ABS IPM EDU

​ABS IPM Edu

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) syllabus and curriculum​

ABS IPM Edu specializes in developing comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) syllabus and curriculum, pioneering the creation of modules tailored for tropical climates with invaluable support from the Lentiz Education Group, Netherlands. Our expertise is evidenced by the successful delivery of IPM training programs to extension officers from the Selangor Department of Agriculture and selected farmers from the Department of Agriculture Malaysia, reflecting our commitment to advancing agricultural practices through education and training.

Sustainable Agriculture

Integrated Pest Management Education

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a holistic approach to managing pests that focuses on preventing infestations and minimizing the use of pesticides. Education on IPM is crucial for promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly pest control practices.

IPM education should include training on identifying pests, understanding their biology and behaviour, implementing cultural practices to prevent infestations, utilizing biological controls, and using pesticides only as a last resort. By educating individuals on these principles, we can reduce the negative impacts of pest control on human health and the environment.

It is important for schools, businesses, and communities to prioritize IPM education to ensure that pest management practices are effective, safe, and environmentally responsible.

ABS Greentech & Department of Agriculture Selangor has a longterm collaboration on IPM training for incubator students for 10 years starting 2022.

The training comprises 3 main modules

Key Components

Integrated Pest Management in Farming

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests in agriculture that combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks.

There are several key components to implementing IPM on a farm:
  • 1. Identification of Pests

    Farmers should regularly monitor their crops to identify any pests present and determine potential threats to the crop.

  • 2. Prevention Measures

    Implementing practices such as crop rotation, maintaining healthy soil, and using resistant crop varieties can help prevent pest infestations.

  • 3. Biological Controls

    Introducing natural enemies of pests, such as predators or parasites, can help control pest populations in a sustainable way.

  • 4.Cultural Controls

    Practices like planting trap crops or adjusting planting dates can help deter pests from attacking crops.

  • 5. Chemical Controls

    While chemicals should be used as a last resort, if necessary, they should be chosen based on their effectiveness and minimal impact on other organisms.

By integrating these various methods, farmers can effectively manage pest populations while minimizing the negative impacts on the environment and human health.

4 Principles of IPM

Holistic Integrated Pest Management (H-IPM)

Sustainability is the practice of using resources in a way that does not deplete or harm the environment, allowing for future generations to meet their needs. It involves finding a balance between economic, social, and environmental factors to ensure longterm health and wellbeing for all living beings on Earth.
 
The usage of integrated pest management practices in agriculture must have a balance between social, economic and environmental factors to ensure that the process can be maintained endlessly over time.
 
The 4 main principles of IPM based on the new cycle by Surendra, 2019: