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A Brief Introduction to Integrated Pest Management for Aquatic Systems
Author(s) -
Hubert Terrance D.,
Miller James,
Burkett Dale
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
north american journal of fisheries management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 72
eISSN - 1548-8675
pISSN - 0275-5947
DOI - 10.1002/nafm.10331
Subject(s) - integrated pest management , petromyzon , lamprey , pest control , aquatic ecosystem , ecology , environmental resource management , biological pest control , environmental planning , management system , business , fishery , biology , environmental science , engineering , operations management
Aquatic invasive plants and animals are increasingly becoming a problem, causing severe economic and ecological damage to critical freshwater systems. The best strategy for controlling an invasive pest employs an integrated pest management ( IPM ) approach using a combination of biological, physical, chemical, and social/cultural control methods. Here, we examine the history and development of IPM and provide a discussion of the components of an IPM program involving development, evaluation, and management. Control approaches will be reviewed and the application of this technique to aquatic systems will be discussed. A discussion of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission's ( GLFC ) Integrated Management of Sea Lamprey Petromyzon marinus Control Program will be provided to illustrate the application of IPM to an aquatic system.