1. RHS Level 2 Certificate Year 2 Week 13 – Integrated Pest Management, Containers and Specific Plant Raising Techniques

6. IPM – advantages and disadvantages Not suitable for all crops – some damage is inevitable Safer for operators Needs well trained staff if used commercially Lower chemical inputs – so little ‘harvest interval’ delay Can be more expensive Higher health crops due to monitoring and prompt control Need a population of pests before biological control used Effective against pesticide resistant pests Disadvantages Advantages

7. Containers – advantages and disadvantages Pots may overheat in summer Can move sensitive species outdoors in summer e.g. Mediterranean plants Not all containers are attractive Can move containers – e.g. to update display during season Need more watering and other maintenance Can grow plants that would not tolerate outdoor conditions Disadvantages Advantages