Dr. Shaku Nair is an entomologist by passion and profession, and a strong advocate of integrated pest management (IPM) - a holistic approach to manage pests with the least risk to people, property and the environment. Her activities include planning and coordinating training events, developing Extension publications and other outputs and outreach to clientele about pests in community environments (urban and structural, turf and landscapes). Her clientele includes turf and landscape managers, school personnel, pest management professionals, public housing management teams, homeowners, Master Gardeners and others.