Integrated Pest Management Guidelines for Cotton Production Systems in Australia
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) involves using all means of managing pest populations with the aim of reducing insecticide use while maintaining profitability, yield and fibre quality. IPM is a whole year approach to managing pests. This includes management of pests through the cotton growing season, and through the remainder of the year as well. For instance, decisions made in the autumn and winter can have a lasting impact on pest management throughout the year. The following chapters are from the Integrated Pest Management Guideline for Cotton Production Systems in Australia published in 2005. These pages focus on insect and mite pest management.
