What must be done when established thresholds for pest management are surpassed?

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What must be done when established thresholds for pest management are surpassed?

Thresholds in pest management are signals that indicate when a pest level requires action. When these thresholds are surpassed, the proper step is to inform the installation pest management coordinator so they can coordinate an appropriate response, review the situation, and update records. This keeps control measures timely, consistent, and compliant with the program. Delaying action by waiting for a full year of data would miss the moment when damage could escalate. Ignoring thresholds undermines the IPM approach, and reporting directly to vendors bypasses the established chain of command.

Thresholds in pest management are signals that indicate when a pest level requires action. When these thresholds are surpassed, the proper step is to inform the installation pest management coordinator so they can coordinate an appropriate response, review the situation, and update records. This keeps control measures timely, consistent, and compliant with the program. Delaying action by waiting for a full year of data would miss the moment when damage could escalate. Ignoring thresholds undermines the IPM approach, and reporting directly to vendors bypasses the established chain of command.

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