Integrated Pest Management
cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue identification and prompt [...] pests. This not only includes the minimal presence of soil borne pests or diseases, but also well-balanced minerals in the soil matrix or nutrient solution [...] chemicals When the non-chemical tools are not fully capable to keep pest or disease levels below the economic threshold, chemical intervention might be necessary