The IPM program is a comprehensive approach to pest management that involves understanding pest biology, ecology, and behavior. The program aims to prevent pests from infesting in the first place, rather than treating them once they have already established. The program achieves this by combining various pest control strategies, such as cultural, physical, and biological control methods.
Program Objectives:
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a systematic approach to pest management that focuses first on preventing infestation.
- It is well recognized that pest control is mainly dependent on chemicals, While IPM addresses the underlying causes of pest infestation.
- IPM can prevent infestation without need to use chemicals.