Managing Garden Pests Flashcards
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A combination of various control methods to manage pests in an environmentally responsible way.
What are the main methods in IPM?
Biological control
Cultural control
Mechanical control
Chemical control (last resort)
What is Biological Control?
Using natural enemies of pests to reduce their population (e.g., introducing beneficial insects like ladybugs).
What is Cultural Control?
Changing the environment to make it unsuitable for pests (e.g., planting pest-resistant plants or using crop rotation).
What is Mechanical Control?
Using physical barriers or tools to prevent pests from accessing plants (e.g., fences, row covers, nets, diatomaceous earth).
What is Chemical Control?
The use of pesticides, typically a last resort after other methods have been tried.
How do seeds influence pest control?
Choosing pest-resistant seed varieties can help prevent infestations.
How does irrigation influence pest control?
Proper irrigation ensures plants are healthy and not stressed, reducing vulnerability to pests.
How does tidiness help with pest control?
Keeping the garden clean by removing weeds, dead plants, and debris helps reduce pest habitats.
What does Avoidance mean in pest management?
Choosing pest-resistant plant types and proper planting techniques to avoid attracting pests.
. What does Monitoring involve?
Regularly checking plants for signs of pests or damage to catch issues early.
What does Suppression mean in pest management?
Taking action to control pests through physical means, weeding, or, if necessary, applying pesticides.
