On the first of January this year, new pest control requirements came into play for EU countries. Some of the new requirements is for growers to follow integrated pest management principles. These changes mark the EU’s attempt to reduce our reliance on chemical control. Here is your essential guide to the EU’s new pest control spray regulations, so that PCO’s can update their practices accordingly: IPM IPM, or Integrated Pest Management, deals with managing pests and diseases in an environmentally sensitive and responsible way. It attempts to avoid our over-reliance on chemical control and minimize the risks to wildlife and our health. IPM promotes a whole range of natural pest… Read More