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There are lots of ways to practice integrated pest management (IPM), but many pest management professionals (PMPs) would agree that IPM includes sanitation, exclusion and chemical control elements as part of a multifaceted approach to managing pest populations.

Many PMPs also would agree that one of the biggest hurdles to implementing a successful IPM program for clients are the clients themselves.

A commonly recommended IPM tactic is to keep doors and windows closed to keep flying insects from entering a building. Yet, why do we find this suggestion so often ignored? Here are a few questions to consider that could help get to the root cause:

Certainly, budget limitations can affect how quickly (and effectively) your exclusion recommendations are executed. And operational constraints can make sanitation tricky. But the biggest hurdle almost always is people.

By taking a closer look and understanding the underlying behaviors that are making effective pest management more difficult, the root cause can be addressed. Everybody wins.

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Understanding human behavior as part of the IPM process - Pest Management Professional - Pest Management Professional magazine