What does IPM stand for?

• A. Integrated pest management
• B. Industrial pest management
• C. Intensive pest management
• D. International pest management

Answer: (A)

IPM stands for Integrated Pest Management. It means using a combination of methods—prevention, monitoring, and selective control—rather than relying on a single pesticide. The goal is to manage pests in an economically viable and environmentally safe way by integrating cultural practices (like sanitation and crop rotation), physical or mechanical methods (traps or barriers), biological controls (natural enemies), and, when necessary, pesticides used only as targeted, minimal-risk options. Decision-making is based on monitoring data and action thresholds, so treatments are applied only when pest levels justify them. The other options describe different ideas (industrial, intensive, or international), which aren’t what IPM refers to in pest management.