The Arizona Pest Management Center (APMC) is an umbrella organization within the University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) whose goal is to create a working environment in which the science and implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can thrive in Arizona.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a science-based decision-making process that integrates multiple tactics to manage pests in ways that minimize risk. IPM reduces risk by protecting:
- Economic interests of growers and other IPM users
- Human health
- The environment
The APMC provides support to CALS faculty members in their efforts to develop and deliver outstanding Integrated Pest Management programs that address the needs of Arizona’s citizens. This includes IPM programs serving agriculture, urban communities and natural areas.
APMC update to CALS Executive Council, July 2, 2007
IPM: Protection Arizona's Environment, Human health and Economic Vitality. New Extension publication (PDF file, 6.2 MB).
The Arizona Pest Management Center is made possible by a partnership between the University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Western IPM Center.
