There is a large number of different methods of pest (including disease) control available to the crop protectionist, but careful deliberation is required in making a choice of methods. In general the orientation of the control project is towards the crop plant population rather than individual plants, so that low levels of pest infestation are acceptable provided that damage levels are low. Obviously with some expensive horticultural crops the welfare of each individual plant is of concern.
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(2008). Methods of pest control. In: Pests of Crops in Warmer Climates and Their Control. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6738-9_4
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