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The use of physical means or equipment to manage pests, such as traps, barriers, or manual removal.

Using synthetic copies of natural chemicals to attract pests to traps or disrupt their mating, thus controlling population growth.

Applying technology to monitor crops and apply inputs like water, fertilizer, and pesticides more accurately and efficiently.

Regularly checking crops for pest presence and damage to determine the need for control measures and to track pest populations.

Maintaining soil fertility and structure to promote healthy plants that are better able to resist pests and diseases.

The use of laws and regulations to prevent the introduction and spread of pests, including quarantines and certification programs.

The careful and targeted application of pesticides to manage pest populations while keeping non-target species safe and preventing resistance.

Providing farmers and land managers with the knowledge and tools required to implement IPM effectively.

A practice of alternating the species of crops grown in a field to disrupt pest life cycles, reducing infestations.

The use of predatory, parasitic, or pathogenic organisms to control pest populations, minimizing the need for chemical pesticides.

Modifying farming techniques and practices to create conditions less favorable for pests, thereby reducing their impact.