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The California School IPM Guidebook is a model program guidebook
developed by DPR staff and edited by Belinda Messenger,
Tanya Drlik and Madeline Brattesani. It was designed to
be used by school districts who wish to adopt a least-hazardous
integrated pest management program. 
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The Healthy Schools Act established
"effective, least-toxic pest management practices" as a policy
goal for public schools statewide. To implement this policy,
DPR is promoting voluntary integrated pest management (IPM)
programs in all California schools.
The basic elements of a school IPM program are:
- Prevention
- Monitoring and use of thresholds
- Use of least-hazardous treatments
- Communication
In an IPM program, prevention is
always the preferred strategy. Prevention includes appropriate
design of school facilities, sanitation, maintenance, and a
long list of other strategies. The aim of prevention is to create
an environment that is not conducive to pest colonization, growth,
and reproduction.
Monitoring is another essential element of IPM. By keeping track
of pest populations, pest managers know whether pests are reaching
unacceptable levels, and whether treatment is really necessary.
Similarly, monitoring reveals whether pest treatments have been
effective. The usual alternative to monitoring-calendar treatments-often result in unnecessary pesticide use.
When pesticides are used, a good IPM practitioner will use the least hazardous effective products
possible.
Finally, communication is particularly important in school IPM programs. Because school programs depend on so many different people-administrators, food service workers, janitorial staff, teachers, and hired contractors, to name a few-it is essential that each school set up a system of reporting problems, notifying staff of prevention issues, and recording actions taken.
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Identification is one of the first steps in the IPM process. Though they may appear very similar,
different species of pest may have very different biologies and treatment methods. Below
are some online resources that may help.
Resources:
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UCIPM Key to Identifying
Common Household Ants [external web site]. This resource includes the ant species that are most likely to be
a nuisance around California homes and structures, with a step-by-step key,
illustrations, photos, and species summaries. From the Univ. of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program (UCIPM).
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UCIPM Weed Photo Gallery
[external web site]. The UC IPM Weed Photo Gallery includes many, but not all, weed species commonly
found in California farms and landscapes, organized by common name.
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UCIPM Cockroach Key [external web site].
Identifying features of the different species of pest cockroaches in California.
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Virginia Tech Insect Identification Laboratory [external web site].
Here you will find a simple, nontechnical key to major insect groups, and more.
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Pest identifcation web links-West Virginia University [external web site].
A collection of web sites specializing in insect identification. |
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The resources below can help in choosing effective, least hazardous prevention and management strategies for specific pests. (NOTE: DPR does not endorse the use of specific products)
Resources:
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School IPM 2007-08 Record Keeping Calendar. The recently published 2007-08 calendarfeatures helpful pest management information from the University of California IPM Program, IPM practitioners, and DPR staff. The instructional images, pest prevention tips, and a record keeping section are designed to help school pest managers in their work. Download a copy to print (insert pdf links and pdf sizes) or request a copy by sending an e-mail to school-ipm@cdpr.ca.gov.
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School IPM 2006-07 Record Keeping Calendar. school-ipm@cdpr.ca.gov
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"Fight the Bite" handouts on
proper repellent use, protecting workers from mosquitoes,
and a home and garden checklist to prevent mosquitoes. The Department of Pesticide Regulation developed these handouts in cooperation with the State Department of Health Services and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
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Pest Prevention: Construction Guidelines and Practices. This
checklist of guidelines and practices can be used in the planning, construction, remodeling, retrofit or repair of school buildings.
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DPR Pest Information Series:
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Pest Prevention: maintenance practices and facility design. A checklist of over 150 pest prevention tactics specifically designed for schools, organized by type of practice and location.
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UCIPM Pest Notes and Pest Guidelines [external web site].
An authoritative source on biology, prevention, and treatment alternatives of
common household pests in California. Click on a pest below.
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Least toxic alternatives for
Argentine ants, fleas, and white grubs of lawns
[pdf]. A DPR Pest Management Assessment
by Dr. Nita Davidson. |
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Pest
Fact Sheets-Contra Costa Sanitary District
[external web site]. Common
urban and landscape pests, their diagnosis, prevention,
and control. |
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