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Integrated Pesticide Management, which is the discriminate use of pesticides, which should focus on specific targeting of pests. However, instead of being an integral part of an acknowledged Integrated Pest Management process, pesticides are often used as short cut to control the present problem and this " perpetuates a "quick-fix mentality" that targets symptoms and fails to address the root causes of pest problems." (Source: Ehler, L. E., (2006), "Perspectives. Integrated pest management (IPM): definition, historical development and implementation, and the other IPM", Pest Management Science, 62(9):787-9)