Pesticide Broadcast (Newsletter)

Stephen J. Toth, Jr., Pest Management Information Specialist
Wayne G. Buhler, Pesticide Education Specialist

Volume 12, Number 7, July 2, 2002

New EPA Resource Encourages Integrated Pest Management for Safer School Environment

EPA is making available a new brochure called Protecting Children in Schools from Pests and Pesticides to encourage school officials to consider Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as a safe and cost-effective method of controlling pests in schools. The brochure provides resources to help schools learn more about IPM techniques and how to design an IPM program to meet their needs. The brochure includes examples of success stories from schools that have adopted IPM practices. School IPM programs employ common-sense strategies to reduce sources of food, water and shelter for pests in school buildings and grounds. IPM programs take advantage of all pest management strategies, including the judicious, careful use of pesticides when necessary. Copies of the brochure can be ordered at 1-800-490-9198 (reference document number EPA-735-F-02-014). More information on EPA's IPM in schools program is available at: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/ipm.

Source: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pesticide Program Update, June 28, 2002

Recommendations for the use of chemicals are included in this publication as a covenience to the reader. The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial products or services in this publication does not imply endorsement by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service nor discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned. Individuals who use chemicals are responsible for ensuring that the intended use complies with current regulations and conforms to the product label. Be sure to obtain current information about usage and examine a current product label before applying any chemical. For assistance, contact an agent of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in your county.

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Last modified on July 2, 2002 by Stephen J. Toth, Jr.