integrated pest management
noun
: management of agricultural and horticultural pests that minimizes the use of chemicals and emphasizes natural and low-toxicity methods (such as the use of crop rotation and beneficial predatory insects)
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Mulvihill begins with a focus on organic pest management, a careful mix of organic gardening, integrated pest management and attracting pollinators and birds to the vegetable garden.
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“Integrated pest management.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/integrated%20pest%20management. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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