This video by Macadamias South Africa explains that Integrated Pest Management (IPM) centres on prevention, monitoring, and intervention. To maintain healthy orchards, growers should use polyculture to encourage biodiversity, ensure proper tree nutrition and pruning to reduce stress, and avoid ultra-high-density planting which limits airflow and light. Additionally, maintaining ground covers is essential for soil health and providing habitat for beneficial insects that help manage pest populations naturally.
