Developing Robust Integrated Pest Management Programs
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Published on: May 26, 2023
Cassandra Olds1, Anthony Tarpoff2
1Department of Entomology, Kansas State University, 34A Waters Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA.
Abstract:
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a sustainable, multifaceted approach to controlling livestock arthropod pests while minimizing pesticide resistance. Arthropod parasites reduce animal health, welfare, and productivity through direct damage and pathogen transmission. Effective IPM combines cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical control strategies tailored to individual production systems. Cultural control forms the foundation of successful programs. Chemical control should supplement other interventions and must be used strategically to delay resistance development. Common IPM failures include improper timing, incorrect dosing, chemical misuse, and neglect of pest biology. Veterinarians play a critical role in educating producers and implementing sustainable pest management programs.
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