Pesticides were initially developed to prevent crop losses. Global pesticide use grew 80% between 1990 and 2017. Monocultures became standard due to pesticide reliance
IPM promotes integrated approach to pest control using all available methods. Aims to justify pesticide use economically and ecologically. Focuses on healthy crop growth with minimal ecosystem disruption
Mirical is a predatory bug that sucks out prey, leaving only skin intact. Optimal temperature for development is above 20°C/68°F. Should be used in combination with whitefly parasitoids
Third edition of EU pesticide blacklist focuses on 520 active ingredients. Blacklist contains 173 pesticides meeting at least one toxicity criterion. About 40% of EU pesticides are blacklisted