1. Integrated Pest Management Pest Exclusion Allen Wilson IPM Coordinator Laura Ehninger Custodial Supervisor Westerville City School District

2. Practical Advice 3Inspect from a pest’s perspective 3Pest Proofing = exclusion 3Sanitation = nothing to eat 3Clutter control = no place to live Remember – Food Water Shelter

3. Structural Voids

4. Pavement Ants

5. Evidence of pavement ants in building

6. Ant Exclusion

7. Stinging Insect Exclusion

8. Nest at the Bus Stop

9. Wasp Exclusion Steel wool & silicone sealant.

10. Yellow Jacket Exclusion

12. Most effective way to remove or eliminate a pest. Long-term prevention

13. Bat Observation & Exclusion

17. Bat House Construction

18. Completed bat houses ready to paint!!

19. Follow Up: Observation

20. Important Exclusion Tips: Identify the pest Be prepared Use appropriate sealants/materials Follow up inspection & follow up

21. Thank You Dr. Marc Lame, Indiana University Dawn Gouge & Jennifer Snyder, Arizona University Jerry Jochim, MCCSC, Indiana Ohio State University, Jennifer Andon, Dr. David Shetlar, Barb Bloetscher