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Extension: Easy tips for preventing pests this spring
Integrated Pest Management Pyramid
The Integrated Pest Management Pyramid demonstrates the order and importance of each method of pest control. Preventative measures are the foundation of pest control, and each step up the pyramid becomes less preventative and more reactive. Always start with prevention and work your way up the pyramid.
Spring has sprung. The receipts from the garden centers are getting longer and longer, and your neighbor has started mowing their lawn at 7 a.m. on Saturday mornings. Unfortunately, spring heralds the arrival of pests of all kinds, but before you reach for your favored herbicide, you may want to consider developing an integrated pest management plan.