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IPM employs tactics that prevent, exclude and suppress pest infestations
making it a more effective, long-term approach to pest management.
Traditional methods of pest control usually involve no more than periodic
applications of pesticides. IPM is a common sense approach to pest management
that uses a variety of methods to control pests. Chemical pesticides may
be part of an IPM program. However, considerable effort is also put towards
preventing pest problems by controlling conditions, which may attract
and support pests. IPM has been used successfully for many years in agriculture,
and is increasingly being applied in non-agricultural settings.
In structural pest control (pest control in and around buildings), IPM
focuses mainly on eliminating or reducing sources of food, water, and
harborage that are available to pests, and limiting pest access into and
throughout buildings. Control measures such as sanitation, and building
maintenance and modifications are strong elements of a structural IPM
program. The success of such a program requires the collaborative efforts
of everyone involved in the management and maintenance of a building including
service contractors, tenants, custodians, and other employees.
Education
and cooperation are necessary parts of any IPM program.
The 4 Steps of Proper IPM.
We believe that part of a successful IPM plan involves a Quarterly Pest
Maintenance Program. This program not only protects your house against
pests, but could prevent unnecessary insect damage though not only treatment,
but also though preventative maintenance. As a potential client you have
the power to solve your pest control problem, by hiring a pest control
with not only the knowledge of IPM, but also the ability to implement
an IPM program.
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