5.14 Integrated Pest Management

• What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

  Minimize reliance on pesticides
• IPM uses synthetic pesticides as the first line of defense.

  False
• Place the core principles of IPM in the correct order.

  1️⃣ Monitoring

  2️⃣ Action Thresholds

  3️⃣ Prevention

  4️⃣ Biological Control

  5️⃣ Reduced-Risk Pesticides
• What is one major environmental benefit of IPM?

  Reduced pesticide pollution
• IPM protects biodiversity by avoiding harm to non-target species
• Why is monitoring a key principle of IPM?

  To assess pest levels
• Cultural practices in IPM include sanitation and crop rotation.
• Biological control in IPM often uses natural predators like ladybugs
• What type of pesticides are used in IPM as a last resort?

  Reduced-risk pesticides
• The main goal of IPM is to eliminate pests entirely.

  False
• Cultural practices in IPM include sanitation and crop rotation
• What is the role of action thresholds in IPM?

  Define pest levels for intervention
• IPM reduces costs by lowering pesticide expenses
• Arrange the core principles of IPM in the correct sequence.

  1️⃣ Monitoring

  2️⃣ Action Thresholds

  3️⃣ Prevention

  4️⃣ Biological Control

  5️⃣ Reduced-Risk Pesticides
• Why is prevention considered a core principle of IPM?

  To avoid pest infestations
• Crop rotation is an example of a cultural practice used in IPM.
• What does the monitoring principle in IPM involve?

  Assessing pest populations
• Action thresholds in IPM define pest levels that require intervention
• Which cultural practice is used in IPM to prevent pest infestations?

  Crop rotation
• Biological control in IPM involves introducing natural predators to control pests.
• Reduced-risk pesticides are used in IPM as a last resort.
• Match the cultural practice with its purpose in IPM:

  Crop rotation ↔️ Prevents pest infestations

  Sanitation ↔️ Reduces pest habitats
• What is an example of biological control used in IPM?

  Ladybugs eating aphids
• Insecticidal soaps are considered reduced-risk pesticides in IPM.
• IPM methods minimize reliance on synthetic pesticides.
• What is one advantage of IPM in terms of environmental impact?

  Reduced pesticide use
• Cost savings in IPM are achieved by lowering pesticide costs.
• How does IPM contribute to sustainability in agriculture?

  Promotes long-term practices
• Implementing IPM requires significant knowledge of pest biology and ecological processes.
• Unlike quick-acting pesticides, IPM results take time to see.
• What understanding must farmers possess to use IPM effectively?

  Pests and their environment
• Match the step in IPM with its purpose in agriculture:

  Monitoring pest populations ↔️ Assess pest levels

  Determining action thresholds ↔️ Define intervention levels

  Implementing prevention strategies ↔️ Utilize cultural practices

  Applying biological control ↔️ Introduce natural predators

  Using reduced-risk pesticides ↔️ Employ targeted treatments
• How does IPM enhance food safety in agriculture?

  Reduces pesticide residues
• What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in agriculture?

  Long-term prevention
• The first step in IPM is monitoring pest populations
• Steps in IPM for agriculture

  1️⃣ Monitor pest populations

  2️⃣ Determine action thresholds

  3️⃣ Implement prevention strategies

  4️⃣ Apply biological control

  5️⃣ Use reduced-risk pesticides
• Reduced-risk pesticides are used in IPM as the first line of defense against pests.

  False
• What method did the farmer use in the example to monitor aphid populations on tomato plants?

  Sticky traps
• One of the benefits of IPM is a reduced environmental impact
• Match the benefit of IPM with its description:

  Reduced Environmental Impact ↔️ Minimizes pollution and harm to ecosystems

  Improved Crop Health ↔️ Protects crops from pest damage without harmful chemicals

  Increased Biodiversity ↔️ Supports natural enemies and beneficial insects

  Enhanced Food Safety ↔️ Reduces pesticide residues on produce