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In agriculture, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a pest control strategy that uses an array of complementary methods: natural predators and parasites, pest-resistant varieties, cultural practices, biological controls, various physical techniques, and pesticides as a last resort. It is an ecological approach that can significantly reduce or eliminate the use of pesticides.
For their leadership in developing and spreading IPM worldwide, Dr. Perry Adkisson and Dr. Ray F. Smith received the 1997 World Food Prize.
How IPM works
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An example
In 1954, a new type of aphid was seen in California. At first, organophosphate pesticides were applied but after 5 years, most of the aphid population had become resistant. The pesticides also killed natural predators of the aphid. In the application of IPM, the amount of organophosphate used was lowered to allow the natural predators to live; further predators were also introduced.
External links
- GreenMethods.com - Extensive biocontrol and IPM information resource
- UC IPM - California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program
- Harvard University IPM - Harvard University IPM Program
- IFAS IPM - University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences IPM Program
- New York State IPM Program - New York State (Cornell University) IPM Program