School Integrated Pe^t Management (IPM)

A School Integrated Pest Management plan
Is a program, a process and a commitment
by schools to use safe,
environmentally senstive peat control
methods to keep facilities pest free.

How to Implement	a

1.	Develop a school IPM policy
statement

2.	Designate pest management roles
and appoint an IPM School Contact

3.	Bet pest management objectives
for specific sites such as the
kitchen, classrooms, and the
auditorium

4.	Conduct an inspection of each
school room to identify pest issues

5.	Monitor for signs of pest activity

6.	Set action thresholds

7.	Apply IFM Strategies tot

*	Remove food and water sources

*	Remove pests and their homes

6. Evaluate your results and make
adjustments, as necessary



IPM is effective when people work tog at her for
the common goal of a safe environment
for our children.

School IPM Resources:

hitp'J/www. epa.gov/pesiicides/ipm/
http://www.

1-800-223-0425

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