10-Minute University™ is the trademark of short classes on essential gardening information. All presentations are free and each is accompanied by a handout. Oregon State University owns the trademark and Clackamas County Master Gardeners develop and manage the program.

Integrated pest management, aka IPM, is THE science-based approach to managing pests economically while minimizing damage to the environment and to human health. It’s the gold standard for how to think before taking actions for pest control. Whether you have a pressing pest problem and want to reduce the damage, or simply want to learn about long-term prevention strategies, this session will help.

The class will cover the five components of an IPM program, beginning with resources for identifying pests, followed by tips for monitoring pest numbers and ways to set a threshold for acceptable damage, and conclude with a thorough exploration of options for pest control, ranging from the least to most toxic.

Class speakers Cheryl Borden and Jane Collier are Oregon State University Master Gardeners who teach for the award-winning 10-Minute University™.  Both are active in staffing the Master Gardener helpline which provides gardening advice to thousands of home gardeners each year.

This online seminar is free with advanced registration. Even if you cannot attend live, register anyway. A recording link will be sent 2 days after the class. Register here