Integrated Pest Management Best Practices
Pests come in many different forms, each with their own consequences for students
and school facilities. Some pests pose safety risks to people (e.g. stinging insects
and poisonous plants can cause severe allergic reactions), while others can simply
be an annoyance or impact the aesthetics of your facility. 鈥�
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Regardless of the pest, you can use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices - preventative
measures that reduce the need for chemical pesticides - to maintain school grounds
while minimizing hazards and health risks. IPM programs have many benefits, including
cost savings on pesticides and contracted services, reduced exposure to pests and
chemical treatments, a healthier facility, and an improved environment for everyone.
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Resources
Starting an IPM program may sound challenging, but these resources introduce you to the basics and help guide you through the process. Whether you are a school custodian, facility manager, administrator, or classroom teacher, you will find something useful and applicable here to help you accomplish your goals of creating greener, healthier schools!
- EPA website鈥�
- 鈥�IPM Institute of North America 鈥�
- Pest Defense for Healthy Schools 鈥�
- 鈥�University of Nebraska 鈥�
- Texas
- at the University of Florida
- Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry (Curriculay by Grade and Subject)
- Northeastern IPM Center
* Some states have regulatory requirements for implementing IPM in schools. Not all language in some of these resources will apply to your school, but the links do include useful information on IPM and helpful guides for developing your program.
EPA Region 7 IPM Resources
- University of Missouri
- Kansas State University Research and Extension
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