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Environmental
Health & Safety
What is IPM?
Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) is the coordinated use of physical,
biological and cultural controls, and least-toxic
pest control products and techniques, to prevent
unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most
economical means with the least possible hazard
to people, property and the environment.
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Why IPM?
• Serious questions have been raised about the use of
pesticides.
– Health Effects
– Environmental Contamination
– Pest Resistance
• NYS Attorney General Mandate
– Adopt least toxic pest management policies and
practices.
– Reduce or eliminate pesticide use.
– Select the least toxic pesticides.
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IPM Program
• Integrated Pest Management involves:
– monitoring pest populations,
– establishing tolerance levels,
– modification of habitats,
– utilization of least-toxic controls,
– keeping records and evaluation of performance
on an ongoing basis.
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Key Element
• The key to an effective IPM program is to
eliminate sources of food and water, remove
materials that provide shelter, and to prevent
entry into your home or building.
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General Housekeeping
• Close all screens, windows and doors.
• Collect and dispose all scrap paper, boxes and
other debris.
• Vacuum and mop floors regularly.
• Empty all garbage containers daily.
• Inspect plants regularly for pests.
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Good Sanitation
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Allow food and beverages in designated areas only.
Prohibit storage of food in desks, file drawers and lockers.
Store food and condiments in tightly sealed containers.
Dispose of all scrap food promptly.
Clean all dishes, appliances, and utensils thoroughly and
regularly.
• Clean behind and underneath appliances, cabinets, etc.
• Clean and disinfect all surfaces.
• Clean and dry all mops, buckets and sponges promptly.
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Building Maintenance
Report all building maintenance problems to the Physical Plant
• Fix leaking pipes, faucets, and
other plumbing fixtures.
• Clean grease traps and floor
drains routinely.
• Install weather-stripping and
door sweeps.
• Caulk wall and floor cracks and
crevices.
• Install and maintain screens in
doors, windows, vents and floor
drains.
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• Keep loading docks clean of
food waste, garbage and debris.
• Seal pipe chases and other
penetrations.
• Keep shrubs, grass and mulches
at least one foot away from
buildings.
• Prune shrubs and remove leaves
from around buildings on a
regular basis.
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Prevent Pest Populations
All plumbing should be in good
repair.
Proper screening or other devices
should be in place around air
vents, windows, doors, etc.
Any cracks in walls
or around plumbing
and electrical
conduit should be
well sealed.
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What about using pesticides?
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Glue boards
Traps
Bait stations
Boric acid
Gels
Crack & crevice sprays
• Routine or scheduled spraying of chemicals in the
absence of pests is irresponsible, ineffective and
expensive, and therefore, will not be done.
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Target Pesticides Properly
Crack and crevice treatments, such as
puffing dusts into wall voids or treating
cracks with gel baits drastically reduces
exposure potential.
Targeting surfaces with residual sprays
places pesticides where children and
staff may contact them.
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Select the Least Hazardous
Material
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Conclusion
Even the most skillful and precise application of
pesticides will not solve pest problems. The
control of pests can only be accomplished through
a comprehensive effort that includes inspection,
maintenance and constant vigilance by occupants.
Thank you for your help!
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