Integrated Pest Management

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Integrated Pest Management

• Northeastern Agricultural Education
• Mr. Caffee

Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education
Curriculum Office July 2002
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What is integrated pest management?

• A plan that uses a combination of measures to
  reduce pest damage with the least environmental
  disruption.

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Pest Control Methods

• Mechanical
• Biological
• Cultural
• Genetic Enhancement
• Chemical

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Mechanical Control of Pests

• Tillage
• Rotary Hoe
• Cultivator
• Disc
• Slash Burn
• Hand Weeding

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Cultural Pest Control

• Plant Population
• Row width
• Fertility
• Planting Date
• Crop Rotation
• Surface Residue

• Mixed Cropping
• Scarecrows
• Drainage
• Smother Techniques
• Burial of Garbage

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Biological Pest Control

• Beneficial Insects
• Parasites
• Predators
• Sex Attractants
• Irradiation of males
• Fungal Control
• Selective Breeding

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Beneficial Insects

• Walking Sticks
• Praying Mantis
• Ladybugs
• Honey Bees

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Genetic Enhancements

• Round-up Ready
• Soybeans
• Corn
• Alfalfa
• Bt Corn
• Potato Leaf Hopper Resistant Alfalfa