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Definition of “Cultural Control”:

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A preventative measure to avoid weeds/pests/diseases in the first place, without the need for chemicals.

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Definition of “Physical Control”:

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A measure to ensure plant health using manual assistance, to avoid spread of pests/diseases to other plants, without the need for chemicals.

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Definition of “Biological Control”:

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A measure which introduces predators and parasites to control pests (rarely diseases), without the need for chemicals.

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Definition of “Chemical Control”:

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A measure which uses organic and inorganic compounds and products that are able to kill weeds, pests and diseases.

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Definition of “Plant Disease”:

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An unhealthy condition in a plant, caused by a pathogenic fungus, virus or bacterium.

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Definition of “Garden Pest”:

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An animal that causes damage to plants through predation or parasitism.

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Definition of “Plant Disorder”:

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A plant problem that is abiotic - i.e. not caused directly by any biological agent (pest/disease)

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