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INTEGRATED PEST
MANAGEMENT (IPM)
Integrated Pest Management
What is a Pest?
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
Integrated Pest Management
Types of Pests
Insects
Snails & Slugs
Spiders & Ticks
Microbial Organisms
Weeds
Rats, Mice, Birds,
Snakes
Integrated Pest Management
Pest Control Goals
PREVENTION – Stop pests before they become a problem.
SUPPRESSION – Keep pests at manageable levels
ERADICATION – Destroy pests completely
Integrated Pest Management
Pest Control Methods
There are six main methods of pest control.
These include:
Host Resistance
Biological Controls
Cultural Controls
Mechanical Controls
Chemical (Pesticide) Controls
Sanitation
Integrated Pest Management
Types of Pest Control
Host Resistance
Biological
Cultural
Mechanical
Chemical
Sanitation
Use of Pest
Resistant
building
materials,
ornamental
plants, etc. to
control pests.
Integrated Pest Management
Types of Pest Control
Host Resistance
Biological
Cultural
Mechanical
Chemical
Sanitation
Use of
Natural Enemies
Predators,
Parasites,
Pathogens
to control pests.
Integrated Pest Management
Types of Pest Control
Host Resistance
Biological
Cultural
Mechanical
Chemical
Sanitation
Change
Practices:
Rotate Crops,
Change Row
Width, Pruning,
Thinning,
Fertilizing, etc.
to control pests.
Integrated Pest Management
Types of Pest Control
Host Resistance
Biological
Cultural
Mechanical
Chemical
Sanitation
Use of
Mechanical
Devices:
Traps, Barriers,
Screens,
Electricity (Bug
Zapper), etc. to
control pests.
Integrated Pest Management
Types of Pest Control
Host Resistance
Biological
Cultural
Mechanical
Chemical
Sanitation
Use of
Pesticides to
control pests.
Vary Pesticides
to avoid pest
resistance. Use
“Safer”
Pesticides.
Integrated Pest Management
Types of Pest Control
Host Resistance
Biological
Cultural
Mechanical
Chemical
Sanitation
Eliminate or
Control
Food Sources,
Living Space,
Water,
Hiding Spots
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Combined Pest Control Methods
Host Resistance
Biological
Cultural
Mechanical
Chemical
Sanitation
INTEGRATED
PEST
MGMT
PLAN
Integrated Pest Management
NJ State Regulations
School 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
Integrated Pest Management
NJ State Regulations
Written Notification Must Include:
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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 any
unnecessary pesticide exposure.”
Reason for application
Potential adverse health effects
Name and phone number of school’s IPM coordinator
Any additional label instructions or precautions
Integrated Pest Management
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
Integrated Pest Management
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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Creating an IPM Program
STEP 4: Inspect and Monitor Facilities
• Identify Pests
• Monitor Populations
• Evaluate Control Methods
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Creating an IPM Program
STEP 5: Apply IPM Strategies
• Safer Pesticides
• Other Control Methods
• Notification Policy
• Education
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Creating an IPM Program
STEP 6: Evaluate Effectiveness of Program
• Recordkeeping
• Pests Controlled?
• Exposure Reduced?
• Economic Impact
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IPM Strategies
Indoor Areas
1. Entryways
a)
b)
c)
d)
Keep doors shut
Weather strip doors
Install/Repair screens
Caulk openings
2. Classrooms/Offices
a) Food & Drink in designated areas
b) Clean desks and closets often
c) Vacuum carpets frequently
3. Maintenance Areas
a)
b)
c)
d)
Food & Drink in designated areas
Clean & dry mops/buckets promptly
Keep areas clean & dry
Clean floor drains, grates
4. Food Prep & Serving Areas
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Keep food in sealed containers
Remove garbage every day
Screen windows, vents, floor drains
Clean often to remove crumbs/spills
Wash garbage & recycling bins
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IPM Strategies
Outdoor Areas
1. Playgrounds, Parking Lots
a)
b)
c)
d)
Clean trash containers regularly
Cover trash containers securely
Repair cracks
Remove standing water sources
2. Athletic Fields, Lawns
a)
b)
c)
d)
Raise mowing height
Maintain healthy turf
Provide good drainage
Fertilize at appropriate times
3. Ornamental Shrubs/Trees
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Prune branches
Plant at least 1 foot from structures
Fertilize at appropriate times
Use pest resistant varieties
Remove diseased plants promptly
4. Building Foundations
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Replace wood mulch with stone
Caulk/seal holes and cracks
Remove clutter
Keep plantings at least 1 foot away
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
 Less Student and Staff Exposure to Pesticides
NPS reduced pesticide use by 70% in 3 years
Berkely, CA reduced tree pesticides by 90% in first year
Evesham, Burlington County, NJ only 2 applications in last 8 years
 Lower Costs
Berkely, CA saved $22,500 first year in pest control
Montgomery County, MD schools saved $500 per school
Uncountable savings in Health Care and Treatment costs
 More Effective Pest Control
Deals with the causes of pest problems
More effective than “calendar” spraying
 Educational Opportunities
Include Integrated Pest Management in school curriculum
Identify common pests in Science classes
Teach safer alternatives to Pesticides
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