Integrated Pest Management

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools in a way that minimises economic, health and environmental risks. IPM emphasises the growth of a healthy crop with the least possible disruption to agricultural ecosystems and encourages natural pest control mechanisms.

Integrated Pest Management Guidance

The Voluntary Initiative Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) can be completed by any farm or nursery enterprise using professional pesticides to produce crops, ornamentals, fodder or feed.

DAERA has developed an Integrated Pest Management Guide to assist farmers with understanding the requirements of IPM. The link below takes you to the guide which includes an ‘Application of IPM at user level’ record sheet.

Integrated Pest Management guidance
IPM@Hutton information

Code of Practice for using plant protection products
Departmental responsibilities regarding pesticides
Operator responsibilities regarding pesticides
Plant protection product (pesticide) authorisation application types available to Northern Ireland.
Plant Protection Products (pesticides) and Official Controls
Specified certificates recognised under the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012, relating to the use of products authorised for professional use
The Official Controls (Plant Protection Products) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 – List of Operators Registration
UK Government issues guidance to pesticide industry
Water Catchment Partnership

Integrated Pest Management Guidance

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