Using an Integrated Pest Management System (IPM) is a better way to approach pest control in the garden. #gardening #gardentips #organicgardening #pestcontrol #organicpestcontrol | From Dream to Seed

🇲🇹 Maltese farmers now have practical tools to fight pests while protecting your food and the environment. Across the world, 40% of crops are lost due to insects and disease. But here in Malta, the solution is already in hand: the IPM Guidelines (Integrated Pest Management). Clear and simple steps that help farmers identify crop diseases early and act with natural methods — reducing damage and cutting down on excessive chemical use. The result? Healthier local produce 🥬, safer plates 🍽️, and

1K views · 15 reactions | Andrew Sutherland, Urban Integrated Pest Management Advisor for UC IPM Urban and Community program in the San Francisco Bay Area, shows how his work often calls on him to play pest detective.” In this case, he worked with #pest control operator Pestec to evaluate different methods to attract and trap tropical rat mites. | UC Agriculture & Natural Resources | Facebook