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.
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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.
This video is brought to you by the Home and Garden Information Center, part of University of Maryland Extension, and provides resources and encourages people to start their own food gardens.
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Animation by Chris Heuer, Freefall FX, LLC
Shot and edited by Brett Wooldridge and Emily Heimsoth
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