Cost-Share Practice - N595
Pest Management

Pest Management... evaluating and using a tailored pest management system to reduce crop and environmental damages.  Scouting is done to identify insects, weeds and diseases.

How it works:

Crops are scouted to determine type of pests - insects, weeds and diseases - and the stage of development.  The potential damage of the pest is then weighed against the cost of control.  Finally, if pest control is economical, all alternatives are evaluated based on cost, results, and environmental impact.  Precaution is taken to keep any chemicals from leaving the field by leaching, runoff or drift.

How it helps:

• Scouting and spot treatment for only those pests that are threatening can save money.
• Using fewer chemicals improves water quality.
• Specific treatments for specific pests on specific areas of a field prevents over-treatment of pests.

Excerpts from “Conservation Choices”, a USDA – NRCS publication.

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Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District
1100 Morton Parkway, Chillicothe, MO 64601
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