Title: Unit 6 Glossary
Course: HRT 219 Organic and Sustainable Practices > Section: HRT 219 Organic and Sustainable Practices

Unit 6 Glossary

Terms

Term | Definitions
Biological Control | a pest control method that uses a living organism
Chemical Control | a pest control method that uses a chemical, organic or synthetic
Cropping Control | a pest control method uses different plants to outcompete or repel pests
Cultural Control | a pest control method that is used during crop production to protect cash crops
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) | a pest management strategy that includes understanding of the pest’s life cycle and how it interacts with the environment and utilizes appropriate pest control methods that pose the least harm t ...
Mechanical Control | a pest control method that removes or damages pests so that they no longer significantly compete with crops
Physical Control | the use of barriers to keep pests from cash crops