IPM

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1. Intergrated Pest Management. IPM is a pest control strategy that uses an array of complementary methods: natural predators and parasites, pest-resistant varieties, cultural practices, biological controls, various physical techniques, and the strategic use of pesticides. It is an ecological approach that can significantly reduce or eliminate the use of pesticides.

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Six components of the Integrated Pest Management Program.
Source: http://www.agnet.org/library/nc/155b/