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Integrated Pest Management IPM Diego Martin North Secondary School

What is IPM Integrated Pest Management (IPM) involves using different environmentally friendly methods to eradicate pest & diseases..

Integrated Pest Management IPM emphasizes the use of biological, cultural, and mechanical methods of control. Chemical control is used as a last resort to destroy pest and diseases.

Biological control is a method of controlling pest (including insects, mites, weeds and plant diseases) using other living organism Biological Control

Mechanical Control Mechanical Controls—the use of hands-on techniques as well as simple equipment, devices, and natural ingredients that provide a protective barrier between plants and insects. Eg. of some devices and equipments used in biological controll are:  Traps,  Attractants,  Water pressure spray,  Iinsect vacuum,  Diatomaceous Earth  Insecticidal Soaps  Soaps vs. Detergents  Horticulture Oils

Cultural Control Cultural practices/methods are agricultural practices used to enhance crop production by improving the quality and quantity of crop produce, preventing weed, pest & disease problems without the use of chemical substances.

Cultural Practices in Agriculture  Moulding  Mulching  Staking  Weeding  Pruning  Fertilizing (organic manure/fertilizer)  Irrigation

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Remember in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) chemical control is used as a last and final resort.

Importance of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)  Avoids the build up of immunity  Is environmentally friendly  Encourages good agricultural practices  Is cost effective

Question Write short notes on the following  What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)  Why is IPM important in agriculture  Chemicals should be used as a last resort in IPM. Explain why?