1	Anything is possible with a little cooperation?
2	Integrated Pest Management in Schools
3	The School Community Wants: A SAFE ENVIRONMENT!! Safe from: pest organisms arthropod vectored diseases inappropriate chemical pesticide use
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5	Pests commonly found in our schools Ants Bats & other Vertebrates Cockroaches Flies Rodents Stinging Insects Stored Grain Pests Termites
6	"Chlorpyrifos (Dursban" Chlorpyrifos (Dursban, Lorsban) End-Use Products Cancellation Order 1/02 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [OPP-34203J; FRL-6819-6-] Chlorpyrifos; End-Use Products Cancellation Order AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice.
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9	What is IPM? Don’t attract Pests Keep them out Get rid of them, if you are sure you have them with the safest, most effective method(s)
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11	The traditional pest management model
12	a Shift in Pest Management
13	A Shift to an IPM Program
14	What IPM is NOT A “policy” that does not support verifiable implementation A “policy” that does not support verifiable implementation A job description added to an unwilling or unqualified individual A “low bid” process An “out of sight, out of mind” contractual function A chemical pesticide program A no chemical pesticide option
15	Moth Fly required a shift in strategies
16	Vertebrate Pests – teachers!
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18	Marc defines the Pest Management Professional as an: “Diagnostician/educator”
19	Diagnostician/educator The “doctor/patient” relationship History (question the patient) Examination diagnosis Curative action Preventive Medicine – behavior modification Check-up
20	PMP - “Diagnostician” Your “professional” relationship History Inspection for conducive conditions Inspection for pests ID and biology monitoring
21	Perform regular inspections
22	Know where to look
23	And what is Bobby looking for?
24	Monitoring The only way to justify pesticide application Allows for proper diagnosis
25	Justified Applications Treat every pesticide like it might be banned…be precautious! Timing and Coverage based on children and target pest
26	PMP - “Educator” Your “professional” relationship is a Partnership to teach your “patient” how to: To prevent pests Inspect for pests ID and biology Monitoring To Remove pests
27	IPM Training pest ID Pest Biology conducive condition ID and remediation All management alternatives …and their safe use! Thus…
28	Pest Prevention is Everyone’s Job
29	Bobby says “Ecological Equivalents”
30	Wet places – where is your swamp?
31	Wet places – where is your swamp?
32	Warm places – where is your jungle?
33	Tight places – where is your bark?
34	Safe places – where is your shelter?
35	Safe places – where is your escape?
36	Dining places – where is your food?
37	Pooping places – where is your bathroom?
38	Sanitation Eliminate food, water and harborage for pests
39	Exclusion Eliminate pest entry points
40	Your eyes 24/7…but not your mind
41	“Jarod’s Law – simply good management
42	How does IPM fit into Jarod’s Law? Or, how does this law promote IPM? Do what you are doing now, “just think pests!” Use it to make your IPM plan! Forces us (whose have a mission to protect the school community) to DEMAND QA/QC
43	Do what you are doing now, “just think pests!” – don’t attract them… (e) grounds shall be maintained in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition with no litter; (f) There shall be no evidence of standing water or drainage problems on the grounds adjacent to the building that may contribute to water intrusion into the building or to mosquito breeding; (g) Gutters, downspouts, scuppers and storm drains shall be properly connected and shall show no signs of obstruction; (a) Trash, recycling and compactor containers shall be in good repair; (b) Trash, recycling and compactor containers and surrounding areas shall be clean and located away from outdoor air intakes; (e) Trash, recycling, and compactor containers shall show no evidence of attracting pests. (c) Athletic equipment shall be stored properly to prevent water collection and discourage rodent harborage
44	Do what you are doing now, “just think pests!” – don’t attract them… (3) Indoor environments shall be sanitary with no signs of moisture, water damage or water intrusion, including but not limited to suspected mold, on any interior surface; (4) There shall be no evidence of pests or obvious food sources for pests; (b) Carpeting and vinyl cushion tufted textile shall be sanitary, (c) Area rugs shall be sanitary and in good repair. (13) Ceilings shall be present, intact and sanitary with no water damage, stains, suspected mold or chipping or peeling paint; (16) School environmental health and safety inspections may include assessment of temperature and relative humidity (a) There shall be no excessive accumulation of animal waste in animal containers or cages; (d) Animals shall not be permitted to roam in the school building, except for therapy animals or animals that are used for assistance; (h) All animal feed shall be in tightly sealed and labeled containers and separate from human food. (b) Diapering facilities shall be sanitary and in good condition. (1) There shall be no storage of furniture or other items in the hallway or stairwells that may impede egress from the building;
45	Do what you are doing now, “just think pests!” – don’t attract them… 08 Specialty classroom inspections - science, arts, theater, etc. (4) Food and drinks shall be prohibited in the classroom; (9) There shall be no excessive accumulation of dust, wood dust or sediment on any surfaces; (1) Designated stage and set construction areas shall comply with paragraphs (B) and (C) of this rule. – food and clutter! (F) Inspection of the family and consumer science rooms shall include the following: (3) All food products shall be stored off the floor and in sealed containers and there shall be no evidence of pests; (4) All appliances shall be clean and in good repair, (2) There shall be no animal or insect nests, waste or debris present in the attic, mezzanine, basement or crawl space.
46	Do what you are doing now, “just think pests!” – don’t attract them… (2) There shall be no animal or insect nests, waste or debris present in the attic, mezzanine, basement or crawl space. And for those folks that really attract pests…. (L) Inspection of the administrative areas shall include the following: (1) All appliances used in a break room shall be clean and in good repair; and (2) All food in break rooms shall be properly stored to limit attraction of pests. Refrigerators in break rooms shall not be used for storage of chemicals or specimens.
47	Do what you are doing now, “just think pests!” – keep ‘em out… (j) Trash and recycling containers shall be equipped with lids and the lids shall cover the containers when not in use; (2) Doors shall be properly installed and maintained to fit tightly in their frame. Exterior doors shall have no cracks, gaps, or other visible openings that would all the entry of insects or other pests into the building; (11) Walls shall have paint and plaster intact with no visible bowing or evidence of cracks or damage; (14) Window panes and frames shall be clean, intact and properly caulked and glazed; (b) Animal containers or cages shall be equipped with properly fitting lids; All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair; There shall be no evidence of roof or plumbing leaks
48	Use it to make your IPM plan!” http://schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu/ http://ag.arizona.edu/urbanipm/schoolipm/newsletters/index.html www.schoolswithoutpesticides.com
49	Your Partnership
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51	Questions and Comments
52	SOURCES FOR IMAGES Dr. Dawn Gouge, University of Arizona for materials and development Carl Olsen, University of Arizona for materials and development Jerry Jochim, Monroe County Community School Corporation Jonathan Lee-Melk M.D., Phoenix Children’s Hospital Pediatric Residency Program Bayer Environmental Science – “Need to Know” Faith Oi, University of Florida for materials http://schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu/ http://ag.arizona.edu/urbanipm/schoolipm/newsletters/index.html www.schoolswithoutpesticides.com http://www.doyourownpestcontrol.com/