448035.1 Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
No single, simple remedy can be relied on to solve rodent problems in a sustainable way. Rodent control must be considered in terms of the environment in which the pest is active. Control activities must have as an overriding principle the biology and behavior of the animal in concert with its whole environment. IPM is a holistic, decision-making system - a process in which all interventions are brought to bear on a pest problem with the goal of providing the most effective, economical, and safe program possible. In short, IPM is a process for determining if, where, when, and what pest management intervention(s) are needed or justified.