IPM combines physical, cultural, biological, and chemical tactics to manage pests cost-effectively while minimizing environmental impacts. It is especially useful in areas where pesticides may be restricted due to health or environmental concerns.

This method involves removing entry points for pests into a building and keeping the area clean by discarding food scraps and other debris that can attract them. Additionally, sealing cracks in walls or windows with caulk can help keep out larger invaders such as rodents.

Traps are an effective way of capturing insects or rodents without using chemicals; baits, on the other hand, use poisons that kill when ingested by the targeted pest(s). They should only be used under guidance from a qualified professional if there is an established infestation problem onsite.

Removing pests manually can also prove effective depending upon their size; this option usually requires constant attention and vigilance since it relies heavily on human intervention for success or failure rates over periods longer than short-term results noted right after removal activities have been completed.