techniques Burial of Garbage
Biological Pest Control Beneficial Insects Parasites Predators Sex Attractants Irradiation of males Fungal Control Selective Breeding
Beneficial Insects Walking Sticks Praying Mantis Ladybugs Honey Bees
Genetic Enhancements Round-up Ready Bt Corn Soybeans Corn Alfalfa Bt Corn Potato Leaf Hopper Resistant Alfalfa