What makes Integrated Pest Management so effective?

Introducing Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an approach that combines physical, cultural and chemical methods to effectively manage pest populations. 

By applying your knowledge about pest behaviour and needs, you can adjust an environment to become less hospitable to pests, allowing you to reduce your reliance on chemicals while maintaining or even improving the level of pest protection.

Make sure to also educate your clients about keeping up these physical and cultural techniques to maximise the effectiveness of your pest control treatments and prevent future infestations!

Physical Pest Control Methods 

Physical control involves keeping pests out of buildings using barriers and traps. Pay close attention to gaps under exterior doors, particularly garage entry doors, and install door seals if necessary. Inside buildings, seal cracks and crevices to limit potential hiding areas for insects.

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Cultural Pest Control Methods 

Cultural control focuses on hygiene and environmental modifications. While clients may be sensitive to comments on cleanliness, you can tactfully advise them to eliminate potential pest food sources by not leaving dirty dishes or uneaten pet food out and by regularly cleaning their bins. Before applying treatments, you can vacuum under furniture and other undisturbed areas to remove dust and food particles as well as pests and their eggs. 

Changing environmental conditions to deter pests is also key. Ensure gardens are well-maintained by trimming bushes, trees and shrubs away from the building. Like food, it’s also important to remove sources of water indoors and outdoors by addressing drainage issues and leaks. Pests like silverfish and termites thrive in humid areas so using dehumidifiers and increasing airflow in areas like wardrobes, bathrooms and subfloors can make these spaces less attractive.

Chemical Pest Control Methods 

When chemical control is necessary, choose the least toxic option and strictly follow the application rates provided on the label. Ensure that the product form and application method are suited to the situation for example surface spraying, applying dusts in cracks and crevices or baiting near nests.

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