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Many definitions of IPM have been proposed. These definitions all share a similar theme:
Integrated pest management is an effective, environmentally friendly approach to pest management that relies on a combination of commonsense practices.
IPM is a systematic strategy for managing pests which considers prevention, avoidance,
monitoring and suppression. Where chemical pesticides are necessary, a preference is given
to materials and methods which maximize public safety and reduce environmental risk.
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A comprehensive strategy of pest control whose major objective is to achieve desired levels
of pest control in an environmentally responsible manner by combining multiple pest control
measures to reduce the need for reliance on chemical pesticides; more specifically, a
combination of pest controls which addresses conditions that support pests and may include,
but is not limited to, the use of monitoring techniques to determine immediate and ongoing
need for pest control, increased sanitation, physical barrier methods, the use of natural
pest enemies and a judicious use of lowest risk pesticides when necessary.
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IPM is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies
on a combination of commonsense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information
on the life cycles of pests and their interactions with the environment. This information, in
combination with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage by the most
economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment.
IPM programs take advantage of all pest management options possibly including, but not limited
to, the judicious use of pesticides.
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Integrated pest management, or IPM, is an approach to pest control that utilizes regular
monitoring to determine if and when treatments are needed and employs physical, mechanical,
cultural, biological, and educational tactics to keep pest numbers low enough to prevent
unacceptable damage or annoyance.
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining
biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health
and environmental risks.
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A systematic approach to managing pests which focuses on long-term prevention or suppression
with minimal impact on human health, the environment and nontarget organisms. IPM incorporates
all reasonable measures to prevent pest problems by properly identifying pests, monitoring
population dynamics, and utilizing cultural, physical, biological or chemical pest population
management methods to reduce pests to acceptable levels.
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