Updated 04/29/08
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Overview
- 2001 Report to the Legislature
- IIPMCC Meetings
- Useful Links
Overview
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is defined by chapter 17.15 RCW as a coordinated decision-making and action process that uses the most appropriate pest control methods and strategy in an environmentally and economically sound manner to meet agency programmatic pest management objectives.
Pest managers use IPM daily to prevent damage from pests. The key tenets of IPM include the following: setting thresholds for pest populations, monitoring for pests, prevention of pest establishment, and control of pests. These principles are used by pest managers to use the safest and most effective tools to prevent damage from pest species.
The Washington State IPM program is composed of a committee of IPM coordinators from state agencies and state institutions of higher education. A complete list of cooperators can be found in chapter 17.15 RCW. The committee is identified as the Interagency Integrated Pest Management Coordinating Committee (IIPMCC). The committee meets twice a year to provide integrated pest management training and information for state employees responsible for pest management. The Committee's objective is to facilitate interagency cooperation and education on crosscutting IPM issues. Meetings are open to the public and follow an established agenda.
The Committee has recently begun development of this website. The purpose of the site is to provide a clearinghouse of information meant to assist IPM coordinators, pest control professionals, and the public on various aspects of IPM. The website will also provide occasional updates on the committee's other activities and meetings.
IIPMCC MeetingsFebruary 21, 2008 Meeting Agenda
February 21, 2008 Meeting MinutesUseful Links
The links listed below provide helpful information about IPM in general and IPM practices within Washington State. This list will be updated frequently with more information.
Washington State University Extension IPM - An overview of agricultural and urban IPM activities in Washington.
UPEST Website - A website designed to help Washington State citizens use IPM to control indoor and landscape pests.
School IPM - A California Department of Pesticide Regulation site that provides resources for school IPM programs.
EPA IPM - An overview of IPM as it relates to foods with references to the principles of IPM.
Regional IPM Centers - Links to regional IPM centers across the country with information about IPM practices, people, topics, and training.
Oregon State University IPM Center - Oregon State University's IPM site with local and global projects.