 What
is IPM?
Integrated pest management (IPM) is an environmentally-sound
method of controlling pests (weeds, diseases, insects or others).
Pests are identified, action thresholds are considered, all possible
control options are evaluated, and selected control(s) are implemented.
Control options used to prevent or remedy unacceptable pest activity
or damage include:
- Biological - recognize, encourage, and/or
introduce beneficial predators in your landscape
- Cultural - plant native, pest-resistant plant
varieties, and give them proper light, water and nutrients
- Mechanical - hand-pick insects, or use traps,
barriers, or water blasts to infected areas
- Chemical - use botanical, mineral, and insecticidal
soap or synthetic chemicals
Choice of control option(s) is based on effectiveness,
environmental impact, site characteristics, worker/public health
and safety, and economics. IPM takes advantage of all appropriate
pest management options.
The City's Grow
Green and Green
Gardening programs are based on IPM priciples.
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