Threshold levels are based on field observations and local experience. These thresholds are usually expressed as the number of pests, their growth stages, or the extent of damage that …
Integrated pest management | EPA
An action threshold is a point at which pest populations or environmental conditions indicate action must be taken to prevent the pest from becoming an economic or environmental threat.
Integrated pest management: Thresholds guide and beneficials
Aug 7, 2025 · A threshold is a critical level of pest infestation at which control measures should be initiated to prevent the pest population from reaching economically damaging levels.
Thresholds - IPM Guidelines For Grains
Thresholds are usually specified as the number of insects found per unit crop area (or length of row) using a specified (standard) sampling technique, and are generally expressed in pests …
Smart IPM: Setting Effective Action Thresholds for Your Yard
Jan 13, 2024 · Action thresholds in IPM are predetermined levels of pest populations or damage at which control measures should be considered. They are used to guide decisions on whether …
Setting Action Thresholds | School Integrated Pest Management
In simplest form, action thresholds are rules that help the pest control technician know when a particular problem is serious enough to warrant control. For example, a teacher reports a …
How IPM Works: A Sustainable Pest Control Method
Jul 11, 2023 · Setting an action threshold is one of the most important aspects of IPM. An action threshold is the point at which measures should be taken to control the pest.