An example of IPM in action:
Integrating control of slugs and all other pests
"Damage caused by slugs has become a more serious problem with the wider use of stubble retention and direct drilling. A new project funded by GRDC has commenced to investigate better control of slugs in broad-acre crops in south-east Australia. The aim of this project is to integrate control of slugs with all other pest management actions to ensure that control measures for some pests are not destroying control of other pests."
"There are several different species of slugs in Australia that damage crops, and all are introduced. An identification guide to slugs has been prepared by us, and knowing which species is present in any district will help in control."
Excerpt from a talk presented at Inverleigh, Victoria in late 2003 for the Southern Farming Systems Field Day by Paul Horne and Jessica Page of IPM Technologies Pty Ltd
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'IPM in action' pictorial...
Vegetables grown under integrated pest management are promoted with an IPM logo on the packaging boxes of Peter Schreurs & Sons.
A hand lens is used for identifying pest and beneficial insects on canola.
IPM in Action