TREE DISEASES AND PESTS
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -IPM is not a single pest control method but rather involves integrating multiple control methods based on site information obtained through: inspection; monitoring; and. reports.
Detailed explanation-3: -Identify pests, their hosts and beneficial organisms before taking action. Establish monitoring guidelines for each pest species. Establish an action threshold for the pest. Evaluate and implement control tactics.