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October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Sustainable agricultural production relies on methods that minimize the frequent use of pesticides and encourage ecological and cultural practices for pest management. While integrated pest management (IPM) methods have been developed as environmentally friendly alternatives by reducing synthetic pesticide use, these techniques may negatively impact some beneficial organisms that play a vital role in the funct . . .
Sustainable agricultural production relies on methods that minimize the frequent use of pesticides and encourage ecological and cultural practices for pest management. While integrated pest management (IPM) methods have been developed as environmentally friendly alternatives by reducing synthetic pesticide use, these techniques may negatively impact some beneficial organisms that play a vital role in the funct . . .