Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for gardeners

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is championing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to help gardeners control pests without over-relying on chemicals—encouraging practices like crop rotation, clean tools, and beneficial insects (think ladybugs and bats) to keep gardens healthy and balanced usda.gov. For more on IPM and gardening tips, visit the USDA’s site: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/initiatives-and-highlighted-programs/peoples-garden/gardening-advice/practice-integrated-pest-management-ipm