IPM An IPM program is based on knowledge and is information-driven
An IPM program is based on knowledge and is information-driven. IPM
IPM Historical Perspective in U.S.Agriculture
Historical Perspective in U.S. Agriculture IPM
IPM IPM historically developed within Entomology as response to over-reliance and overuse of synthetic insecticides across all crops post-WWIl. Insect management became 'Calendar- based
❚ IPM historically developed within Entomology as response to over-reliance and overuse of synthetic insecticides across all crops post- WWII. ❚ Insect management became ‘Calendarbased’ IPM
IPM The sole reliance of insecticides for insect pest management led to: Selection of resistance in pest populations Destruction of beneficial species Resurgence of target pest populations Outbreaks of secondary pests Hazards to humans and the environment ●“Pesticide Treadmill
❚ The sole reliance of insecticides for insect pest management led to: • Selection of resistance in pest populations • Destruction of beneficial species • Resurgence of target pest populations • Outbreaks of secondary pests • Hazards to humans and the environment •“Pesticide Treadmill” IPM
IPM In the late 1960's-early 1970's -entomologist started to emphasize I ntegrated Pest Management for insect pests -integrating cultural,biological,physical,mechanical,genetic and regulatory methods with pesticide options to manage insect pests below "economic injury levels". Concepts of "Economic Injury Level" and“Action Threshold'”developed
❚ In the late 1960’s -early 1970’s - entomologist started to emphasize I ntegrated Pest Management for insect pests - integrating cultural, biological, physical, mechanical, genetic and regulatory methods with pesticide options to manage insect pests below "economic injury levels". ❚ Concepts of “Economic I njury Level” and “Action Threshold” developed IPM