Integrated pest management (IPM) … . a. is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity b. refers to a mix of farmer-driven, ecologically based pest control prac

The correct answer is: **b. refers to a mix of farmer-driven, ecologically based pest control practices that seek to reduce reliance on synthetic chemical pesticides.** Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an approach to pest control that combines various strategies and practices to manage pest populations in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner, emphasizing the reduction of chemical pesticide use.