The proper use and stewardship of pesticides is critically important to the potato industry. The National Potato Council (NPC) and the growers we represent have been at the forefront of efforts to reduce the overall risk from pesticide use and to maintain the efficacy of currently registered products. By working with growers to adopt Integrated Pest Management practices, the NPC has helped develop within the potato industry a clear understanding of the financial, environmental and health benefits ofthe informed use of pesticides. Regular scouting, identification of economic thresholds, use and calibration of the latest application equipment, use of cultural practices that reduce pest populations and targeted pesticide applications have all become the norm for potato producers.
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