Key Principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)


Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is how pest control professionals use biology, environmental factors, and technology to manage pests while keeping risks low for people, property, and the surrounding environment—including pollinators. The goal is to prevent pests from causing serious damage without unnecessary harm to beneficial wildlife.

Pollinators play a crucial role in our ecosystem. Bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, birds, and even some bats help plants reproduce by carrying pollen from one flower to another. Without them, many of the foods we rely on—like apples, berries, pumpkins, and sunflowers—would be much harder to grow.

If you want to protect pollinators in your garden while keeping pests under control, a pest control technician can help. They can guide you in creating a buffer zone around pollinator-friendly plants to support a healthy environment for both your garden and the essential creatures that keep it thriving.