integrated pest management

The control of pests or diseases by using an array of crop production strategies, combined with careful monitoring of insect pests or weed populations and other methods. Some approaches include selection of resistant varieties, timing of cultivation, biological control methods, and minimal use of chemical pesticides so that natural enemies of pests are not destroyed. These approaches are used to anticipate and prevent pests and diseases from reaching economically damaging levels. A management effort combining biological and chemical controls to reduce reliance on synthetic pesticides; using the best features of chemical, biological, and cultural controls in an overall pest control program.

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