Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the system of crop production that effectively manages pests using a combination of tools cultural, biological or chemical in ways that are economically and environmentally sound.

IPM programs consider both plant health care and pest management while minimizing harmful impacts on the environment. They aim to create conditions that are optimal for the crop and less favourable for pest development. Strong and healthy plants usually have the best chance to resist pests.

IPM programs develop over time. Researchers and extension specialists work to increase knowledge about how pests, plants and the environment affect one another. Farmsers and pest management consultants help to create effective IPM programs for specific fields, with good observations and careful recordkeeping.

Steps in an IPM program are identifying and understanding the pests, regular monitoring, deciding when to control pests, choosing control methods, and evaluating the effectiveness of the program*.

Driediger Farms Ltd. has been actively employing an IPM system for over 10 years.

*2000-2001 Berry Production Guide for Commercial Growers, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

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