Answer: As a first line of pest control, IPM programs work to manage the crop, lawn, or indoor space to prevent pests from becoming a threat. In an agricultural crop, this may mean using cultural methods, such as rotating between different crops, selecting pest-resistant varieties, and planting pest-free rootstock
IPM strategies (Prevention, Avoidance, Monitoring and Suppression or “PAMS”) shall be incorporated into the planning process and employed to prevent or mitigate pest management risk for identified natural resource concerns.