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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Farms, Agricultural Production Systems
  2. disease and pest management
  3. pest management
  4. integrated pest management

Preferred term

integrated pest management

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A pest management strategy using a systematic approach in which pest populations are monitored to determine if and when control methods are required. Integrated pest management (IPM) uses biological, chemical, physical, cultural and/or genetic control methods in order to minimize pesticide use, reduce production costs, and protect the environment.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • IPM (integrated pest management)
  • 'push-pull' strategy

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17501

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