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<h1>Pesticide Safety Miniposter <em>IPM: Beyond Spraying</em></h1>
<div id="edis-author">R. W. Baldwin, S. K. Hill, Philip Koehler, J. C. Medley, and P. A. Mitola</div>
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<h2>Abstract</h2>
<p>Being a pest manager is much more than just spraying pesticides. There is an entire process of diagnosing the pest situation and developing a plan using an integrated approach. This poster acquaints new pest control technicians with the steps in integrated pest management (IPM). The poster has quick response (QR) codes that direct smartphones to short videos highlighting each step in the IPM Process.</p>
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Pesticide Safety Miniposter IPM: Beyond Spraying

<p><span>A pest management strategy using a systematic approach in which pest populations are monitored to determine if and when control methods are required. Integrated pest management (IPM) uses biological, chemical, physical, cultural and/or genetic control methods in order to minimize pesticide use, reduce production costs, and protect the environment. [NALT]</span></p>
<p><span>Integrated pest management is the careful consideration of all available pest control techniques and subsequent integration of appropriate measures that discourage the development of pest populations and keep pesticides and other interventions to levels that are economically justified and reduce or minimize risks to human and animal health and/or the environment. [AGROVOC]</span></p>
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Integrated Pest Management

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