How Ipm Concept Emerged?

The IPM concept was developed from the realization that most pesticide applications affect both pests and beneficial organisms in the crop, sometimes to the disadvantage of the grower. ... IPM systems are flexible and programs may vary with time of year, location, and type of crop.

Where did IPM concept start?

In 1978, the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) formally introduced IPM to educate the farmers on the concept and practice of need-based insecticide spraying.

What caused the emergence of IPM?

The term Integrated Pest Management was first used in agriculture beginning in the 1970's in response to growing knowledge about the negative side-effects of pesticide overuse. The approach emphasized the integration of pest biology and cultural practices in controlling insect pests in crops.

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