Which of the following would be the best definition for integrated pest management?

1) A method of using chemical pesticides to control pests

2) A technique that involves genetically modifying pests to control their population

3) An approach that focuses on using a combination of biological, cultural, and chemical methods to manage pests

4) A strategy that relies solely on natural enemies to control pests

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) refers to a mix of farmer-driven, ecologically-based pest control practices that seeks to reduce reliance on synthetic chemical pesticides.

Explanation:

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) refers to a mix of farmer-driven, ecologically-based pest control practices that seeks to reduce reliance on synthetic chemical pesticides. It involves (a) managing pests (keeping them below economically damaging levels) rather than seeking to eradicate them; (b) relying, to the extent possible, on non-chemical measures to keep pest populations low; and (c) selecting and applying pesticides, when they have to be used, in a way that minimizes adverse effects on beneficial organisms, humans, and the environment.