There are five steps to an effective pest management program. These include identification, monitoring, prevention, control, and evaluation. Identification is the process of correctly identifying the pest and the damage it is causing. Monitoring involves regularly checking for pests and damage. Prevention includes strategies such as exclusion, sanitation and habitat modification. Control involves the use of physical, chemical, or biological means to reduce the pest population. Lastly, evaluation is the process of assessing the effectiveness of the overall pest management program.