As partner of pest management professionals (PMPs), we understand how important Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy is to PMPs in their duty to safeguard public health and property from vector-borne diseases and pests.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and holistic approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM-based programmes utilise knowledge on the biology of pests and their behaviour. This information, in combination with available pest management methods and conditions of treatment area, is used to manage pest damage by the most effective and economical means, while minimising possible hazard to people, property and environment.
IPM approach can be applied to various settings, such as residential, kitchen, workplace and agriculture. IPM takes advantage of all appropriate pest management options including, but not limited to, the judicious use of biological, physical/mechanical and chemical management tools.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) process consists of six components.
There is a difference between one housefly and one thousand houseflies that will determine when and how pest management action should be taken. PMPs and their clients can set clear guidelines, specific to the premise, that will facilitate maximising impact of an IPM programme.
Clear guidelines for an IPM programme help PMPs and their clients to achieve productive pest management, while promoting sustainability and effective management on resources, time and environment, through judicious execution of management action proactively to manage pests.