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Integrated Pest Mangement (IPM) discoura...

Integrated Pest Mangement (IPM) discourages the excessive use of

A

biological methods

B

chemical pesticides

C

mechanical methods

D

all of these

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B
Integrated Pest Management `(IPM)` is an effective and environmental senstivie approach for pest management. `IPM` programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycle of pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, proerty and the environment.
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