What is the primary focus of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

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A: Denying pests access to the facility and eliminating their sources of food, water, and shelter. Per ServSafe Chapter 11, the primary focus of IPM is prevention through denying pests access to the operation by sealing gaps and installing self-closing doors, and eliminating conditions that support pests by removing food, water, and shelter sources. This proactive approach reduces the need for chemical treatments.

What is the primary focus of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

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