integrated pest management

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-003472",
  "term": "integrated pest management",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "A pest management strategy using a systematic approach in which pest populations are monitored to determine if and when control methods are required. Integrated pest management (IPM) uses biological, chemical, physical, cultural and/or genetic control methods in order to minimize pesticide use, reduce production costs, and protect the environment.",
  "abbreviation": "IPM",
  "synonyms": [
    "'push-pull' strategy"
  ],
  "subject": "Farms, Agricultural Production Systems",
  "see_also": [
    "pest management",
    "biological pest control",
    "good agricultural practices",
    "biopesticides",
    "pest monitoring",
    "integrated agricultural systems",
    "pesticide use reduction",
    "pests"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "manejo integrado de plagas"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/integrated-pest-management/"
}