IPMkäsitlevat
IPMkäsitlevat is a term used in Finnish agricultural science to describe the interpretive and translational phase of integrated pest management (IPM). It covers how monitoring data, pest risk assessment, and economic considerations are translated into practical recommendations for farmers and advisors. The expression combines IPM with the Finnish verb käsitellä, meaning to handle or deal with, indicating a deliberate interpretation step between detection and action.
The term appears in Finnish IPM research and extension activities since the early 2010s, where researchers
IPMkäsitlevat refers to the processes that interpret pest monitoring results, determine threshold levels appropriate for local
Key elements include field scouting and data collection; interpretation of pest pressure and potential yield impact;
IPMkäsitlevat acts as a bridging process within IPM, ensuring that scientific knowledge translates into on-ground practices
Benefits of IPMkäsitlevat include improved pest suppression with reduced chemical inputs and greater farmer engagement. Limitations