Fruits & Vegetables

Integrated Pest Management Program

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A resource for small-scale farmers and gardeners. Sustainable solutions to pest problems in crops, gardens, and landscapes.

What is the IPM Program?

IPM stands for Integrated Pest Management.
The IPM program uses science-based methods that are affordable, good for the environment, and respectful of people’s needs.
Training includes learning about the benefits and uses of sustainable IPM strategies.
This program helps lower the risks to people and the environment that come from using pesticides.

The IPM program works with urban food producers, small-scale farmers, beginning farmers, home gardeners, city planners, community leaders, and academic researchers.
Small-scale, urban growers regularly face disease and pest management issues. IPM provides sustainable solutions to pest problems.

Teach fruit and vegetable gardeners and farmers about smart, science-based ways to manage pests.
Use safe methods that protect the environment, like helpful plants and insects, to keep pests under control.
Inform people of all ages about the benefits of using sustainable pest management strategies now and in the future.

Online Webinars, seminars, workshops, field days, and on-site demonstrations teach about pest management.

Work with gardeners and farmers to create a good pest control plan.
Monitor invasive species using traps and methods to catch pests.
Learn about the biology, ecology, and behavior of both native and nonnative insects.

Learn about pests and how they can become a problem.
Find out when you need to control pests.
Sort pests by the harm they cause.
Learn about how different pests can impact the economy.
Explore the different ways to control pests, and think about the pros and cons of each method.
Understand how to use these methods on a farm while protecting the environment.

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