“Adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Practices to Drive Demand”
Integrated pest management (IPM) is an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term prevention of pests and diseases through a combination of techniques. When it comes to copper fungicides in IPM, their role and application require careful consideration due to their efficacy in managing fungal and bacterial pathogens, as well as potential environmental impacts. Copper fungicides, such as copper format and data or copper hydroxide, are broad-spectrum protectant fungicides effective against a variety of fungal and bacterial diseases, such as blights, downy mildew, and bacterial spots. They are commonly used in IPM as part of a broader strategy to minimize disease pressure. Innovations such as nanotechnology-based copper formulations and reduced-rate copper products aim to enhance efficacy and reduce environmental risks, aligning better with IPM principles. By integrating copper fungicides judiciously into IPM, it is possible to achieve effective disease management while minimizing negative impacts on the environment and non-target organisms
