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What you need to know about integrated pest management (IPM).

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Pests are more than just a nuisance—they can pose real risks to your property and health. So what if there was a smarter way to handle them? Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and eco-friendly method of controlling pests in your living and working spaces. Here’s what you need to know about an IPM strategy and how Terminix Triad uses it to protect your home or business.

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What is an integrated pest management approach?

When it comes to pest control, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. That’s why Integrated Pest Management goes beyond just spraying pesticides. It’s a science-based, holistic strategy designed to understand pest behavior, prevent their access to harborages, food, and water, and then make targeted treatments only when necessary.

IPM offers distinct advantages over traditional pest control methods:

  • Eco-friendly: Reduces reliance on pesticides alone. IPM looks at the big picture, “Why are these pests here?”.
  • Cost-effective: Addresses pest issues before they escalate, to help avoid further damage or economic harm.
  • Healthier: Protects families and pets while reducing allergens and contaminants.

The 4 core principles of integrated pest management.

In North Carolina, where pests thrive due to our warmer climate, IPM is especially important. Whether you’re dealing with termites in Greensboro or ants in Winston-Salem, Terminix Triad’s IPM strategies are tailored to protect your home and keep pests away through four key steps:

  1. Inspection
  2. Monitoring
  3. Prevention
  4. Treatment

Let’s explore these and how they work together for effective, eco-friendly pest control.

1. Inspection: Evaluating your property.

Every successful pest control plan begins with inspection. Our experts conduct evaluations to identify types of pests, locate entry points, and assess the severity of issues. Whether it’s tracking down hidden ant nests or spotting signs of rodent activity, understanding the problem and planning for the future is key at this point. If you have any notes on specific types of pests you’ve seen or damages you’ve noticed, we’ll also take this info into account.

2. Monitoring: Identifying pest problems.

Using advanced tools and techniques, we keep tabs on pest activity, catching potential infestations early. Based on the size and nature of the pest issue we find, we can start planning and customizing control methods. This enables us to keep our services as reasonable, effective, and affordable as possible.

3. Prevention: Providing personal guidance.

Prevention is the backbone of IPM. Our approach focuses on removing the three key elements pests need to survive—food, water and shelter—greatly reducing the likelihood of infestations.

This includes recommendations for:

  • Cracks and crevices that need sealing.
  • Repairs to holes and other structural damages.
  • Reducing basement and crawl space moisture and fixing specific leaks.
  • General home maintenance ideas (i.e. keeping your yard free of debris or better wood storage).

4. Treatment: Implementing control methods.

When direct treatment is necessary, IPM prioritizes precision and minimally invasive methods. Targeted applications are used to treat the pest sources. We treat into cracks and crevices—where the pests live, not where your family or pets reside.

Once treatments have been applied, we continue to evaluate their effectiveness over time and make adjustments as needed.

Trust Terminix Triad for integrated pest management.

To understand the unique pest challenges of the Triad area, it takes a local leader. At Terminix Triad, we combine cutting-edge technology with the expertise of our locally trained technicians to develop customized IPM strategies tailored specifically for you. With over 90 years of experience serving the community, we are dedicated to providing effective and environmentally responsible pest control solutions at all times.

Ready to protect your home or business? Contact us or call 877-372-9696 to request your free service quote.

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