What is Integrated Pest Management? What is a main goal of this management strategy? An alternate method of pest control is the use of biological (living) agents to control pests. What is the greatest risk in the use of these controls?

IPM is an environment-based approach that emphasizes long-term pest reduction or harm through a blend of strategies such as biological control, habitat alteration, cultural practices adjustment, and the use of resistant varieties.

Explanation:

IPM is an environment-based approach that emphasizes long-term pest reduction or harm through a blend of strategies such as biological control, habitat alteration, cultural practices adjustment, and the use of resistant varieties.

6 major components which are common to every IPM programs:

1) Pest identification

2) Monitoring and assessment of the number of plagues and damage.

3) Guidelines for when management practice or action is required

4) Prevent pest problems

5) Use of a blend of tools for biological, cultural, physical/mechanical and chemical management

6) Assessment of the impact of pest control after action