Jun 12, 2025 · Action Threshold (AT): The density of weeds at which control measures should be implemented to prevent the weed population from reaching the economic threshold. Damage …

Hiebert (1997) suggested that the urgency of weed control is an im-portant factor in prioritizing weed control efforts. He defined urgency in terms of how much of an increase in effort would be required to …

When controlling weeds, it is best to use an integrated approach which means using a variety of control methods. It can reduce reliance on herbicides and save money, especially in the long term. It …

The number of pests or level of damage beyond which management action should be taken is known as the action threshold, a fundamental concept in integrated pest management.

Undertake weed management using an ‘effective weed management method’ where the clearing of native vegetation cannot be avoided. Provide access to an area requiring weed control, where no …

Action thresholds may be defined as the weed population at which a grower decides to institute a control tactic, and may be above, below, or at the economic threshold level.

Sep 2, 2025 · Before taking any pest control action, IPM first sets an action threshold, a point at which pest populations or environmental conditions indicate that pest control action must be taken. Sighting …