// Definition
A holistic approach to pest control combining biological controls, cultural practices, environmental management, and targeted interventions rather than relying on chemical pesticides. In cannabis, emphasizes predatory insects, beneficial microbes, and ecological resilience.
// From the Episode
Matthew (Sync Angel / Zenthanol Consulting) has 16 years of IPM experience across cannabis, gerbera, tea, and international crops. Key insight: two-spotted spider mites held the world record for smallest animal genome (90 megabase pairs) yet have 1,000+ host species and can manipulate plant defense signaling. Budworm populations in China have developed resistance even to DDT. Context matters enormously -- products accessible in one region may not be available elsewhere.