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Integrated Pest Management (IPM): guide

Published: 18 November 2024
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural

Find out what Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is and how to access advice and information to help apply it on your land in Scotland. Similar IPM resource arrangements are available if you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Introduction

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests, weeds and diseases on your land. It can be used by all farmers, growers, and land managers.

The aims of an IPM approach are to:

support healthy crops using a range of plant protection methods
support resilient and sustainable agricultural production
help manage pesticide resistance
encourage natural control mechanisms
enhance wildlife and biodiversity
reduce reliance on the use of chemical pesticides

IPM has applications for professionals and amateurs. Professional sectors include:

agriculture
horticulture
forestry
amenity

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