Seminar in IPM Theory and Practice (ENY 6934) Norm Leppla University of Florida, IFAS
Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) History of IPM What is IPM? IPM practices and applications Pest outbreaks and growers reaction IPM education, training and credentials Access to IPM information Future of IPM in Florida and elsewhere
IPM Partnerships StateRegionalNational
Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is a long-standing, science- based decision-making process that identifies and reduces risks from pests and pest management strategies. It coordinates information on pest biology, the environment, and available technology to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means, while posing the least risk to people, property, resources, and the environment. IPM provides an effective strategy for managing pests from developed agricultural, residential, and public areas to wild lands. IPM provides an effective, all encompassing, sustainable approach to protect natural resources, crops, animals and people from pests. IPM recommendations are frequently recognized as Best Management Practices (BMP’s) to manage weeds, disease and insects for production of food and fiber (USDA National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management). What is IPM?
Pest outbreaks & disease epidemics Environmental contamination Human health hazards Pest mgmt. costs Reduce risk… IPM System Objectives INCREASE… Reliability Sustainability Cultural Methods Biological Control Chem
IPM Practices
Biological knowledge Monitoring and inspection Act to control pests when necessary Choose least-risk options Long-term, preventative practices Evaluation and records Pesticide management Continual improvement Generic IPM Program
What Causes Pest Outbreaks? Alien invasive species Disrupted environments Pesticide resistance Local invasions Perceptions Others causes?
Disrupted Environments 1896 in Lobby Pool Room~400 people incorporated Miami 1896 in Lobby Pool Room ~400 people incorporated Miami Miami-Dade County Population 2-3 million
Pesticide Resistance The (mistaway) system uses a bio-degradable insecticide derived from the chrysanthemum flower called pyrethrum.
Local Invasions
Perceptions Perceptions
Grower’s Reaction to Outbreaks
Resistant Crop Competitors Natural enemies Resistant varieties Vulnerable Crop Alien Invasive Pest Integrated pest management program: Cultural practices Scouting, Identification of pests and NE Conservation of natural enemies Augmentation of natural enemies Reduced-risk insecticides Resistance management Pesticide program: Application methods Resistance management New pesticides Reaction to a New Pest
Major Florida CropsApprox. AcIPM ProgramsLead IFAS Entomology Faculty IPM Asst. Blueberry10,134XLiburd Citrus (orchards)576,577XRogers, StanslyX Cotton80,053X? Corn (grain)33,915?Nuessly Corn (silage)27,005?Nuessly Corn (sweet)29,000?, PMSPNuessly Grape300?LiburdX Melons25,000?, PMSPWebb Organic5,974XSwisher Ornamental (woody)35,000X, PMSPBuss, MizellX Ornamental (GH & SH)40,000?Osborne, Mannion, ArthursX Pasture (forage)354,860??X Pasture (hay)327,547?? Pecan8,652?Mizell Peppers (Field)6,100XFunderburk, StanslyX Peanut118,637?? Potato27,200?, PMSP? Rice11,376?? Snap bean12,400?? Soybean12,066?? Strawberry7,500X, PMSPLiburd, PriceX Sugarcane378,587?Cherry Tomato (Field)35,000XFunderburk, StanslyX Tropical fruit10,000?, PMSPPena Turf (Sod)100,000?BussX Vegetables224,837X (PMSP)Stansly, WebbX Vegetables (GH)100X (some)Osborne IPM for Florida Cr ops
Potential Threats to IPM Systems Loss of pesticides Offshore competition Damaging weather Population Growth Environmentalism Government “assistance”
Potential Threats to IPM Systems Food borne illnesses Land availability and use Labor and immigration Water quality and quantity Higher operating costs (fuel) New plant pests and diseases
IPM Florida provides statewide, interdisciplinary and inter-unit coordination and assistance for UF/IFAS integrated pest management research Extension and education faculty