How can dogs enhance Ipm?

Detection dogs can assist in urban settings by identifying pest infestations in buildings, public parks, schools, and other communal areas, supporting targeted and eco-friendly pest control measures.

In structures and agricultural settings, dogs can identify entry points used by pests, allowing for targeted sealing and exclusion efforts to prevent infestations.

Dogs can trace the movement pathways of pests such as rodents, leading to more strategic management placement and minimizing rodenticide use.

Detection dogs can accurately identify the presence or absence of target species in burrows. Therefore, they provide a targeted approach to the areas needed, limiting secondary non-target exposures to fumigants.

Detection dogs can be trained to identify specific agricultural pests early in their lifecycle, allowing for timely and targeted interventions before they cause significant damage.

After harvest, detection dogs can ensure that pest-free crops remain uncontaminated during transportation and storage, safeguarding food quality and safety.

Detection dogs can identify infestations in storage facilities, such as warehouses and silos, ensuring early detection and management of pests like rodents and insects that contaminate food supplies.

Dogs could patrol greenhouses to detect the presence of pests that thrive in such environments, providing a non-invasive and efficient monitoring solution.

Detection dogs can locate areas where natural predators of pests are present or needed, facilitating biological control methods within IPM frameworks.

Detection dogs can participate in public demonstrations and educational programs to raise awareness about IPM practices and the importance of sustainable pest management.