IPM A Primer Lorraine P.Berkett Plant Pathologist IPM Specialist University of Vermont
Lorraine P. Berk et t Plant Pat hologist IPM Spec ial ist Universit y of Verm ont A Prim er
IPM This presentation will cover: I PM-What is it? I PM Concepts and Strategies 0 Components of I PM program
This presentation will cover: ❚ I PM - What is it? ❚ I PM Concepts and Strategies ❚ Components of I PM program IPM
Integrated Pest Management IPM is a sustainable approach to managing pests which combines biological,cultural,physical,and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health,and environmental risks. “Risk Reduction
Integrated Pest Management ❚ IPM is a sustainable approach to managing pests which combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks. “Risk Reduction
Integrated Pest Management Holistic approach that is ecologically based involves knowledge of crop,of the biology and life cycles of pests and other organisms within the ecosystem and the impact of environment
Integrated Pest Management ❚ Holistic approach that is ecologically based – involves knowledge of crop, of the biology and life cycles of pests and other organisms within the ecosystem and the impact of environment
IPM IPM is a philosophy,a way of thinking,a way of approaching pest management. Integration-different levels Integration of knowledge,information Integration of insect,disease,weed management -crop management
❚ IPM is a philosophy, a way of thinking, a way of approaching pest management. Integration - different levels ❚ Integration of knowledge, information ❚ Integration of insect, disease, weed management -> crop management IPM
IPM Integrated Pest Management is an important component of Sustainable Agriculture
❚ Integrated Pest Management is an important component of Sustainable Agriculture IPM
Sustainable Agriculture economically viable,environmentally sound and socially acceptable agriculture; enhances profits,protects the environment, and improves the quality of life
Sustainable Agriculture economically viable, environmentally sound and socially acceptable agriculture; enhances profits, protects the environment, and improves the quality of life
IPM ITypes of“Pests” .Insects Mites (Arthropods) Pathogens-disease causing organisms (fungi,bacteria,nematodes,viruses,etc.) .Weeds Vertebrate "pests"-birds voles,deer, etc
❚ Types of “Pests” •Insects & Mites (Arthropods) •Pathogens - disease causing organisms (fungi, bacteria, nematodes, viruses, etc.) •Weeds •Vertebrate "pests" - birds voles, deer, etc. IPM
Phylloxera Bird damage ALS GBM
Bird damage GBM ALS Phylloxera
IPM 1 Management- involves planning, involves monitoring, involves application of knowledge and information
❚ Management - involves planning, involves monitoring, involves application of knowledge and information IPM