Pest management
There are many naturally occurring predators for the major pests that occur in crops and pastures. If managed correctly these predators will usually provide sufficient control to minimise the economic damage caused by pest outbreaks.
Intergrated Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) means using a combination of biological, cultural and chemical control methods to manage pest problems. The aim of an IPM strategy is to use naturally occurring biological control agents (beneficials) where possible to help keep pests below damaging levels.
It is critical to avoid killing beneficial species with broad-spectrum pesticides and one advantage of IPM is a decrease in chemical use. For further information download the Integrated Pest Management in pastures and crops brochure (501KB)
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