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Alternative futures of agricultural pest management

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 October 2009

George W. Bird
George W. Bird
Affiliation:
Professor of Nematology and Coordinator of IPM/Pesticide Education Programs at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824–1039.
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Abstract

The nature of integrated pest management (IPM) is discussed in relation to the history and current state of science, agriculture and pest management. The potential for future development and adoption of IPM is evaluated in relation to three alternate future models. It is concluded that IPM will have an important role to play in relation to management of the environment and our future quality of life.

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American Journal of Alternative Agriculture , Volume 2 , Issue 1 , Winter 1987 , pp. 25 - 29
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1987

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