Simply put, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an environmentally friendly, common sense approach to controlling pests. IPM programs use the most effective, lowest risk options considering the risks to the applicator, building occupants, and environment. IPM is an effective and environmentally-sensitive approach that offers a wide variety of tools to reduce contact with pests and exposure to pesticides.  

Successful IPM programs use this four-tiered implementation approach: 

• Identify pests and monitor progress.
• Set action threshholds - A defined threshold will focus the size, scope, and intensity of an IPM plan. 
• Prevent -IPM focuses on prevention by removing conditions that attract pests, such as food, water, and shelter 
• Control - Pest control is required if action thresholds are exceeded

King Exterminating is proud to offer Smart Way Integrated Pest Management Services to all our customers as a safer and more effective approach to managing pest problems in your home or business.

To learn more about the benefits of IPM services visit:

https://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol/integrated-pest-management-ipm-principles and  https://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol.