In an IPM program you should?

In an IPM program you should?

• A. Produce healthy plants that can resist pests.
• B. Rely solely on pesticides.
• C. Ignore monitoring.
• D. Remove all turf.

Answer: (A)

IPM centers on reducing pest problems by keeping plants healthy, actively monitoring for pests, and using controls only as needed. Producing healthy plants that can resist pests is the best approach because vigorous turf is better able to withstand damage and recover quickly, which lowers the overall pest impact without overrelying on chemicals. Regular monitoring tells you when action is actually needed and helps you apply targeted, least-toxic methods rather than blanket pesticide use. Relying solely on pesticides, ignoring monitoring, or removing all turf are not aligned with IPM’s balanced, preventative mindset.

IPM centers on reducing pest problems by keeping plants healthy, actively monitoring for pests, and using controls only as needed. Producing healthy plants that can resist pests is the best approach because vigorous turf is better able to withstand damage and recover quickly, which lowers the overall pest impact without overrelying on chemicals. Regular monitoring tells you when action is actually needed and helps you apply targeted, least-toxic methods rather than blanket pesticide use. Relying solely on pesticides, ignoring monitoring, or removing all turf are not aligned with IPM’s balanced, preventative mindset.