Economic Injury Level
- Pronunciation
- /ek-oh-NOM-ik IN-juh-ree LEV-uhl/
- Category
- Pest Management
- Singular
- Economic Injury Level
- Plural
- Economic Injury Levels
Definition
The point at which the economic damage caused by a pest population exceeds the cost of control measures.
Etymology
Example
For example, if the economic injury level for corn earworm is 10% yield loss, then control measures should be implemented to prevent losses above that threshold.
Related Terms
- Economic Threshold
- Integrated Pest Management
Usage Notes
EILs are calculated based on factors like crop value, pest impact, and control costs. They vary depending on the specific pest and crop.