ABSTRACT
Bio-intensive IPM incorporates ecological and economic factors into agricultural system design and decision making, and addresses public concerns about environmental quality and food safety. It begins with steps to accurately diagnose the nature and source of nematode problems, and then relies on a range of preventive tactics and biological controls to keep nematode populations within acceptable limits. Plant parasitic nematodes cause significant economic losses in crop plants. Root-knot and cyst nematodes are among the most significant of all plant parasitic nematodes. Good planning must precede implementation of any IPM program, but is particularly important in a biointensive program. The aim of monitoring/observation/regulation is to determine when and what action to take. Regular monitoring is very crucial for nematode management as it is one of the most important decision making tools. Maintaining and increasing biological diversity of the farm system is a primary strategy of cultural control.
