Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that takes advantage of all pest management options including sanitation/cultural controls,physical/mechanical controls, biological controls and pesticides. IPM is essential in school environments because...

IPM is the most effective method of preventing pests.

IPM means applying pesticides only when needed and when pests are present.

When needed, IPM uses the least hazardous pesticide effective for control.

IPM limits the exposure of children, teachers and staff to pesticides.

Benefits Of IPM

Reduces exposure of students, teachers and staff to pesticides

Controls pests more effectively

Uses less toxic or non-toxic controls

Reduces pesticide use 

Often less expensive

Environmentally friendly 

Improves public image

Strategies That Work
IPM strategies that can be used in and around your schools include:

Monitoring for pests before they become a problem 

Preventing pests from entering buildings

Modifying the pest’s environment 

Sanitation to eliminate resources for pests

Selecting plants resistant to pests 

Selecting target-specific, low-toxic pesticides

Applying low-toxic pesticides to minimize human exposure 

Trapping

These and other strategies will create a safer school environment!

Who Needs To Know About IPM?

Parents and students 

Pest management professionals

Lawn care professionals 

School personnel who apply pesticides

School teachers, staff and administrators