Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

These flashcards cover key concepts, methods, benefits, and drawbacks of Integrated Pest Management discussed in the lecture.

What does IPM stand for?

Integrated Pest Management.

What is the main goal of Integrated Pest Management?

To minimize pesticide use and environmental disruption.

Name one method used in Integrated Pest Management.

Biocontrol.

What is biocontrol in the context of pest management?

The use of natural predators, competitors, or parasites to control pest populations.

What defines the crop rotation method?

Planting different crops in different seasons to disrupt pest food sources.

What are two benefits of crop rotation?

Prevents pests from establishing in soil and allows for longer planting seasons.

What is intercropping?

Planting two different species that either deter pests or attract them to a specific plant.

What is the 'push-pull' system in intercropping?

Using two plants where one repels pests and the other attracts them.

What is an example of a plant used to deter moths in intercropping?

Desmodium.

What is a negative impact of pesticide use mentioned in the lecture?

Pesticides can cause cancer and harm non-target species.

What are some consequences of using pesticides on wildlife?

Intersex frogs, thinning eagle eggshells, and colony collapse in bee populations.

What is a significant drawback of Integrated Pest Management?

It can be time-consuming and costly.

Why is monitoring pest populations important in IPM?

To ensure that pest control methods are targeted and specific.

How does reducing pesticide use benefit human health?

Decreases exposure to carcinogenic chemicals.

What method could be used to introduce natural predators in a field?

Purchasing predators like ladybugs or creating habitats that attract them.

What can be limited by minimizing pesticide use in agriculture?

Contamination of ground and surface waters.

What is a factor to consider when identifying pests?

The weather and the pests' natural life cycles.

What is an advantage of using multiple methods for pest control?

It creates an integrated approach that is more effective overall.

Why might IPM require more resources than traditional pest control methods?

Because it involves research and active monitoring of pest populations.

What are the risks of pesticide runoff?

Contamination of water supplies.