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IPM PROGRAM <br />INTRODUCTION <br />Pests are populations of living organism (animals, plants, or microorganism) that damage <br />or interfere with desirable plants or aesthetics, or impact human or ecosystem health. <br />Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an approach that establishes a sustainable <br />approach to managing pests by utilizing detailed knowledge of the pest organism’s life <br />cycle and ecology to intervene in the most effective and appropriate manner utilizing <br />management tools that minimize economic, health and environmental risks. <br />PURPOSE <br />The purpose of this Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan is to guide the use of <br />environmentally sensitive pest management strategies and least-toxic control methods at <br />Torpedo Pest Control. Integrated Pest Management is defined as managing pests (plants, <br />fungi, insects, and/or animals) in a way that protects human health and the surrounding <br />environment and that improves economic returns through the most effective, least-risk <br />option. <br />Core elements of IPM include: <br />•Use of least-toxic chemical pesticides <br />•Minimum use of chemicals <br />•Use of chemicals and pesticides only in targeted locations and for targeted species <br />•Routine inspection and monitoring <br />•Proactive communication <br />SCOPE <br />This IPM plan applies to the building interior and grounds of all Torpedo Pest Control <br />areas. The plan includes approved IPM strategies for managing and eradicating pests that <br />are common to the area, and provides resources to facilitate learning about new and <br />emerging IPM strategies. This plan is applicable at all times. <br />1 <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 16D1C412-7260-4260-8A87-C870C0BEE374