Pest management

Angel

What is Integrated Pest Management and its objectives?

Ephraim

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to pest management that involves the use of a combination of techniques to manage pests in a way that is economically, environmentally, and socially sound. The objectives of IPM are to manage pests in a way that:

1. Minimizes economic damage to crops and livestock
2. Reduces the use of pesticides and their impact on the environment and human health
3. Uses a variety of pest control methods, such as biological control, cultural practices, and use of resistant plant varieties
4. Monitors pest populations and the effectiveness of pest control methods to make informed decisions
5. Encourages the adoption of IPM by farmers and stakeholders through education and outreach.