The article discusses the drawbacks of reliance on herbicides and pesticides in agriculture, including their detrimental effects on nutrition, health, and the environment. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) offers a sustainable alternative, emphasizing a tailored combination of ecological strategies - including biological, cultural, mechanical controls, and chemical treatments as a last resort. It highlights the importance of monitoring pests and using non-chemical options first to mitigate harmful consequences, promote environmental health, and effectively manage pest issues. IPM seeks to ensure long-term pest control without exacerbating resistance or environmental damage.
The industrial standard in agriculture involves heavy use of herbicides and pesticides, which ultimately pose risks to plant and human health, and ecosystem integrity.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines ecological approaches to pest control, including biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods, as a last resort.
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