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Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Integrated Pest Manaement (IPM) is a sustainable way to management the pest and disease by combing biological, cultural and chemical approaches in away that minimize the risk of health, economic and enviroment. IPM emphasis on building a healthy crop population with the least possible disruption to the ecosystem.
There is no absolute criteria for IPM, it is a flexible system that make good use of local resources and latest researches, technologies and experiences.
Generally, a four-tier approach is followed:
Prevention: Stop the pest from building up is the first step. This includes a range of strategies which suits local conditions, such as , good varieties, crop rotation, strategic planting plans, soil management, water management, field hygiene etc.
Monitor: Not all pests and diseases require control. Inspect your field and identify the problem accurately. This removes the unnecessary input.
Threshold: Set up a threshold to decide when you should take action. The action should be taken before you got economic loss.
Control: Decide what measures should be taken to control the problem. Choose non-chemical methods first, and the non-specific pest is the most unfavorable choice.
You could learn more about IPM operate below:
You could learn more about IPM operate below:
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