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What is integrated pest management? Discuss biological control of pests in detail. |
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Answer» Integrated pest management It is also known as integrated pest control (IPC) which is a broad-based approach that integrates practices for economic control of pests. IPM aims to suppress pest populations below the economic injury level (EIL). Biological control of pests Use of Predators: Predators catch and eat their prey. Some common predatory arthropods include ladybird beetles, carabidae (ground) beetles, big-eyed bugs, and spiders. Use of Parasitoids: Parasitoids (sometimes called parasites) do not usually eat their hosts directly. Adult parasitoids of caterpillars and host insect, such as nectar or pollen. Use of Pathogens: Pathogens are disease-causing organisms. with your certifier before using this. Several insect-pathogenic fungi are used as microbial control agents, … insect-parasitic (entomopathogenic or insecticidal) nematodes… to be effective. |
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