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Reducing Pests and Unnecessary Pesticides in SchoolsEPA’s School IPM ProgramSherry GlickEPA’s Center of Expertise for School IPMOffice of Pesticide Programs

NEHA AEC June 2016; San Antonio, Texas

EPA Administrator’s Overarching ThemesMaking a Visible Difference in CommunitiesAddressing Climate Change and Improving Air QualityTaking Action on Toxics and Chemical SafetyProtecting Water: A Precious , Limited ResourceLaunching a New Era of State, Tribal and Local PartnershipsEmbracing EPA as a High Performing OrganizationWorking Toward a Sustainable FutureGina McCarthy, EPA AdministratorEPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM What is IPM?IPM is a science-based approach to pest management that seeks to control pest problems proactively, avoiding the unnecessary use of and exposure to pesticides while achieving acceptable control of pests indoors and outdoors. IPM is a Smart, Sensible, and Sustainable approach to pest control. Smart because IPM creates a safer and healthier learning environment by managing pests and reducing children’s exposure to pests and pesticides. Sensible since practical strategies are used to reduce sources of food, water, and shelter for pests in school buildings and grounds. Sustainable because the emphasis is on prevention that makes it an economically advantageous approach.

EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM IPM vs. Calendar Based Pest Management IPM is a science-based approach to pest management that includes pest identification, monitoring, regular inspections, sanitation and the judicial use of pesticides when necessary. IPM requires an ongoing training and education for staff and students. Many schools are stuck on a “treadmill” of never-ending pesticide applications, without addressing the underlying issues that make schools attractive to pests. The treadmill refers to the monthly calendar spraying found by companies not practicing IPM. If we can make it so pests aren’t attracted in the first place, the need for pesticides in schools would be greatly reduced. Jim Jones, EPA Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention

EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM Creating Demand and Promoting School IPM

CoE & School IPM ResourcesEPA's Center of Expertise for School IPMEPA’s Center of Expertise for School IPM email: school.ipm@epa.gov; 844-EPA-SIPMSchool IPM Website https://www.epa.gov/managing-pests-schoolsWebinar SeriesSchool IPM Awards ProgramHealth Case PublicationsModel School IPM PolicyGrant InformationJoin Our List Serve

Meeting the Demand: Technical Expertise EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPMWendy YangRobert Koethe617-918-1535 Tara Glynn732-906-6183John Butler215-814-2127 Patricia Livingston404-526-9171Seth Dibblee312-886-5992

Kenneth McPherson214-665-6754

Juliann Barta

206-553-1495

Clyde Wilson

303-312-6217

Fabiola Estrada

415-972-3493

Mark Lesher

913-551-7054

Center of Expertise

Thomas Cook

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Sherry Glick

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214-665-6713

Brad Miller

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214-665-6725

Marcia Anderson

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214-665-6679

Shanda Bennett

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School IPM RoundtableGoalsPrinciples document endorsing School IPMAgreement to convey to memberships along with EPA resourcesParticipants20 national organizations with influence in schoolsDate: May 25th EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

Roundtable ParticipantsAllergy and Asthma NetworkAmerican Academy of Allergy, Asthma and ImmunologyAmerican Academy of PediatricsAmerican Academy of SanitariansAsthma and Allergy Foundation of AmericaCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental HealthChildren’s Environmental Health NetworkIPM Institute of North AmericaNational Association of City and County Health OfficialsNational Education AssociationNational Environmental Health AssociationNational Pest Management AssociationNational School Boards AssociationNational School Nurse AssociationNational School Plant Management AssociationPublic Health FoundationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe American Association of School Administrators, Healthy Schools Network, and National Association of State School Nurse Consultants endorsed the principles but are unable to participate in the Roundtable.

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“EPA’s goal is to have schools across the nation implement sustainable pest management practices to provide healthierlearning environments for our students and teachers.”Jim JonesAssistant AdministratorEPA Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution PreventionEPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

“IPM is a common-sense, sustainable approach. Rather than relying on quick-fixes that simply suppress pests, IPM poses the question, ‘Why are these particular pests a problem at this point in time in this particular environment?’ This approach provides more sustainable results.”Dawn Gouge, PhDAssociate Professor and Associate Specialist - Urban EntomologyUniversity of ArizonaEPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

“An IPM program…has enabled us to utilize all available pest management strategies to prevent damaging pests outbreaks while reducing risks to human health and the environment. The outcome has been an increase in student attendance and academic achievement.” Raul Rivas Director of Facilities and SecurityMetropolitan School District of Pike Township (Indiana)EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

Thomas Green, PhDPresidentIPM Institute of North America“As a parent, you want your child to be educated in a safe, nurturing environment that’s free of pests and allergens. Talk with your school administration about their pest management policy and whether it’s IPM-based.”EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

National Association of County and City Health Officialswww.naccho.org“We help local health departments increase their capacity to address emerging issues relating to vector control and Integrated Pest Management."EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

“Local health departments play a significant role in communities and are a natural fit in building support networks for school IPM programs.Through building a support network around school IPM, we can create sustainable programs that benefit the children, schools, and community as a whole.”Christl TateProject Coordinator, Research & DevelopmentNational Environmental Health AssociationEPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

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