Welcome to WhatIsIPM.org - the only site dedicated solely to defining and educating homeowners about Integrated Pest Management!

So what is IPM?

IPM is an abbreviation for Integrated Pest Management.

Integrated Pest Management is a process involving common sense and sound solutions for treating and controlling pests. These solutions incorporate three basic steps: 1) inspection, 2) identification and 3) treatment. Treatment options vary from sealing cracks and removing food and water sources to pesticide treatments when necessary.

Navigate inside and outside of this interactive home to learn how you and your pest professional can implement an IPM program throughout your own home. IPM, as a partnership between homeowner and pest professional, can help protect your family against pest-associated health, property and quality of life threats.