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Pest Management Strategies
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Mechanical Control
Uses physical methods or devices to control pests, targeting rodents, birds, and insects, often as part of an integrated pest management plan.
Chemical Control
Uses synthetic pesticides to eliminate or control pest populations, typically targeting insects, weeds, and fungal pathogens.
Cultural Control
Involves modifying farming practices to reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival, targeting a wide range of agricultural pests.
Biological Control
Employs natural enemies or predators to control pest populations, often targeting specific insects or invasive species without harming non-target species.
Genetic Control
Involves the manipulation of pest genetics to reduce their population, either through the release of genetically engineered pests or selective breeding of resistant plant varieties.
Regulatory Control
Includes quarantine measures and legislation to prevent the introduction and spread of exotic pests and diseases, applicable to a broad spectrum of potential agricultural threats.
Conservation Control
Aims to conserve and promote natural pest enemies through habitat manipulation and ecosystem management, targeting a broad range of agricultural pests without the introduction of non-native species.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Combines several control strategies in a coordinated approach to manage pest populations below damaging levels while minimizing the use of chemical pesticides.
Physical Control
Relies on environmental modifications to eliminate or suppress pests, such as temperature extremes or water management, often targeting weeds, insects, and rodents.
Chemical-Mechanical Control
Utilizes a combination of synthetic pesticides and mechanical devices to manage pest populations, particularly aimed at large infestations where one method alone is ineffective.
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