The Rise and Fall of Integrated Pest Management Integrated Pest Management (IPM) emerged as a response to growing concerns about environmental degradation caused by chemical pesticides.
Born out of post war agriculture, IPM aimed to replace brute force chemical control with a more nuanced understanding of ecosystems.
Its rise in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s was a testament to our increasing awareness of environmental issues, but its eventual decline has much to teach us about the limitations of human knowledge and pest resilience.