Where do we find our inspiration? It begins here.
If you’ve used our pest control services before, you understand the thoroughness and attention to detail that define our approach. However, you might not be as familiar with the theory and technique behind our unique pest management protocols. Much of the work that we do is based on the insights and achievements of the folks at Texas A&M University’s IPM program.
What Is IPM?
IPM stands for “integrated pest management.” It’s an innovative approach to pest control that focuses on sustainable, long-term solutions to the underlying issues that allow pests to thrive. It’s not simply about killing as many pests as possible and hoping that they don’t return. It’s also not about using hazardous chemicals that make it difficult for any living things to survive in the affected areas. According to Texas A&M, IPM seeks to “eliminate pest problems by strengthening and stabilizing the landscape so that conditions are more favorable for plants than for pests.”
Goals and Best Practices
To achieve its goals, IPM utilizes a number of techniques and practices:
• Constant monitoring and scouting that can identify potential pests before their numbers grow to overwhelming levels
• Biological control mechanisms that encourage the development of non-pest communities and crowd out pest communities
• Sparing use of chemical control methods, typically as a last resort
Varieties of IPM
IPM can be used in several settings:
• Landscape: Planting appropriate shrubs and other flora that attract native, non-pest species and reduce pest numbers
• Home: Using non-chemical pest control methods to reduce the numbers of “invaders” that can aggravate allergies or threaten residents’ physical welfare
• Plant/Garden: Selecting plants that have been bred for resistance to common pests and encouraging the growth of non-pest communities
• Urban: Using similar tactics in close-in environments
Find San Antonio Pest Control That Utilizes Integrated Pest Management Practices
Now that you know a bit more about our unique approach to pest management, you probably have a better feeling for why we’re consistently cited as Texas’s top pest control company. Of course, we also offer a wide range of other services for homeowners and business owners across the San Antonio area. To learn more about what we can do for your home or business, give us a call or fill out our online contact form.
