What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? |
|
| Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a system of practices designed to choose the most economical and environmentally friendly course of action in controlling pests. Fundementally to IPM is the concept of “knowing what the problem is before you apply pesticides.” The principles of IPM can be used at home, in schools, in commercial settings, and in agriculture. Scouthing the crops for pest infestation and comparing the cost of pest damage with the threshold cost of pesticide application helps reach a decision on when to spray or not to spray. Crop rotation is also a practice in the IPM tool kit that can reduce the need for pesticides to control such damaging pests as corn rootworm and soybean cyst nematode. Similarly, in a household or school setting, determining what pests are present at what levels and trying pest prevention methods such as eliminating sources of food, water, and shelter for the problem pests often will provide adequate control. |
|
| The information found in our fact sheets features the IPM approach. |
|
| FOR FACT SHEETS CLICK HERE | |
| Remember before you spray: Identify, Prevent, Monitor & Maintain |
|