Integrated Pest Management Glossary

The second stage of the larval development after molting from the first instar.

A pesticide that targets a specific pest and minimizes harm to non-target organisms.

Tiny arachnids that feed on the undersides of leaves, causing stippling and discoloration, and can quickly build up large populations under warm and dry conditions.

A method of pest control that involves releasing large numbers of sterilized insects, which mate with wild insects, but produce no viable offspring, eventually leading to a decline in the pest population.

A monitoring method that involves placing adhesive-coated cards or sheets around the plants to capture flying insects, which are then counted.

Shield-shaped insects with a characteristic odor, whose nymphs and adults feed on plant tissue and can cause significant damage to a wide range of crops.

A method of monitoring insect pests by using a large net to sweep through the foliage of plants and collect insects for counting.