What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
Components of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
5 Steps to Implementing IPM
The 10 Commandments of IPM

The 10 Commandments of IPM

1. Inspecting and Monitoring
2. Use of Thresholds (list areas where they exist)
3. Emphasize pest prevention via cultural methods vs. treatments
4. Record keeping / documentation
5. Use least toxic / least environmentally disruptive practices and materials
6. Resistance and Repellency management
7. Education of tools implemented
8. Use of Sanitation and Good Housekeeping practices
9. Comply with all state and EPA legal requirements, use of appropriate tools, calibrate sprayers, pesticide applicator training, etc.
10. Use a pro active approach in applying all of the above!

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