Integrated pest management programs strive to solve agricultural problems.(Forum)

From: Agricultural Research | Date: November 1, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

The Agricultural Research Service currently conducts integrated pest management (IPM) programs and research at 44 locations. More than 135 projects are focused on developing and testing environmentally friendly pest control technologies as a part of an IPM strategy. These projects emphasize biological control, behavior-modifying chemicals, sterile-insect release techniques, resistance management, cultural practices, improved pesticide application technologies, and other related pest control tactics. Target pests include a multitude of insects, mites and ticks, plant pathogens and ...

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