NALT

Preferred term

integrated pest management

Topic

A pest management strategy using a systematic approach in which pest populations are monitored to determine if and when control methods are required. Integrated pest management (IPM) uses biological, chemical, physical, cultural and/or genetic control methods in order to minimize pesticide use, reduce production costs, and protect the environment.

pest management

'push-pull' strategy
IPM (integrated pest management)

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

19524

Spanish

manejo integrado de plagas
control integrado de plagas
gestión integrada de plagas
MIP (manejo integrado de plagas)

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17501

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Created 1/19/06, last modified 9/16/19