VII.) Integration Management Tools

Question 1

IPM Tools Outline

Answer 1

1. ) Biological Controls
2. )Cultural Controls
3. ) Mechanical and Physical Controls
4. )Chemical Controls

Question 2

Biological Controls

Answer 2

Any activity of one species that reduces the adverse effects of other pest species: often occurs naturally.

• (Exapmle: For insects. parasitoids)
• IPM seeks to enhance these situations against pests

Question 3

Cultural Controls

Answer 3

The modification of normal crop or landscape management practices to decrease pests.
*Exampe: Timing of planting, harvest, crop rotation, sanitation, intercropping, fallowing, etc.

Question 4

Mechanical/Physical Controls

Answer 4

Measures specifically taken to eliminate the pest directly or indirectly through changes in the environment that make it unsuitable for pest entry, dispersal, survival, and/or reproduction.

Question 5

Chemical Control

Answer 5

Application of pesticides.
The challenge with IPM is how to use them efficiently and effectively without impacting non-target species and the environment. This is where some of the most important PCA decisions are made.
*Be aware of the mode of action.
*Application costs should not exceed economic return and goes back to considering action guidelines.