1. Integrated Pest Management
Northeastern Agricultural Education
Mr. Caffee
Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office
July 2002

2. What is integrated pest management?
A plan that uses a combination of measures to reduce pest damage with the least environmental disruption.

3. Pest Control Methods Mechanical Biological Cultural
Genetic Enhancement
Chemical

4. Mechanical Control of Pests
Tillage
Rotary Hoe
Cultivator
Disc
Slash & Burn
Hand Weeding

5. Cultural Pest Control Plant Population Row width Fertility
Planting Date
Crop Rotation
Surface Residue
Mixed Cropping
Scarecrows
Drainage
Smother Techniques
Burial of Garbage

6. Biological Pest Control
Beneficial Insects
Parasites
Predators
Sex Attractants
Irradiation of males
Fungal Control
Selective Breeding

7. Beneficial Insects
Walking Sticks
Praying Mantis
Ladybugs
Honey Bees

8. Genetic Enhancements Round-up Ready Bt Corn
Soybeans
Corn
Alfalfa
Bt Corn
Potato Leaf Hopper Resistant Alfalfa