Gardening Pathshala

Pest management is a critical aspect of agriculture and other industries where pests can cause significant economic losses. However, conventional pest management practices, such as indiscriminate pesticide use, can have harmful impacts on the environment, human health, and non-target organisms. That's where Integrated Pest Management (IPM) comes in - a sustainable approach that effectively manages pests while minimizing adverse effects on the environment. What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? IPM is an ecosystem-based approach to managing pests that integrates multiple strategies to prevent and control pest populations. It involves a combination of cultural, biological, and chemical control measures, including pest-resistant crops, natural enemies of pests, and targeted pesticide applications. The goal of IPM is to maintain pest populations below economic thresholds while minimizing the use of pesticides and preserving natural enemies and other beneficial organisms. By using a ...