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What is IPM?
Ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term prevention of pests or their damage through a combination of techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of cultural practices, and use of resistant varieties.
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Insects can become resistant to chemical pesticides Approximately 500 species of insects are resistant to one or more pesticides
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Mechanical approach:
Limits the pest's access to food, water and harborage sites (i.e. proper storage of food/water supplies or installation or repair of physical barriers to future pest intrusion use of mechanical devices (i.e. traps) Example Japanese beetle traps
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Biological approach:
Introduction of a natural enemy of the pest Example Lady bugs feed on aphids and can be introduced to reduce the aphid population on crops
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Chemical approach:
Pesticide applications that have minimal risks associated with their use Using the least amount of chemicals that will still be effective
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Adapted from Retail Best Practices and Guide to Food Safety and Sanitation 2003
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RBP Pg. .
Adapted from Retail Best Practices and Guide to Food Safety and Sanitation 2003
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