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About UC IPM
UC Statewide IPM Program
Established in 1979, the University of California Statewide Integrated
Pest Management Program (UC IPM) develops and promotes the use of integrated,
ecologically sound pest management programs in California to serve agriculture,
urban and community, and natural resources audiences.
Our Vision: Making
ecosystem-based integrated pest management THE way Californians manage
pests
The mission of the UC IPM Program is to:
- Increase utilization of ecologically based integrated pest management
programs
- Provide leadership in IPM including building coalitions and partnerships
that link with communities and public agencies
- Increase the predictability and effectiveness of pest management
techniques
- Develop science-based pest management programs that are economically
and environmentally sustainable, and socially appropriate
- Protect human health and the environment by reducing risks caused
by pests and pest management practices
Integrated pest management (IPM) is an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses
on long-term prevention of pests or their damage through a combination of
techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification
of cultural practices, and use of resistant varieties. Pesticides are used
only after monitoring indicates they are needed according to established
guidelines, and treatments are made with the goal of removing only the target
organism. Pest control materials are selected and applied in a manner that
minimizes risks to human health, beneficial and nontarget organisms, and
the environment.
Programs and organization
UC IPM is a part of the UC Division of
Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR). More than 30 employees
develop and deliver programs in agricultural, urban and community,
and natural resources IPM.
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