Integrate Pest Management Action Plan

Question 1

List the components of an IPM action plan

Answer 1

plan ahead, monitor for pests to be managed, identify pests and learn their biology, establish management goals and thresholds, select management strategies, develop and implement IPM plan, record and evaluate results

Question 2

Identify IPM management strategies and considerations

Answer 2

effectiveness, cost/ease, availability of equipment and supplies, environmental protection, human safety and health, use/function/purpose of site, history of site

Question 3

List basic steps needed to implement and IPM plan that is adaptable to most pests and sites

Answer 3

prepare a written plan, include map, specific management measures, notes of concerns, monitor weather

Question 4

Explain how thresholds affect your action plan

Answer 4

depending if you’re managing aesthetics, economics, or environment actions need to be adjusted to achieve goals