Agrotechnology

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach for pest management

3^rd International Conference on Agriculture & Horticulture

October 27-29, 2014 Hyderabad International Convention Centre, India

Damini Thawait, Amit Kumar Patel and Samaptika Kar

Posters: Agrotechnol

Abstract:

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This information, in combination with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment. Integrated pest management takes advantage of all appropriate pest management options, including the judicious use of pesticides. In contrast, organic food production applies many of the same concepts as IPM but limits the use of pesticides to those that are produced from natural sources, as opposed to synthetic chemicals. Integrated pest management has been identified by the federal government as an underutilized approach to pest control that would lead to reductions in pesticide risk. The National Integrated Pest Management Forum, sponsored by EPA in June 1992. IPM takes advantage of all appropriate pest management options, both preventative and curative. IPM is not a single pest control method but, rather, an approach to identifying and solving pest problems.