Integrated pest management (IPM) is a strategy of pest control that involves evaluating all possible strategies (chemical and nonchemical) to reduce crop losses but using pesticides only as the last resort. IPM relies on regularly inspecting crops to assess pest levels and damage. Nonchemical control options include mechanical, cultural, and biological controls (e.g., crop rotation and cultivation); sanitation (e.g., cleaning equipment to reduce introductions); and pest-resistant plants.