Integrated Pest Management IPM Gypsy Moth Fabrella Needle Blight of Hemlock
IPM and Pests Integrated Pest Management (IPM) –A variety of control methods including cultural, mechanical, biological and chemicals to control pest population. Pest –A label applied to an organism when it is in competition with humans for some resource
Examples of Pests Animal Pests –Emerald Ash Borer –Stinkbug Plant Pests –Purple loosestrife –Kudzu
Methods of IPM Examples 1. Pesticides/Herbicides 2. Soap Examples 1. Barriers 2. Traps Examples 1. Introduce predators 2. Limit habitat Chemical Cultural and Physical Biological
Process of IPM
Picture citations Gypsy moth and Hemlock blight, stinkbug and emerald ash borer – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Kudzu, Purple loosestrife –National Geographic