Abstract
Managing pests while encouraging and supporting beneficial insects is an
essential part of an integrated pest management strategy and is a key
component of sustainable crop production.
The number of available insecticides is declining, so it is increasingly important
to use them only when absolutely necessary to safeguard their longevity and
minimise the risk of the development of resistance. The Sustainable Use
Directive (2009/128/EC) lists a number of provisions aimed at achieving the
sustainable use of pesticides, including the promotion of low input regimes,
such as integrated pest management.
Original language | English |
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Publisher | Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) |
Publication status | Published - 19 Nov 2014 |
Bibliographical note
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Barbara Smith
- Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience - Associate Professor Research
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