80 likes | 182 Vues
Integrated Pest Management. Northeastern Agricultural Education Mr. Caffee. Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office July 2002. What is integrated pest management?. A plan that uses a combination of measures to reduce pest damage with the least environmental disruption.
E N D
Integrated Pest Management Northeastern Agricultural Education Mr. Caffee Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office July 2002
What is integrated pest management? • A plan that uses a combination of measures to reduce pest damage with the least environmental disruption.
Pest Control Methods • Mechanical • Biological • Cultural • Genetic Enhancement • Chemical
Mechanical Control of Pests • Tillage • Rotary Hoe • Cultivator • Disc • Slash & Burn • Hand Weeding
Plant Population Row width Fertility Planting Date Crop Rotation Surface Residue Mixed Cropping Scarecrows Drainage Smother Techniques Burial of Garbage Cultural Pest Control
Beneficial Insects Parasites Predators Sex Attractants Irradiation of males Fungal Control Selective Breeding Biological Pest Control
Beneficial Insects • Walking Sticks • Praying Mantis • Ladybugs • Honey Bees
Genetic Enhancements • Round-up Ready • Soybeans • Corn • Alfalfa • Bt Corn • Potato Leaf Hopper Resistant Alfalfa