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Host specific Refers to an organism that will only survive when it has a specific food source (the host) available. The term is used when referring to a biological control agent such as an insect that can survive only on the target pest (e.g. weed) that it is intended to suppress. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) A pest management strategy that uses various combinations of pest control methods in a compatible manner to achieve satisfactory control and ensure favorable economic and environmental consequences. Maintenance control (of aquatic weeds) A method for the control of aquatic plants in which control techniques are utilized in coordinated manner on a continuous basis in order to maintain the plant population at the lowest feasible level. Management goal As applied to aquatic plant management, the amount and/or types of plants that will be controlled or allowed to grow to best satisfy all water uses. This is often formally agreed upon by representatives of all water use interests.Multi-use water body A water body that is used for more than one purpose such as fishing, waterskiing, waterfowl hunting, and domestic water supply. Native plant A plant species whose natural range includes Florida. Nitrogen A naturally occurring element in soils that is required in large amounts for plant growth and will stimulate the growth of aq