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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.

Jessica Green, Oregon State University

Jessica Green, Oregon State University

What is IPM?

IPM is a decision-making process emphasizing practices that quite often lead to a decrease in the amount of pesticide used.

Mission and Scope

Our mission is to promote effective IPM practices

PSU and PDA

The Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management Program (PA IPM) is a collaboration between the PA Department of Agriculture and the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. The mission of this program is to promote effective pest management that results in the efficient protection of our food, fiber, health, home and industrial resources in a manner that is profitable, safe and environmentally compatible.

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