Integrated Pest Management
The management of pests and diseases rarely relies on a single control practice; usually, a variety of tactics are integrated to maintain pest populations at acceptable levels. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an approach to the management of pests in which all available control tactics are evaluated and integrated into a unified program. IPM includes cultural, physical, mechanical, chemical, biological, and other control practices. Applying multiple control tactics minimizes the chance that pests will adapt to or become resistant to any one tactic. IPM does not attempt to eliminate or eradicate all pests; some pests are tolerable and even essential. If a low pests population is present, natural enemies will remain on the plant and control pest damage. Rather, the aim of an IPM program is to reduce pest population to levels that are acceptable. Pesticide application is an important part of pest management. Certain pests can be controlled only by pesticides; others can be controlled equally well with other IPM methods; and some cannot be controlled with pesticides. |
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The use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles and practices in the school environment is a growing trend in communities throughout the United States. These practices are intended to reduce student and staff exposure to both pesticides and pests. Colorado's IPM in School Implementation Team was formed in 2008. |
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