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2008
Annual Report
UC Statewide IPM Program
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What is IPM?
Integrated pest management (IPM) is an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term prevention of pests or
their damage through a combination of techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification
of cultural practices, and use of resistant varieties. Pesticides are used only after monitoring indicates they
are needed according to established guidelines, and treatments are made with the goal of removing only the target
organism. Pest control materials are selected and applied in a manner that minimizes risks to human health, beneficial
and nontarget organisms and the environment.
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