Since the publication of Silent Spring in 1962, interest in alternative pest-Management strategies has increased dramatically.
Many nurseries, land-use agencies, and public gardens now require the use of IPM as an intelligent, real-world system to raise plants in an e.
As a way to reduce the use of pesticides and keep plants healthy, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) has evolved to emphasize prevention, early diagnosis (or "scouting"), and long-term control strategies -- not quick fixes.
Since the publication of Silent Spring in 1962, interest in alternative pest-Management strategies has increased dramatically