IPM is a sustainable approach for managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks. It seeks to use natural predators or parasites to control pests, using selective pesticides for backup only when pests are unable to be controlled by natural means. IPM aims to suppress pest populations below the economic injury level (EIL). Reliance on knowledge, experience, observation and integration of multiple techniques makes IPM appropriate for organic farming. IPM is used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, human habitations, and general pest control, including structural pest management, turf pest management and ornamental pest management.
What is IPM (Integrated Pest Management)?
