Principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

These flashcards cover key concepts surrounding Integrated Pest Management (IPM), mechanisms of pest control, and important pesticide information, each relevant to principles outlined in the lecture notes.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

A system of controlling pests through selection, integration, and implementation based on predicted economic, ecological, and sociological consequences.

Cultural Controls

Practices that modify the environment to reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.

Monitoring Program

A system of regularly checking pest activity and beneficial insect presence to inform pest management decisions.

Threshold Levels

The specific level of pest presence that triggers action or treatment in pest management.

Neonicotinoid Pesticides

A class of insecticides modeled after nicotine; known to cause fatalities in non-target organisms, particularly pollinators.

Pest Identification (Pest ID)

The process of correctly identifying pests, which is crucial for effective pest management.

Supervised Insect Control

A control program emphasizing monitoring insect pests and their beneficial counterparts to determine the need for pesticide application.

Sociological and Political Consequences

The implications of pesticide regulations and practices on community health and local governance.

Pesticide Resistance

The reduced effectiveness of a pesticide against a pest due to genetic adaptations.

Pest Predictive Calendar

A tool used to predict the active life stages of pests based on plant phenological indicators and growing degree days.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

A system of controlling pests through selection, integration, and implementation based on predicted economic, ecological, and sociological consequences.

Cultural Controls

Practices that modify the environment to reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.

Monitoring Program

A system of regularly checking pest activity and beneficial insect presence to inform pest management decisions.

Threshold Levels

The specific level of pest presence that triggers action or treatment in pest management.

Neonicotinoid Pesticides

A class of insecticides modeled after nicotine; known to cause fatalities in non-target organisms, particularly pollinators.

Pest Identification (Pest ID)

The process of correctly identifying pests, which is crucial for effective pest management.

Supervised Insect Control

A control program emphasizing monitoring insect pests and their beneficial counterparts to determine the need for pesticide application.

Sociological and Political Consequences

The implications of pesticide regulations and practices on community health and local governance.

Pesticide Resistance

The reduced effectiveness of a pesticide against a pest due to genetic adaptations.

Pest Predictive Calendar

A tool used to predict the active life stages of pests based on plant phenological indicators and growing degree days.

What are the three main components of IPM?

Selection, integration, and implementation of pest control strategies.

What is the primary aim of Cultural Controls?

To modify the environment to reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.

What is the purpose of a Monitoring Program in IPM?

To regularly check pest activity and beneficial insect presence, informing management decisions.

What adverse effect are Neonicotinoid Pesticides known for?

Causing fatalities in non-target organisms, especially pollinators.

What two types of indicators are used by a Pest Predictive Calendar?

Plant phenological indicators and growing degree days.