Pest sighting log pest reports from students and staff. Integrated pest management integrated pest management ipm is a strategy for maintaining a pest or parasite population below its economic threshold through the coordinated use of one or more methods. Integrated pest management ipm is an approach that establishes a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical and, as a last resort, chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health and environmental risks. Integrated pest management is a preventative, longterm, low toxicity means of. Strawberry integrated pest management guide disease, insect and weed management. Integrated pest management program in pursuit of positive change, embracing evolution through innovations, smart solutions and maintaining a successful culture ipm annual report. Ipm is not an alternative in marylands public schools grades. Implement ipm monitor for pests sticky traps, visual inspections accurate identification of pests education, appropriate reference materials determine pest levels that trigger action norway. Your facility name here has adopted this integrated pest management plan for the. Contracted pest control companies may also insert their own. Cultural controls and their application in integrated pest management. Environmental concerns integrated pest management law maryland law requires an integrated pest management ipm program to identify and control pest problems inside and outside schools. Environmental protection agency epa recommendations for the successful procurement of integrated pest management ipm based services for kindergarten to 12th grade schools. The database includes original pest management strategic plans pmsps, crop.
Documents archive pest control and exterminator company. Ipm inspection, monitoring and sighting logs part of the process of an ipm program is examining the how and why of the pest problem. It is not intended to supersede state, tribal or local requirements. Ipm is not a single pest control method but rather involves integrating multiple control methods. For years, cockroaches have defeated our best efforts to get. Integrated pest management in the commercial ornamental nursery eny336 ig1 44. Though ipm was developed first for the agricultural industry, many museums, archives and libraries are finding ipm principles relevant to the protection of their holdings. Training manual, where it states integrated pest management ipm is an alternative to pesticide use. Pdf management of pests is an important task in agriculture. Rats and mice can damage buildings, food, clothing, and documents by gnawing, urinating, defecating, and nesting. The ipm coordinator will be trained through a texas structural pest control. It uses a combination of practices and control methods with the aim of preventing problems from occurring and reducing the need for pesticide intensive activities such as broadacre spraying. Schools integrated pest management ipm for wasps and bees important note according to the virginia pesticide control act section 3.
County of santa clara integrated pest management program. Before making insecticide applications, monitor insect populations to determine if treatment is needed. Integrated pest management ipm forward as the best means of balancing the need for pest control, with the concerns pesticides may raise. It will include pesticide use records that meet the requirements of the.
Integrated pest management ipm guidelines and policy for school pest management overview school administrators and other individuals responsible for, maintaining school buildings and grounds need to become aware of the various types of management options that are available for the control of pest problems. Integrated pest management what is integrated pest management. Ipm handout for family child care homes integrated pest management. Ipm inspection, monitoring and sighting logs school. Development of fieldspecific ipm systems in southern crops. Lead hazard control if needed, call a pest control professional who uses ipm practices.
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This model policy is provided to maine k12 schools by the maine school integrated pest. A sample manager ipm report form is included in this kit. Implement ipm monitor for pests sticky traps, visual inspections accurate identification of pests education, appropriate reference materials determine pest levels that trigger action norway rats need immediate attention vs. Before making insecticide applications, monitor insect populations to. Ipm is not a single pest control method but, rather, a series of pest management evaluations, decisions and controls. The database includes original pest management strategic plans pmsps, crop profiles cps, ipm elements, and timeline source documents as well as newly developed sources which contains state crop commodities. Integrated pest management kit for building managers school. Integrated pest management ipm is an approach that establishes a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical and, as a last resort, chemical tools. Integrated pest management the key to crop management in any farming system is the prevention of anything that will decrease the amount of crop harvested.
A pest management log will be maintained for the district and kept in the office of the ipm coordinator. Rats and mice ipm strategies continued y get rid of rats and mice traps use snap or electrocution. Disadvantages to ipm ipm will require more staff time than traditional pest management, even if implementation is contracted to a pest management company. The documents in this section are designed to assist in this process. Integrated pest management in buildings epa 731k11001. The occasional pest is inevitable, so ipm practitioners look for lowtoxicity ways to control them when they get in. Rats bite more than 4,000 people a year, mostly young children.
The first step in any pest control system is monitoring. This guidance document serves as a resource manual to educate operators on the different types of. Inspect and investigate 9 look for signs of pests and damage caused by pests 9 find out where mold, insects or weeds are coming from. Applicators must follow state regulations and label precautions and must comply with the school ipm policy and pest management site plans. It will include pesticide use records that meet the requirements of the structural pest control board. Cultural control application in ipm advantagesdisadvantages crop rotation cultivated area that alternates between different kinds of crops to reduce cropspecific pest populations and improve soil health, tilth, and increase crop vigor. Using ipm to control pests commonly found in child care centers. This ipm checklist will also help you monitor your ipm program annually, semiannually, or more frequently as needed.
Integrated pest management in school contracting guidelines. If you live in an apartment or rent a home, speak to your landlord or property manager about using an ipm professional. The ipm data databasedriven application provides information to support the usdas ipm program. Model pesticide safety and ipm guidance policy for school.
Integrated pest management procedures ipm control techniques. If you have taken all the steps described above and still have a pest problem, you may need a. Use of pesticides in citrus ipm cpmg03 cg 035 floridas citrus industry uses sustainable production practices sssa3 aa1 63 home owners guide to indoor pest control a guide for structural pest control by homeowners eny293 in0 44 homeowners guide to pesticide safety cir642 pi0 51. Fcps utilizes staff training, ipm inspection, and sanitation practices to minimize or eliminate the need for pesticide use. Epa would like to thank the individuals who contributed to the 1993 edition of this document. Integrated pest management check list introduction integrated pest management is a preventative, longterm, low toxicity means of controlling pests. Ipm inspection, monitoring and sighting logs school integrated. Copies of the integrated pest management plan will be kept in the director head of school office and the ipm. Prevent or mitigate offsite pesticide risks to water quality from leaching, solution runoff and adsorbed runoff losses. The integrated pest management ipm checklist will help you inspect your early care and education ece building and grounds for the presence of pests and conditions that provide them with food, water and shelter. Cultural control application in ipm advantagesdisadvantages crop rotation cultivated area that alternates. Vendor will use the following four 4 techniques in the building as appropriate. In addition, we appreciate the general thoughts and. Integrated pest management ipm guidelines and policy for school pest management overview school administrators and other individuals responsible for.
The economic threshold is the pest parasite density at which one can expect economic damage loss in honey production or colony death if. Prevent or mitigate cultural, mechanical and biological pest suppression risks to soil, water, air, plants, animals and humans. Model documents for such things as ipm plans, parental and staff notification of pesticide use, bid specifications for pest control contractors and other model documents are included to help schools comply. Century, control of insect pests in intensely infested crops, such as cotton. Njdoh integrated pest management guidance manual page 1 best practices for healthy child care centers the legal definition for integrated pest management from nj state regulations, n. Integrated pest management ipm is a pest management system that uses all suitable techniques in a total management system, to prevent pests from reaching unacceptable levels, or to reduce existing pest populations to acceptable levels.
Integrated pest management ipm is an environmentally sensitive way of managing pests. Use selective pesticides to reduce risk to pollinators and other nontarget beneficial. Environmental concerns integrated pest management law maryland law requires an integrated pest management ipm program to identify and control pest problems inside and outside. Developed primarily for the pest control industry, the courses are part of a continuing urban and industrial pest management curriculum designed to provide the pest control industry with accessible and affordable universityquality training. The ipm coordinator responds to these entries in a timely fashion. For years, cockroaches have defeated our best efforts to. United nations, ipm means considering all available pest control techniques and other measures that discourage the development of pest populations, while minimizing risks to human health and the environment. At the san francisco museum of modern art, where andreetta attended a workshop earlier this year, small hand vacuums are used to suck up bugs and large sticky traps are set at some entryways to catch anything that could hitchhike. Ipm documents in edis title ipn dl n behavior of pesticides in soils and water sl40 ss1 11. Inspect and investigate 9 look for signs of pests and damage caused by pests 9 find out where mold, insects or weeds are coming from 2. Because they gnaw on hard objects, such as plastic electrical boxes, they can cause fires. Ipm is the pest management technique of choice for major institutions.
Boxelder bugs may be tolerated without control measures select control tactics that have reduced. Currently, the numbers of ipm practitioners and faculty training them are in decline. We offer innovative and conscientious pest control for the safety of your family, home, business and the environment. If you have taken all the steps described above and still have a pest problem, you may need a professional to help.
Pest control services for delray beach, florida, residents include baiting and trapping, and they will also make sure that your home is sanitized after an infestation. Integrated pest management ipm is an environmentally friendly, common sense approach to controlling pests. United nations, ipm means considering all available pest control techniques and other measures that discourage the development of pest populations, while minimizing risks to human health. However, there are also other tools available for use in pest control, many of which pose greatly reduced risk to human health and the environment than do pesticides. At the san francisco museum of modern art, where andreetta attended a. The key to prevention is healthy plants and the key to healthy plants is in the soil. Integrated pest management ipm is a way to prevent pest risks for long term using. Developed primarily for the pest control industry, the courses are part of a continuing urban and industrial pest management curriculum designed to provide the pest. Integrated pest management in schools, where it states pesticides are acomponent of an ipm program 2 on app. It uses a combination of practices and control methods with the aim. Identify the life cycle of your pest 9 learn their biology 9 how does it reproduce, where does it live, and what does it eat. Rats and mice ipm strategies continued y get rid of rats and mice traps use snap or electrocution traps with bait. A sitespecific combination of pest prevention, pest avoidance, pest monitoring, and pest suppression. A, page 7 on the manual entitled contracting guidelines for ipm services in maryland public schools where it states abroad definition of ipm is a pest control.
Structural pest control act and code ipm plan guideline and sample documents ipm forms for public schools and licensed day care centers pest prevention and. A, page 7 on the manual entitled contracting guidelines for ipm services. Best management practices, documents and forms to help. Integrated pest management nsw environment protection. Best management practices, documents and forms to help you. Prevent or mitigate onsite pesticide risks to pollinators and other beneficial species through direct contact. Always wear gloves when handling traps to protect yourself. Contracted pest control companies may also insert their own sighting log. Ipm will require the coordinated effort of all staff members to properly implement. This manual also includes various samples or model documents to help schools successfully implement their ipm policies and plans. Integrated pest management, or ipm, means a sustainable approach to managing pests by using all appropriate technology and management practices. Ipm is a process that considers all available information and control methods when managing pest populations.
Njdoh integrated pest management guidance manual page 1 best practices for healthy child care centers the legal definition for integrated pest management from nj state regulations. Contractors should file the following reports to the pest. For farmers, ipm is the best combination of cultural, biological and chemical measures to manage diseases, insects, weeds and other pests. In most situations where ipm has been implemented, both pesticide use and pest problems have decreased dramatically. The ipm coordinator should be trained in the principles of integrated pest management, pesticide safety, pest control contract oversight, record. School integrated pest management bid and contract guidance this guidance document represents u. Part of the process of an ipm program is examining the how and why of the pest problem.