In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 2. Origin of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 3. Integration of Pest Management Tactics 4. Constraints in Implementation 5. Framework of IPM Programme 6. Advantages. Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Integrated pest management (IPM) is based on ecological principles and involves […]
Integrated Pest Management: Constraints and Advantages | Agriculture
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Development of an IPM Programme: 3 Phases | Agriculture
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The development of an integrated pest management programme involves three distinct phases, viz., the problem definition phase, the research phase and the implementation phase. 1. Problem Definition Phase: The successful integration and use of control options in an integrated pest management programme depends to a very large extent on the time and effort apportioned to […]
Effects of Transgenic Crops on Non-Target Organisms | Pest Management
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One of the major public concerns about transgenic crops is their effect on non-target organisms. The results of a number of studies have demonstrated that the effects of transgenic crops on non-target organisms including natural enemies and other arthropods are likely to be much less severe than those of the broad-spectrum insecticides. Effect # 1. […]