Does IPM completely eliminate pests?

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IPM focuses on keeping pest populations at levels where they don’t cause damage, not on eradicating every pest. It relies on regular monitoring and decision thresholds to determine when and what kind of control is needed, using a mix of practices (cultural, biological, mechanical, and selective chemical steps) to suppress pests in a sustainable way. Pests naturally persist, can move between areas, and may develop resistance or hide in protected sites, so complete elimination everywhere isn’t realistic or practical. That’s why the best answer is that IPM reduces pests to a level where they are not causing damage.