"Purpose and Content The purpose of the NATO AMedP-4.2(A)@ ""Deployment pest and vector surveillance and control"" is to provide basic information on using biocides to control arthropods and other animal rodent reservoirs that transmit disease and other pests during deployment situations worldwide. Pesticides are used as part of an integrated pest management (IPM) program. IPM is an approach that combines a variety of pest management methods-- including physical@ mechanical@ educational@ biological and chemical--to prevent medical injury or economic damage from pests and disease vectors. This Guide is not intended to be a substitute for the instructions found on all pesticide labels."