It is my pleasure to inform you that the Biennial Report 2009-2010 is now available for downloading.
Dr Irmgard Hoeschle-Zeledon
Coordinator SP-IPM
c/o International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Oyo Road, PMB 5320
Ibadan, Nigeria
i.zeledon@cgiar.org
www.spipm.cgiar.org
tel: +234–2-7517472 ext. 2293
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What is the main work of IPM?
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This information, in combination with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment.
The IPM approach can be applied to both agricultural and non-agricultural settings, such as the home, garden, and workplace. IPM takes advantage of all appropriate pest management options including, but not limited to, the judicious use of pesticides. In contrast, organic food production applies many of the same concepts as IPM but limits the use of pesticides to those that are produced from natural sources, as opposed to synthetic chemicals.