Integrated Pest Management (IPM) By: Carolyn Sears pd. 9
So… What Is IPM? An effective, eco-friendly way to control the pest population with the least possible damage. Based on: –Life cycles –Interaction with the environment
Fantastic, but where can it be used? Agricultural and non-agricultural settings: –Household –Garden –Workplace
How?
Examples, Examples, Examples Beneficial insects: – Lady bugs – Praying Mantis – Mason Bee Bad insects: – Fruit worms – Mites – Horse flies – Fleas
Advantages Increased yield with less production Better eco-system Organic Produce Little skill, equipment, risk, and costs
Disadvantages Developmental labor What works Set traps Monitor Crops Background knowledge
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