IPM STAR in CDCs Initiative Thomas A. Green, Ph.D., President IPM Institute of North America

IPM Institute Leveraging marketplace power to improve health, economics and environment In agriculture Sustainable ag/IPM guidelines, standards, audit protocols In communities IPM STAR for schools, childcare, healthcare, structural pest management professionals Check Strip BMP Strips International IPM Symposium VI, Portland OR, March 24-25, 2009

IPM STAR Excellence in Integrated Pest Management IPM an unknown to 85% of consumers Schools: ripe for improvement, tomorrow’s consumers and taxpayers IPM STAR: Measurable Standard 48-point confidential evaluation policy, planning, implementation on-site by third-party professional detailed written recommendations scored evaluation pesticide hazard analysis training powerpoint certification, three-year renewal cycle

On-site evaluation Part One: Interview Minimum standards Regulation, policy compliance Posting, notification Application records, MSDS Point-based standards IPM policy, plan Applicator training Pesticide selection 70% minimum score required

On-site evaluation Part two: Inspection Monitoring Sanitation

On-site evaluation Inspection (continued) Monitoring Sanitation Exclusion

On-site evaluation Inspection (continued) Monitoring Sanitation Exclusion Pesticide storage

On-site evaluation Inspection (continued) Monitoring Sanitation Exclusion Pesticide storage Pest vulnerable areas Entrances, dumpster areas, kitchen, storerooms, staff lounges, custodial closets, mechanical rooms, ag/hort study programs Pest conducive conditions and unmanaged pest problems

Results 29 school systems evaluated to date, 1.9 million children 12 of 29 passed on initial evaluation pests: stinging insects, mice, ants, cockroaches US ARMY: 8 Installations, 8400 children Aberdeen Proving Ground/Edgewood Child Development Center (CDC) and Youth Services Centers (CYS) Carlisle CDC Fort Belvoir CDCs, YSC Fort Campbell School, CDCs, YSCs Fort Lewis CDCs, YSCs Fort Riley CDCs Picatinny Arsenal CDC West Point CDC 6 of 8 passed on initial evaluation

Results: Deficiencies identified Overall n=29 US Army n=8 Non-compliance with regulations/policy re posting/notification, applicator certification, record keeping 38%20% Labels/MSDS not on file45%20% Routine, calendar-based pesticide applications14%0% No written IPM policy7%0% No written IPM plan24%0% Unmanaged pest problems (mice, ants, cockroaches) 38% Secure pesticide storage31%13% Unregistered/outdated pesticides in storage21%0%

Results: Observations Good management leads to good pest management! long-tenure of IPMPs, contractors; exceptional personal commitment Army facilities benefit from AEC, CHPPM Pesticide reduction initiative, pre-approved pesticide list, restriction on use of herbicides within 100’ of CDCs AEC site preparation prior to IPM STAR evaluation Monthly food service inspections, annual facility maintenance inspection, generally prompt response to work orders leads to excellent sanitation and exclusion and minimal pesticide use Opportunities Transition to non-neurotoxic stinging insect products; ants Improve communication, CDC staff training re pest sightings and pest- conducive conditions, prohibition on unauthorized pesticide use Preventive medicine training/inspection form additions (outdated monitors, bait stations, evidence of pest problems) Pest management input on building design and construction Strategy for efficient roll-out to all 100 CDCs in the US, 3-year renewals

Thank you for all that you do! IPM STAR Certification is presented by the IPM Institute in partnership with the US Environmental Protection Agency Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program. IPM STAR is being implemented throughout the Army with support of the Office of Assistant Chief for Installation Management and the Army Environmental Command.