Integrated Pest Management Concepts

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has been crucial in protecting health and the environment for over 30 years. It enforces regulations and promotes Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which uses the least-toxic methods to manage pests. IPM involves identifying pest issues and using techniques like eliminating shelters, changing cleaning routines, and using beneficial insects. DPR supports IPM through grants and programs, recognizing leaders annually. For more information, DPR offers IPM videos on their YouTube channel.

What is one of the primary roles of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation?

• To promote the use of chemical pesticides

• To regulate water usage

• To protect human health and the environment

• To increase agricultural production

What is the first step in Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

• Applying chemical pesticides

• Identifying the specific pest issue

• Using traps to catch pests

• Introducing beneficial insects

Which of the following is NOT a technique used in IPM?

• Increasing pesticide use

• Changing cleaning routines

• Eliminating access to shelters

• Using mechanical controls

How does IPM contribute to pest management?

• By using the most toxic methods available

• By increasing the use of chemical pesticides

• By focusing on health and sustainability

• By eliminating all pests completely

What is one way DPR promotes safer pest management?

• By offering grants for IPM research

• By banning all pesticides

• By increasing pesticide production

• By ignoring pest management issues

Which program is NOT part of DPR's efforts to advance IPM?

• School IPM

• Community IPM

• Childcare IPM

• Pesticide Production Program

What is the purpose of the IPM Achievement Awards?

• To recognize leaders in sustainable pest management

• To regulate water usage

• To promote the use of chemical pesticides

• To increase agricultural production

Since when has DPR been awarding organizations for their IPM leadership?

• 1980

• 2010

• 2000

• 1994

Where can you learn more about IPM?

• CaliforniaPesticides YouTube channel

• Agricultural fairs

• DPR's official website

• Local library