ISHS Acta Horticulturae 347: II International Symposium on Integrated Fruit Production
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT AND INTEGRATED FRUIT PRODUCTION: CHOOSING BETWEEN TACTICS AND COMMANDMENTS |
| Author: | L.H.M. Blommers |
| Abstract:
Integrated management of insects and mite pests (IPM) stresses the natural control by predators, as a means to reduce pesticide input and the risk of pesticide resistance. Integrated fruit production (IFP) seeks to promote similar good craftmanship, but it needs standards by which the management practices of participating growers may be measured and checked. IPM is essentially a collection of tactics, involving the general orchard management, the choice of pesticides and monitoring techniques, and the role of natural enemies. IFP should be sufficiently flexible on these elements to allow for the lowest possible pesticide use. Advice is more helpful to the grower than inspections. | |
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