Which statement correctly lists the six major components of IPM?

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IPM is a structured, decision-based approach that follows a sequence of elements to manage pests with the least risk. You start by identifying the pest so you know what you’re dealing with, then work to prevent problems from occurring. You monitor pest presence and levels over time, and you use action thresholds to decide if and when intervention is needed. When intervention is warranted, you apply pest management practices—covering cultural, biological, mechanical, and chemical options as appropriate. Finally, you evaluate the outcome to see how effective the action was and to guide future decisions. This six-part flow is exactly what is listed: prevention; pest identification; monitoring; thresholds; pest management practices; evaluation. The other options omit one or more of these elements or replace the broad management practices with specific methods, which doesn’t capture the full IPM framework.