INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)

1. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)

2. 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

3. Insects Snails & Slugs Spiders & Ticks Microbial Organisms Weeds Rats, Mice, Birds, Snakes Integrated Pest Management Types of Pests

4. Integrated Pest Management Pest Control Goals PREVENTION – Stop pests before they become a problem. SUPPRESSION – Keep pests at manageable levels ERADICATION – Destroy pests completely

5. 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

6. 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.

7. Integrated Pest Management Types of Pest Control Host Resistance Biological Cultural Mechanical Chemical Sanitation Use of Natural Enemies Predators, Parasites, Pathogens to control pests.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Integrated Pest Management Types of Pest Control Host Resistance Biological Cultural Mechanical Chemical Sanitation Eliminate or Control Food Sources, Living Space, Water, Hiding Spots

12. Integrated Pest Management Combined Pest Control Methods Host Resistance Biological Cultural Mechanical Chemical Sanitation INTEGRATED PEST MGMT PLAN

13. 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

14. Integrated Pest Management NJ State Regulations Written 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 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. Integrated Pest Management Creating an IPM Program 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

18. Integrated Pest Management Creating an IPM Program STEP 2: Identify the Pests • Allows for Effective Control • Identifies the Potential Threat

19. Integrated Pest Management Creating an IPM Program STEP 3: Set Threshold or Action Levels • Type of Pest • Population Size • Injury Level

20. Integrated Pest Management Creating an IPM Program STEP 4: Inspect and Monitor Facilities • Identify Pests • Monitor Populations • Evaluate Control Methods

21. Integrated Pest Management Creating an IPM Program STEP 5: Apply IPM Strategies • Safer Pesticides • Other Control Methods • Notification Policy • Education

22. Integrated Pest Management Creating an IPM Program STEP 6: Evaluate Effectiveness of Program • Recordkeeping • Pests Controlled? • Exposure Reduced? • Economic Impact

23. Integrated Pest Management • Entryways 3. Maintenance Areas • Keep doors shut • Weather strip doors • Install/Repair screens • Caulk openings • Food & Drink in designated areas • Clean & dry mops/buckets promptly • Keep areas clean & dry • Clean floor drains, grates 4. Food Prep & Serving Areas 2. Classrooms/Offices • Food & Drink in designated areas • Clean desks and closets often • Vacuum carpets frequently • Keep food in sealed containers • Remove garbage every day • Screen windows, vents, floor drains • Clean often to remove crumbs/spills • Wash garbage & recycling bins IPM Strategies Indoor Areas

24. Integrated Pest Management • Playgrounds, Parking Lots • Building Foundations 3. Ornamental Shrubs/Trees • Clean trash containers regularly • Cover trash containers securely • Repair cracks • Remove standing water sources • Replace wood mulch with stone • Caulk/seal holes and cracks • Remove clutter • Keep plantings at least 1 foot away • Maintain adequate drainage • Prune branches • Plant at least 1 foot from structures • Fertilize at appropriate times • Use pest resistant varieties • Remove diseased plants promptly IPM Strategies Outdoor Areas 2. Athletic Fields, Lawns • Raise mowing height • Maintain healthy turf • Provide good drainage • Fertilize at appropriate times

25. Integrated Pest Management Economic Impact

26. Integrated Pest Management 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

27. Integrated Pest Management Benefits of IPM