IPM: Integrated Pest Management
Say you have a pest problem. If you grow anything, even a few potted plants, you are sure to
have pests… but is it a problem? How many bugs are too many?
What’s Your Action Threshold?
An “action threshold” refers to the point...
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IPM: Integrated Pest Management
Say you have a pest problem. If you grow anything, even a few potted plants, you are sure to
have pests… but is it a problem? How many bugs are too many?
What’s Your Action Threshold?
An “action threshold” refers to the point at which your pest population requires control.
Usually the action threshold is marked by an “economic injury level”- the pest density at
which your yield loss costs more than management costs.
The Benefits of a IPM Strategy
The trick to the most efficient pest management is something called IPM- Integrated Pest
Management.
In IPM, multiple methods can be combined to create a strong management system that fits
YOUR specific needs.
You can design an IPM approach based on your specific pest, your specific crops, and any
other environmental factors that come into play.
The 4 “Rules” of a Successful IPM Strategy:
1) Only spray when you need to.
Know when it is necessary to spray and when it is inefficient. (This is determined with your
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