IPM Procedure

Survey the site to find pest evidence, conducive conditions and entry points.

• Walk interior and exterior perimeters
• Check harborage: voids, drains, storage, vegetation
• Document droppings, rub marks, damage and sightings
• Note sanitation, moisture and structural deficiencies

Confirm the pest species and life stage before any treatment decision.

• Capture clear photos and physical samples
• Verify species using the Pest Library or AI Identify
• Record biology and behaviour relevant to control
• Distinguish target pest from non-target organisms

Decide the pest level that triggers control action based on risk and tolerance.

• Define site-specific thresholds (zero / low / moderate)
• Consider health, regulatory and reputational risk
• Align thresholds with the client's IPM plan
• Document the trigger criteria for each pest

Eliminate the conditions that allow pests to enter, feed and harbor.

• Exclusion: seal gaps, screens, door sweeps
• Sanitation: cleaning schedules, waste handling
• Cultural: stock rotation, FIFO, storage off floor
• Habitat modification around the structure

Apply the least-risk effective tactics, escalating only when needed.

• Mechanical: traps, vacuums, heat, exclusion
• Biological: beneficial organisms where appropriate
• Chemical: targeted, label-directed application
• Combine tactics for resistance management

Measure results, adjust the program and report findings to the client.

• Service traps and monitoring devices on schedule
• Trend captures, sightings and conducive conditions
• Adjust tactics based on data, not assumptions
• Provide a clear service report and recommendations