INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)
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INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)
Integrated Pest Management
A Pest is a Plant, Insect, or Animal Which:
• Competes with humans, domestic animals, and/or desirable plants
• Injures humans, animals, and/or desirable plants
• Spreads Disease
• Annoys humans or domestic animals
What is a Pest?
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Types of Pests
Insects
Spiders & Ticks
Weeds
Microbial Organisms
Rats, Mice, Birds, Snakes
Snails & Slugs
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Pest Control Goals
PREVENTION – Stop pests before they become a problem.
SUPPRESSION – Keep pests at manageable levels
ERADICATION – Destroy pests completely
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Pest Control Methods
There are six main methods of pest control.These include:
Host Resistance Biological ControlsCultural Controls
Mechanical ControlsChemical (Pesticide) Controls
Sanitation
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Types of Pest Control
Host ResistanceBiologicalCulturalMechanicalChemicalSanitation
Use of Pest Resistant building
materials, ornamental
plants, etc. to control pests.
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Types of Pest Control
Host Resistance
BiologicalCulturalMechanicalChemicalSanitation
Use ofNatural Enemies
Predators, Parasites, Pathogens
to control pests.
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Types of Pest Control
Host ResistanceBiological
CulturalMechanicalChemicalSanitation
Change Practices:
Rotate Crops, Change Row
Width, Pruning, Thinning,
Fertilizing, etc. to control pests.
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Types of Pest Control
Host ResistanceBiologicalCultural
MechanicalChemicalSanitation
Use of Mechanical
Devices: Traps, Barriers,
Screens, Electricity (Bug Zapper), etc. to control pests.
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Types of Pest Control
Host ResistanceBiologicalCulturalMechanical
ChemicalSanitation
Use of Pesticides to control pests.
Vary Pesticides to avoid pest
resistance. Use “Safer”
Pesticides.
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Types of Pest Control
Host ResistanceBiologicalCulturalMechanicalChemical
Sanitation
Eliminate orControl
Food Sources, Living Space,
Water,Hiding Spots
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Combined Pest Control Methods
Host ResistanceBiologicalCulturalMechanicalChemicalSanitation
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NJ State RegulationsSchool Integrated Pest Management Act of 2002
• Schools must have IPM in place by June 12, 2004
• Designation of a District IPM Coordinator
• 72 hour written notification to staff, students and parents before pesticide application (low impact pesticides exempt)
• Posting of signs 72 hours before to 72 hours after
• Recordkeeping of all pesticides used
• State to develop model IPM Plan by December 2003
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NJ State RegulationsWritten Notification Must Include:
Common name, trade name, EPA Registration number
Location of application
Date and time of application; Outdoor applications require 2 alternate dates in case of cancellation
The statement “Where possible, persons who potentially are sensitive,such as pregnant women, infants and children, should avoid anyunnecessary pesticide exposure.”
Potential adverse health effects
Name and phone number of school’s IPM coordinator
Any additional label instructions or precautions
Reason for application
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Why The Fuss?
Organophosphate Pesticides – Genetic Damage & Neurological Disorders:Attention Deficit Disorder, Hyperactivity, Parkinson’s Disease
Pyrethrin, Carbamate, Organophosphate Pesticides – Asthma (cause and exacerbate), other Respiratory Disorders
Pesticide residues remain for days on desks, chairs, books, & in air
Evidence that households where pesticides are used show increased:Leukemia, Brain Cancer, Soft Tissue Cancers
Most insect and weed pests are nuisances not health threats – Pesticide application for aesthetics
Children at greatest risk from exposure due to:Smaller size, faster metabolism, organs still developing, bodies retain toxins for longer periods than adults
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Creating an IPM Program
STEP 1: Define Your IPM Policy
• Acts as a guide for implementation of the plan
• Identifies the responsible Pest Management personnel
• Educate/Train pest management personnel
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STEP 1: Define Your IPM Policy (cont.)
IPM Policy should not allow: Pesticides that contain: Carcinogens, Neurotoxins, Acute Toxins, Reproductive Toxins, Respiratory Toxins, Immunotoxins
Routine pesticide application – “whether needed or not”
Pest control based on cosmetic reasons only
Pesticide application during occupation or 24 hours following
Pesticide application using Fogging, Bombs, Broadcast or Baseboard
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STEP 2: Identify the Pests
• Allows for Effective Control
• Identifies the Potential Threat
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STEP 3: Set Threshold or Action Levels
• Type of Pest
• Population Size
• Injury Level
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STEP 4: Inspect and Monitor Facilities
• Identify Pests
• Monitor Populations
• Evaluate Control Methods
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STEP 5: Apply IPM Strategies
• Safer Pesticides
• Other Control Methods
• Notification Policy
• Education
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STEP 6: Evaluate Effectiveness of Program
• Recordkeeping
• Pests Controlled?
• Exposure Reduced?
• Economic Impact
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IPM StrategiesIndoor Areas
1. Entrywaysa) Keep doors shutb) Weather strip doorsc) Install/Repair screensd) Caulk openings
2. Classrooms/Officesa) Food & Drink in designated areasb) Clean desks and closets oftenc) Vacuum carpets frequently
4. Food Prep & Serving Areasa) Keep food in sealed containersb) Remove garbage every dayc) Screen windows, vents, floor drainsd) Clean often to remove crumbs/spillse) Wash garbage & recycling bins
3. Maintenance Areasa) Food & Drink in designated areasb) Clean & dry mops/buckets promptlyc) Keep areas clean & dryd) Clean floor drains, grates
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Outdoor Areas
IPM Strategies
1. Playgrounds, Parking Lotsa) Clean trash containers regularlyb) Cover trash containers securelyc) Repair cracksd) Remove standing water sources
2. Athletic Fields, Lawnsa) Raise mowing heightb) Maintain healthy turfc) Provide good drainaged) Fertilize at appropriate times
3. Ornamental Shrubs/Treesa) Prune branchesb) Plant at least 1 foot from structuresc) Fertilize at appropriate timesd) Use pest resistant varietiese) Remove diseased plants promptly
4. Building Foundationsa) Replace wood mulch with stoneb) Caulk/seal holes and cracksc) Remove clutterd) Keep plantings at least 1 foot awaye) Maintain adequate drainage
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Economic Impact
INCREASED COSTS DECREASED COSTS
Clean up facility – one time cost Pesticide Purchases & Applications
Install Physical Barriers – screens, air curtains, caulk – one time cost
Complaints and Missed Work
(sick days; time-off)
Education and Training Health Care Costs – inestimable value
Pest Monitoring
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Benefits of IPM
Lower Costs Berkely, CA saved $22,500 first year in pest controlMontgomery County, MD schools saved $500 per schoolUncountable savings in Health Care and Treatment costs
Less Student and Staff Exposure to PesticidesNPS reduced pesticide use by 70% in 3 yearsBerkely, CA reduced tree pesticides by 90% in first yearEvesham, Burlington County, NJ only 2 applications in last 8 years
Educational OpportunitiesInclude Integrated Pest Management in school curriculumIdentify common pests in Science classesTeach safer alternatives to Pesticides
More Effective Pest ControlDeals with the causes of pest problemsMore effective than “calendar” spraying
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