Insect Pest Management

What is IPM?

IPM is the abbreviation for Integrated Pest Management -- not "Insect Pest Management."  Insect pest management is a dynamic process that utilizes IPM as a strategy for managing pests.

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IPM combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical control methods in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks.

The goal of IPM is to achieve long-term suppression of target pests with minimal impact on non-target organisms and the environment.  IPM strategy is universal across all disciplines of pest management.  

The five basic steps to follow when implementing an IPM program are:    

1. Inspection / Monitoring for pest presence or damage

2. Pest Identification

3. Establishment of an action threshold (when you should intervene to prevent intolerable damage)

4. Use of appropriate control measures that are economically feasible & environmentally compatible, choosing from:

a. Cultural / Mechanical / Physical

b. Natural / Biological

c. Chemical

5. Evaluation of effectiveness through continued inspection / monitoring and adequate record keeping

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Pest Management for Animals & Livestock

Just like pests of agronomic crops, pests of animals are best managed using integrated pest management.

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Row Crop Pest Management

IPM is an essential part of row crop production, helping producers farm more efficiently and reduce reliance on pesticides.

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Managing Insects for Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables

A number of insect pests can cause severe damage in orchard crops such as pecan and peach.

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General Insecticide Information

Insect pest management publications and training links.

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