Home > Crops & Livestock > Crops > Integrated Pest Management > What is IPMLouisiana? IPMLouisiana is the Integrated Pest Management program of the LSU AgCenter.  It is a comprehensive pest management program involving elements of plant pathology, entomology and weed science.   What is 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 minimizes economic, health and environmental risks. Louisiana Insect Pest Management Guide [Image: Pest Management Guide] This 2009 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and using beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included. IPM Strategies The goals of IPM are to achieve the effective management of pests in the safest manner. Plant Disease Management Guide [Image: disease guide] This guide for 2009 contains suggestions for management of the most important or more prevalent diseases of Louisiana plants. It includes information on fungicides, bactericides and nematicides, as well as safety precautions for using them.