Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

A collection of flashcards covering key vocabulary and principles related to Integrated Pest Management (IPM), including definitions of concepts, practices, and challenges within the field.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

A strategy that combines various pest control techniques to minimize pest populations and reduce pesticide use.

Globalization

The process of increased interconnectedness and exchange of people and produce across the world.

Soil erosion

The wearing away of the topsoil due to factors like water, wind, and human activity.

Monoculture

The agricultural practice of growing a single crop species over a wide area for many consecutive years.

Cultural management strategies

Practices aimed at maintaining healthy crops and minimizing pest problems through soil management, crop rotation, and other agricultural methods.

EU Directive 2009/128/EC

Legislation establishing a framework for the sustainable use of pesticides within European Union member states.

Eight principles of IPM

Guidelines proposed to ensure effective pest management, including prevention, monitoring, and evaluation.

Monitoring

The systematic observation of pests and diseases using various tools, such as forecasts, thresholds, and field observations.

Pesticide resistance

The ability of pest populations to survive exposure to pesticides that once killed them, often due to overuse or misuse of chemicals.

Beneficial organisms

Natural enemies of pests, such as predators and parasites, that help control pest populations.

Crop rotation

The practice of alternating different crops in a specific sequence on the same land to improve soil health and reduce pest and disease issues.

Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV)

A viral disease affecting cereals, transmitted primarily by aphids.

Fusarium spp.

A genus of fungi that can cause diseases in crops such as wheat and maize, often leading to mycotoxin contamination.

Powdery mildew

A fungal disease characterized by white powdery spots on plant leaves, often impacting crops like wheat.

Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

A fungal pathogen responsible for causing Sclerotinia disease, affecting various crops like oilseed rape.

Reduced pesticide use

A principle in IPM that emphasizes minimizing the quantity and frequency of pesticide applications.

Resistance management

Strategies aimed at preventing the development of pesticide resistance in pest populations through diverse control methods.

Nutrient deficiencies

Conditions where plants lack essential nutrients required for growth, leading to increased susceptibility to diseases.

Minimal tillage

An agricultural practice that reduces soil disturbance, aiming to improve soil structure and health while controlling pests.