DCHA Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Training Agenda – NOT A SLIDE, FOR TRAINER USE - PowerPoint Presentation

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DCHA

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Training Agenda – NOT A SLIDE, FOR TRAINER USE ONLY

[Slide 2] Introductions and Group Discussion

(10 minutes)

Presenters Introduce themselves, background, and qualifications

Who’s who show of hands – laborers, foremen, mechanics, property management, etc.

Who’s in the house

[

Slides 3-23] IPM Part 1 -

(15

minutes

)

DCHA Specific Pests

IPM Introduction

HUD’s Approach

Prevention and Remediation

[Group Activity, Slides 29-37] Identifying signs of pests.

(10 minutes)

[

Slides 38-46] Roles, Responsibility,

R

eporting and IPM Checklists

(10

minutes)

[Group

discussion, Slides 46-48]

Getting

residents

on

board with IPM

(10 minutes)

[Hand out certificate of course completion]

(5 minutes)

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Integrated pest management

DCHA: Healthy and Sustainable CommunitiesSlide3
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The problem with pests…

Trigger/cause asthma and

allergies

Contaminate food

Lead

people to overreact and ignore pesticide labels

Transmit

disease

Bite

Hitchhike in belongingsViolate housing codes

Good pest management can make homes healthier!Slide5

PRIORITY PESTS

FOR DCHASlide6

All pests need 3 things

*Preventing or removing these conditions conducive to infestation will prevent pestsSlide7

Integrated pest managementSlide8

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a key part of a nationwide Healthy Homes movement to reduce housing-based health hazards.

A healthy home is:

Dry

Clean

Ventilated

Safe

Contaminant-free

Maintained

Pest-free

IPM and Healthy HomesSlide9

IPM is Nothing new

HUD

and GSA implemented IPM since

1995…

Nothing

new or unproven – just best practices

.

HUD defines the goal of IPM as

managing:

“IPM is

pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment. To undertake IPM, property managers should be committed to ongoing or continuous monitoring and record keeping, education of residents and staff, and good communication between residents and building managers. IPM methods involve restricted access to food/water, sanitation and waste management, mechanical control, natural control agents, physical barriers, structural maintenance, and, where necessary, conservative application of pesticides."Slide10

What DCHA Will Gain

IPM will give you…

A healthier building

:

Fewer asthma attacks, less exposure to pesticides, and less of a chance you will take pests home.

Fewer

complaints

:

A Boston Housing Authority development reduced cockroach work orders by 68% after one year of IPM.

Fewer pests

: You can stop infestations from growing and spreading disease.More effective than conventional pest management, IPM: Helps prevent asthma attacks;

Improves quality of life;Coordinates

responsibilities;

Relies

on products and practices that work

together;

M

inimizes exposure to toxins;

Provides

longer lasting control aimed at preventing pests;

Makes

better use of limited

resources;

R

educes complaints;

Lowers

pest control costs in the long run; and

Is more sustainable than relying on sprays alone

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1) Communicate

Policies

:

Communicate policy to all building occupants, admin, contractors and maintenance personnel

2)

Identify Problems

:

Identify pests and environmental conditions that limit the spread of pests.

3) Monitor

and Track:

Establish an ongoing monitoring and record keeping system for:4) Set Thresholds for Action regarding pest population levels (by species) 5) Improve Non-Pesticide Methods, including: mechanical pest control, sanitation, waste management and natural control agents 6) Prevent Pest Entry and Movement by monitoring

and maintaining structures and grounds, including: Sealing cracks, eliminating moisture, and adding physical barriers

7) Educate

Residents and Update

Leases

to reflect proper housekeeping and reporting of pests, leaks, and mold

8) Enforce Lease provisions

regarding resident responsibilities

regarding housekeeping, sanitation, and trash removal/storage.

9) Use

Pesticides Only When

Necessary

with

preference for products that, while producing the desired level of effectiveness, pose the least harm to human health and the environment, and, as appropriate, notifying property manager before application.

10) Post Signs

or other warnings notifying of pesticide use.

HUD’s 10 Elements to

S

uccessful IPM Slide12

Concerns with Pesticides

Pests can become tolerant of or avoid pesticides.

Risk from exposure may outweigh the benefit of killing pests.

Possible harm to pets and wildlife.

Certain populations may be especially vulnerable or sensitive to some

pesticides, such as:

Elderly;

Children

;

Pregnant

womenPeople with breathing or lung disorders such as asthmaPeople with multiple chemical sensitivitiesSlide13

Does this mean no pesticides? Ever?!

It doesn’t

mean no chemicals –

it just means the

right product

and the

right amount

How

do we control them?

Prevention

Identification Exclusion & Denial (keeping them out) Sanitation Food

and Water (removing the sources) Physical

Controls

/ Mechanical Controls (traps)

Biological / Chemical Controls

Baits and Gels

Steam Treatment

Insect growth regulators

Ongoing monitoring Slide14

Prevention:

IDENTIFICATION

SEE THE CREATURE… BE THE CREATURE:

WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND WHERE -

Seeing pests and insects

Pest droppings /

Frass

Chew/gnaw marks

Holes in walls or baseboards

Evidence of nesting (in nooks and crannies, behind appliances and inside cabinets)Odd smellsEx: Mice – musty, urine / rats – ammonia / bed bugs – sweet, musty / roaches – oily odor (soy sauce)Grease marks Rats tend to always take the same path and they are “touch-loving” so they leave dark grease marks along their pathWarm cavities for insects (inside TVs, computers, smoke alarms)Slide15

Prevention:

Places to look

Boiler room

Trash

dumpsters

Behind appliances

Trash chuteSlide16

Identification: Bed Bugs

Bites

Blood spots

Shed skins

Dead bed bugs

Live bed

bugs

(live bugs must be found to confirm infestation)Slide17

Got Bed Bugs? Now What?

If found and controlled early in the infestation, the spread of bed bugs can be stopped.

The first responses should be to:

Report the problem

Not throw the mattress out—cover it

Not spray—leave this to the PMP

Prevent carrying the bed bugs to other places

Prepare the unit for the PMPSlide18

Prevention:

Exclusion & Denial

For a hole, crack or gap:

Stuff it

Seal it

Check it oftenSlide19

Sanitation

Keep things clean

Declutter

Don’t let water pool

Fix leaks immediately

Clean up food

Take out trash dailySlide20

Physical controls:

Traps

Effective and reusable

More

ARE

better

Check often

Placement is key

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Chemical controls:

BAITs

Baits

The most effective pesticide option.

Won’t work if contaminated by strong- smelling cleaners or other chemicals, pesticide sprays or foggers, or nicotine from cigarette smoke.

Use in every room

.

The bait needs to be the only food in the area—sanitation first!

Slow to kill: Cockroaches feed on the bait, take it back to their hiding spots, feed their friends, and THEN they’ll drop dead.

Gel Bait

Bait StationSlide22

Monitor

Continual monitoring

of the building for pest activity, facility and operational changes can protect against infestation and help eliminate existing ones

Staff needs to be the daily eyes and ears of the IPM program

And, use your residents as resources too!

Employees need to be aware of the sanitation issues that affect the program and should report any signs of pest activity.

After mitigation has taken place, continue to monitor those areas to ensure the pests have been fully eliminatedSlide23

IPM

Do’s

and Don’ts

DON’T

 rely on eye witness statements alone to keep track of

pests.

DO

 monitor using glue boards and sticky traps in high-risk locations where food, water and shelter are present. Date them and locate them on a map or diagram so that they are checked regularly. 

DON’T ignore record keeping. DO use pest sighting logs to record and track pest activity to determine pest reduction

.DON’T place the responsibility for pest management on one individual. DO involve all staff members, including property managers, maintenance, pest management professionals (PMP), and tenants. Remember that IPM is also people management!DON’T spray pesticides without letting people know. DO keep pets and children away from areas where pesticides have been applied by posting notification signs.DON’T use fogging devices, contact sprays, or mothballs. They don’t work and they are harmful to people’s health. DO use pest specific methods of mitigation and removal.DON’T dispose of leftover pesticides and pesticide containers in the trash. DO read the label to find out how to dispose of properly and dispose through hazardous waste if needed.DON’T assume that twice as much is better! DO always read and follow label directions. Too much pesticide can endanger people’s health.Slide24

*Group Activity*

10 images of pest problems

Identify potential problem (telling signs and likely pests)

What do we do?

How do we control them?

Prevention

Identification

Exclusion & Denial

Sanitation

Food and Water

Physical Controls Biological / Chemical Controls

Ongoing monitoring Slide25
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Responsibilities

It takes everyone to manage

pests properly

, including:

PMPs

,

M

anagement

,

On-site staff, and Residents

ContractorsSlide34

PMP's role

Provides Training and Guidance

Provides

preparation and follow-up

instructions to on-site staff and residents as needed.

Performs treatment for major pest problems

Is fully aware of the products and methods they are using and their potential harm

Performs ongoing reporting of pest issues.Slide35

Management's Role

Liaison for the PMP – ensuring units and grounds are prepared for the PMP to carry out inspections and treatments.

Report (potential) pest concerns to PMP.

Communicate

the situations/populations in units to the professional (respiratory problems, chemical sensitivities,

children, etc.).

Communicate to resident the pest protocol, what to expect from the PMP, and next steps.

Communicate expectations to residents about how to prep their units. Inspect the day before PMP visit to see if unit has been properly prepared.Slide36

Management’s role – informing residents

Informing

tenants on how to identify, report, and prevent pests is a key factor in successful pest control. In order to ensure tenants are aware of their role, provide:

Information to tenants about the IPM plan and their role should be shared during move-in and at annual re-signSlide37

Staff

& Contractors

Empty dumpsters

on a property specific schedule

Damage furniture left out for the trash so it can’t be

reused

– also a resident responsibility

Perform regular sweeps - doing visual checks for pests and potential pest issues

Be very cautious when working in units—never set items on or under beds, recliners, or sofas!Informs resident on how they can best prevent and mitigate pests.Maintain structural

barriers to exclude pests – fixing gaps and holes, sealing, and fixing leaks.Keep doors closed – loading dock, maintenance shop, trash and compactors roomsSlide38

IPM in practice: Documentation is key

There should be one

IPM log in each building

Record

:

date

detailed observations

action

taken

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The Resident's Role

Launder

bedding regularly

Report bed bug

and other pest siting immediately

Don’t

bring home furniture found on the street

Follow preparation instructions from the

PMP

Routine cleaning up to reduce clutter and keep home in good repairPest proof your food by putting it away at night and storing in pest free containersTake out trash daily and use a tight-fitting lid – use garbage backsReport holes, cracks and leaks to maintenance asapBBQ grilles need to be cleanedDon’t leave pet food out, and don’t feed feral animals – birds, squirrels, or cats

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Fight Stigma

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HAD BED BUGSSlide43

HOW TO ELIMINATE THE TRIGGERS

:

Maintain a pest free home

Use a

good housekeeping

routine – clean the corners and vents in your home

regularly

Check

cupboards

often for pests and moldDo NOT bring in used furniture and bedding (especially mattresses)Get your pets treated for fleas and other pests

Do not use pesticide foggers – they are ineffective and contain products harmful to your healthReport leaks (plumbing, roof, and toilets) as soon as possible – small problems can become big one’s quickUse your bathroom and kitchen fansIf you smoke, smoke outside at least 20ft away from home what we’re telling residents: Avoid Asthma and Allergy TriggersSlide44

Report pest problems to management immediately

Keep floors clean and free of food and drink debris

Dispose of trash and garbage dailyCleanup dishes, countertops and appliances daily

Immediately cleanup spills and food debris

Remove clutter from home

Check for mold and leaks and report to management

Keep exterior doors closed

What we’re telling residents:

maintaining a pest free homeSlide45

DOEE’s Healthy Homes Program

Focuses on households containing child with asthma

Educates family on how to maintain a Healthy Home

Provides customized Care Plan to minimize ongoing exposure to asthma triggersSlide46

DOEE’s Healthy Homes Program

Tracks progress in controlling asthma through quarterly Asthma Control Tests

Encourages referrals from DCHA

Referrals to DOEE’s Healthy Homes Program should be made by submitting form found at http://doee.dc.gov/node/1127731Slide47

You Are Done!

Completely! Pick

up your Integrated Pest Management Certificate of Completion Slide48

ACTIVITIES

CONVENTIONAL

IPM

Program Strategy

Reactive Pest Control

Preventative Pest Control

Resident Education

Minimal

Extensive

Spraying and Fogging

Extensive

RareRodent / Bird Control

Poisons

Exclusion / TrappingSlide49

“Exterminator”



Pest Management Professional

In IPM, the focus is not on exterminating pests but

managing them

!

Through:

Preventative infrastructure measures

Maintaining pest-free conditions

Proper identificationAppropriate mitigation (with pesticides as a last resort)Ongoing monitoringIPM is done with the help of PMPsIt takes everyone to manage pest property, including: PMPs, management, procurement, on-site staff, and residents.Slide50

Chemical controls:

Insecticidal Dusts

Effective if used correctly.

Active

ingredients may be boric acid or diatomaceous earth

How they kill cockroaches:

Scratch their outer layers

Dry them out

Plug their breathing holes

Light dusting instead of piles.Use in walls before fixing them.Under and behind cabinets at turnover or when making large repairs…but clean first!

Incorrect use of insecticidal dustSlide51

Chemical controls:

Insect

Growth Regulators (IGRs)

Interfere with cockroach growth and reproduction: when they shed to grow up, the new exoskeleton doesn’t fit

In baits, sprays, aerosols, and powders

Take a month to work

Stay effective for a long time

Compatible with other IPM methods; may enhance baits

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But please, please

do not use

Total Release Foggers

Washington, DC,

August 2008

San Diego, CA, July 1992

Augusta, GA, March 2008Slide53

How to handle illegal and risky pesticides

Educate residents on the dangers of using illegal pesticides.

For

example, pesticides that look like candy are risky.

Report illegal sales to the EPA or to the state pesticide licensing agency.

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Unlabeled Mothballs

Chinese Chalk

Tres Pasitos

Products without a pesticide label are illegal