Handbook of Scientific Strategies in Integrated Pest Management

Integrated pest management is a broad-based approach that integrates practices for eco- nomic control of pests. It aims to suppress pest populations below the economic injury level. Pest control is biological control, which seeks to eliminate the use of pesticides. In biological control preservation of the pest’s natural enemies is essential, as is the utiliza- tion of biopesticides, naturally occurring sub- stances that are harmful to the pest. This book helps to select the most effective management methods and the best time to use them.