**2.6 Evaluating and record keeping**

Lastly, evaluation is often considered as one of the most important steps in integrated pest management [21]. A regular evaluation program is essential step to determine the success of the pest management strategies. It is the process of reviewing an IPM program and the results it has generated. Moreover, understanding the effectiveness of the IPM program allows making necessary modifications to the IPM plan prior to pests reaching the action threshold and requiring action again. A record keeping system is essential to establish trends and patterns in pest outbreaks. Information recorded at every inspection or treatment should include pest identification, its population size, distribution, recommendations for future prevention, and complete information on its treatment.
