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The PA IPM program is a collaboration between The Pennsylvania State University and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture designed to promote integrated pest management in both agricultural and nonagricultural situations.

About

IPM is a decision-making process emphasizing practices that quite often lead to a decrease in the amount of pesticide used. Here, you will find basic information about what is IPM, control tactics, as well as mission and scope of the PA IPM program.

IPM for Schools and Childcares

IPM Education and Training Available from PA IPM

Community Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Agriculture

Integrated pest management is essential for modern agriculture.

Research

Research in IPM includes multiple aspects such as biology and ecology of organisms that cause economic losses, control tools, environmental education, and environmental justice, among many other.

PA IPM

  • PA IPM Overview
  • About
    • About Overview
    • What is IPM?
    • Mission and Scope
    • Penn State and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
  • IPM for Schools and Childcares
    • IPM for Schools and Childcares Overview
    • About School IPM and Laws
    • IPM Plans and Coordinators
    • Training and Events
      • Training and Events Overview
      • Bed Bug Basics
      • IPM and Bed Bugs for Special Audiences (librarians, social workers, clinicians, etc.)
      • IPM for Schools and Early Learning Environments
      • IPM in the Curriculum
      • IPM for Youth
      • IPM for Community Health Workers
      • IPM for Community and School Programs
      • IPM for Gardeners
      • Pests, Pesticides, and Health
      • Public Outreach and Tabling Events: Community Festivals, County Fairs, Health Fairs, and Science Festivals
      • School and Summer Camp Programs
      • Essentials of Healthy Housing for Practitioners
      • IPM in Multi-family Housing
      • Healthy Homes for Community Health Workers
      • Healthy Homes Environmental Assessment: Principles & Practice
    • Parents
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      • Teachers Overview
      • Glossary
      • Elementary Resources
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    • Healthy Homes
  • Community Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
    • Community Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Overview
    • Common Pest Species of Ants
    • Public Health -IPM
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    • Agriculture Overview
    • Pest Problem Solver-Identify and Manage Pests
      • Pest Problem Solver-Identify and Manage Pests Overview
      • Agricultural Pests
      • Forest Pests
      • Vegetable Insect Pests
    • Greenhouse IPM
    • Mushrooms
    • Small Fruits
    • Field Crops
      • Field Crops Overview
      • Extension Specialists
    • Tree Fruits
    • Livestock
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