Why use integrated pest management (IPM)?
A. IPM strives to reduce pesticide use by applying a mixture of pest control strategies, relying primarily on non-chemical means. This method protects non-target organisms, including humans, from overexposure to pesticides. IPM also reduces pesticide accidents and spills as well as problems stemming from pesticide drift, runoff, and residue. IPM strategies require more human creativity, but result in lower pesticide costs.
