1. Child Care Provider Expectations of Pest Management Professionals: Know the IPM policy and base all actions upon established IPM principles.

2. Child Care Provider Expectations of Pest Management Professionals: Manage pests as well as pesticides.

3. Child Care Provider Expectations of Pest Management Professionals: Recognize that daycare facilities are unique and very sensitive accounts.

4. Child Care Provider Expectations of Pest Management Professionals: Communicate what you do, what you see and your recommendations on a regular basis.

5. Child Care Provider Expectations of Pest Management Professionals: Educate of staff and administration on alternatives and options.

6. Child Care Provider Expectations of Pest Management Professionals: Be dependable, trustworthy and professional.

7. Child Care Provider Expectations of Pest Management Professionals: Help in the IPM education of our parents, and staff.

8. Professional Pest Manager Expectations of Child Care Providers Learn about IPM and the policy you have adopted, and show active interest and participation. Remember that by definition, IPM must be a cooperative effort.

9. Professional Pest Manager Expectations of Child Care Providers Look for more than the lowest bid in hiring IPM Professional Pest Control.

10. Professional Pest Manager Expectations of Child Care Providers Recognize that not all PMPs can do IPM. Check credentials, references and experience.

11. Professional Pest Manager Expectations of Child Care Providers All must be aware of the IPM program. Help educate your staff and teachers about the IPM program and stand behind it.

12. Professional Pest Manager Expectations of Child Care Providers Participate actively in the program by keeping pest sighting logs. Act on our recommendations (clutter management, sanitation and building repairs) so that we can do our job better.

13. Professional Pest Manager Expectations of Child Care Providers Understand that inspecting and monitoring IS pest management.

14. Professional Pest Manager Expectations of Child Care Providers Provide a point person that we can work through.