James R. Miller Dale P. Burkett Terrance D. Hubert 2021 <div class="abstract-group"><div class="article-section__content en main"><p>Aquatic invasive plants and animals are increasingly becoming a problem, causing severe economic and ecological damage to critical freshwater systems. The best strategy for controlling an invasive pest employs an integrated pest management (IPM) approach using a combination of biological, physical, chemical, and social/cultural control methods. Here, we examine the history and development of IPM and provide a discussion of the components of an IPM program involving development, evaluation, and management. Control approaches will be reviewed and the application of this technique to aquatic systems will be discussed. A discussion of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission's (GLFC) Integrated Management of Sea Lamprey<span>&nbsp;</span><i>Petromyzon marinus</i><span>&nbsp;</span>Control Program will be provided to illustrate the application of IPM to an aquatic system.</p></div></div> application/pdf 10.1002/nafm.10331 en American Fisheries Society A brief introduction to integrated pest management for aquatic systems article