Explanation should include
- field scouting
- counts
- action thresholds
- spray records
- field mapping
- biological controls
- mechanical controls
- chemical controls
- cultural controls
- related advances in biotechnology
- environmental and economic benefits.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the purpose of IPM?
- What are the advantages of IPM?
- Why are threshold levels important?
- What are ways that IPM can be used to control pests?
- What are examples of biological control agents used for insect infestations?