IPM Guiding Principles

The ACVCSD promotes and applies integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to control pest problems. Key tools in IPM includes modifying the local environment to make it less attractive to pests; improving sanitation to reduce or eliminate food sources; public education and outreach to inform and identify pest problems, as well as recommending the least-toxic pesticides that are effective against target pest, but have low toxicity to humans, pets, the environment and non-targeted animals.