Since I often hear IPM erroneously described, I thought it might be useful
to post this concise description of it.

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a philosophy that promotes the
collection of field-specific information to make rational pest management
decisions.  The goal of IPM is to limit the use/or amounts of chemical
insecticides, fungicides and herbicides in situations where biological,
mechanical or physiological control measures can accomplish the same
results.  Knowledge of the life cycle of the pest(s), of the host(s) and
the interaction of environmental factors that trigger increases in pest
activity and increases in host susceptibility are crucial to implementing a
successful integrated pest management program.

Peter Borst
Ithaca NY
U S A

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