Title: (Optional) Define terms related to pest management.
Course: Agricultural Education - Preparation (18003-II) > Section: Exploring Plant Propagation

Definition should include

- integrated pest management (IPM)
- biological, mechanical, cultural, physical, and chemical controls
  - pesticide
  - herbicide
  - fungicide
  - rodenticide
  - molluscicide
  - insecticide
  - nematicide.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the differences among pest control methods?
- What are examples of biological controls? Mechanical controls?
- What are alternative pest control methods?
- What are some pest management techniques that can reduce the amount of pesticide used?
- What is an example of an IPM plan?
- What safety precautions should be observed when using pesticides?
- What are the positive and negative effects of chemical pest control?

Teacher Resource: Pesticides, VDACS