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Integrated Pest Management

Introduction | Background | Component

Introduction
"Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health and environmental risks."

--(USDA ERS)


Benefits
  • Provides long term results.
  • Environmentally friendly.
  • Reduces unnecessary chemical use and its liability.
  • Reduces risk of pesticide resistance.
  • Proactive, not reactive Detects a potential pest problem before it’s a major problem.
  • Provides a written record of pest activities and control actions.
  • Site-specific.