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3. Today we will discuss Integrated Pest Management 3

4. What is School IPM?  A safer option for effective pest management in a school community.  A way to think and react to everyday pest management situations.  A commitment to using safer, environmentally sensitive, sustainable control methods to keep facilities pest-free.  People working together for the com mon goal of safer environments for our children. 4

5. Why implement IPM?  Reduces exposure to pests and pesticides  Delivers a healthier learning environment for our children  Creates a more effective, long-term control of pests  Decreases the number of pest complaints  Affords a lower cost for pest management because of a reduced number of pesticide applications  Promotes cooperation between staff  Fits together with other school environmental programs such as Energy Star and Indoor Air Quality 5

6. Eight Steps to Follow in IPM 1.Develop a school IPM policy statement. 2.Designate pest management roles and appoint a School IPM Contact. 3.Set pest management objectives for each school site. 4.Conduct an inspection of each school room to identify pest issues. 6

7. Eight Steps (Continued) 5.Monitor for signs of pest activity. 6.Set action thresholds. 7.Apply IPM strategies (sanitation and maintenance) to: keep pests out remove food and water sources remove pests and take away their homes/harborages 8.Evaluate your results and make adjustments, as necessary. 7

8. Pest sightings: Conduct daily inspections Check “bug” monitors Make sure staff knows to inform the IPM coordinator of any and all sightings of: – Corpses, shed skins, droppings, actual live insects or animals, damage, debris or urine stains. 8

9. Remember: IPM in your School is everyone’s job. IPM works if staff is involved! If you see something, say something! 9

10. Everyone has a role to play with pest control issues: – Report broken doors, leaky pipes and faucets, cracks in walls or windows. – Pick up clutter in your room. – Clean up - Don’t leave food, crumbs, candy and other items around. – Store food items in locking plastic containers. – Report /clean up food and drink spillages when they occur. 10

11. Website Resources for IPM http://epa.gov/childcare/IPM_CCC.pdf http://epa.gov/childcare/Module03.pdf http://epa.gov/childcare/Module04.pdf http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/ipm/ http://www.epa.gov/pesp/ipminshcools/indes.html 11