Uploaded on Jul 29, 2011
Mike Raupp, "The Bug Guy" for the University of Maryland Extension, talks about an easy, organic way to get rid of pesky bugs in your garden called Integrated Pest Management, or IPM.

To Build Your Knowledge Base...
Check out our vegetable profiles to learn about the most common bugs on the plants you're growing: http://extension.umd.edu/growit/veget...

Or browse our information on common garden insects: http://extension.umd.edu/growit/insec...

Integrated Pest Management coordinates the use of pest biology, environmental information, and available technology to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage— using the most economical means while posing the least possible risk to people, property, resources, and the environment. Mike Raupp gives us five steps for an IPM system: building a knowledge base, monitoring your plants, making decisions, intervening, and keeping records. Incorporate IPM into your garden routine and you'll be able to safely and organically control damaging insects.

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