Integrated Pest Management (IPM): guide
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.
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Find out about research and development into different IPM strategies
A variety of research projects can be found at:
- Plant Health Centre – Scotland’s Centre of Expertise
- SEFARI – Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutions
In addition, the Pesticide Survey Unit (PSU) at SASA collect information on the pesticide usage in Scotland.
External IPM guidance
The following organisations offer free guidance and information (this list may not be exhaustive).
- ADAS conducts research and provides guidance
- Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) IPM hub provides IPM tools and guidance for farmers
- IPM@Hutton conducts research and provides IPM resources
- IPM Works is a network demonstrating and promoting IPM strategies
- Voluntary Initiative provides IPM tools and guidance for farmers
Visiting these websites is optional - the Scottish Government does not manage or maintain these websites and cannot take responsibility for their factual accuracy. You should always do your own research when deciding whether to use external websites.
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