Insect pests are the prime threats to production and productivity of greenhouse crops worldwide. Ipm allows farmers to manage diseases, insects, weeds and other pests in a cost effective and environmentally sound way. Biocontrol manufacturers association ibma and pesticide action network europe pan. International organisation for biological control iobcwprs, international.
Integrated pest management ipm, also known as integrated pest control ipc is a. Rats and mice can damage buildings, food, clothing, and documents by gnawing, urinating, defecating, and nesting. Integrated pest management ipm is a sciencebased, commonsense approach for reducing populations of diseasevectors and public health pests. Bee species comparison castes of bees bee behaviour and bee dance. Ipm combines a wide range of tactics, including biological, chemical and cultural practices, to provide reliable, longterm pest control. Integrated pest management the key to crop management in any farming system is the prevention of anything that will decrease the amount of crop harvested. Rats bite more than 4,000 people a year, mostly young children. Integrated pest management food and agriculture organization of.
Apiary management practices bee pasturage foraging seasonal variations. February 2007 more integrated pest management please author kari hamerschlag president, new harvest consulting editor and project coordinator. Ipm uses a variety of pest management techniques that focus on pest prevention, pest reduction, and the elimination of conditions that lead to pest infestations. Ipm integrates pest biology, environmental information and other relevant technologies to reduce pest damage, while minimising health and environmental risks. Integrated pest management ipm is a philosophy that involves the management of a pest instead of controlling or eradicating a pest. Success stories of integrated pest management in field and horticultural crops in india. Presence of warm, humid conditions and abundant food under protected structures provide a stable environment and habitat for pest development. Because they gnaw on hard objects, such as plastic electrical boxes, they can cause fires. Guidance notes on integrated pest management ipm pdf 2,874kb. Pest insects feeding on plants, for example, can reduce harvests or destroy crops.
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