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Components of IPM
The socioeconomic factor is important in the
implementation of IPM. For example, the decision to
The more that you know about a pest, the include a new variety resistant to insects may also
easier and more successful pest management depend on the market value of that variety. A suitable
becomes. Once you have identified a pest, you can
extension methodology such as Farmer Field School
access information about its life cycle and
(FFS) can help disseminate the IPM among farmers.
behaviour, the factors that favour development,
Preparation of guidelines that include the principles
and the recommended control procedures. of IPM for different crops is essential during the
Following identification of an insect pest is implementation phase. Moreover, the continuous
monitoring to determine the pest status. If there is a
evaluation of IPM programs provides feedback for
need to control the pest, based on monitoring, then
future adjustment and improvement.
you develop a management program followed by
implementation and evaluation as illustrated Future prospects of IPM
below:
Since 1959, no major departures from
Identify the the basic notion of IPM have occurred [11]. In
pest & the future, major advances in IPM are expected
understand its in decision-making techniques as well as tactical
biology
options for control methods. Combination of
technologies and tools, simulation, modelling,
BD, remote sensing data, Geographical
Information System (GIS), Automatic Weather
Record
Monitor Stations (AWS), and internet of things (IoTs)
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pest can be used to promote the implementation of
evaluate
IPM PROGRAM
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pests and diseases identification and monitoring.
Since implementation of IPM programs depends
Develop a largely on information, it is anticipated that a
Implement
sound pest giant step being taken in areas such as principles
an IPM
management of insect sampling, computer programming and
Program
goal mathematics, understanding of pests biological
and ecological aspects, and simulation
techniques and modelling.
Implementation of IPM program
Additionally, meteorological and
geostatistical computer models can
Successful IPM depends mainly on basic
research on ecosystem and the understanding of revolutionize forecasting and monitoring of
insect pests, which, eventually improve
interactions among hosts, pests, and their natural
decision-making for IPM. Novel tactics such as
enemies. The following steps should be taken before
silencing of pest gene or RNA interference
implementing an IPM program:
(RNAi) and endosymbionts hosted by insect
pests could be used as potential new tools for
Identify the pest
future management of insect pests. Continuous
Specify the goal of the program
training and education of farmers represent the
Set up a monitoring program
cornerstone for establishment of solid and
Know the pest level that triggers control
effective IPM program in agro ecosystems.
Know what control methods are available
Evaluate the benefits and risks of each method.
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