Intergrated Pest Management

Question 1

What strategies have been used against pests?

Answer 1

1. Mechanical trapping devices
2. Natural predators
3. Insect growth regulators
4. Mating disruption substances

Question 2

What is the example of IPM usage?

Answer 2

1990s Pennsylvania, USA used in several crops including maize

Used pheromone traps on insects reduced pesticide application by 50% saving farmers $20 million a year