Managing Pests and Pesticides for a Healthy School Environment Understanding Integrated Pest Management IPM Integration Using a variety of means to manage a pest for long term solutions Pests are not the problem but a ID: 724743
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West Virginia School IPM
Managing Pests and Pesticides for a Healthy School EnvironmentSlide2
Understanding Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Integration: Using a variety of means to manage a pest for long term solutions.
Pests are not the problem, but a
symptom of a problem
. Eliminate the problem and the symptom is dealt with long term.
Cultural, Sanitation and Maintenance Practices are the cornerstone element to a pest free school.Slide3
Examples of IPM Practices
Eliminating food, water and
harborage areas
Stinging insects can cause anaphylaxis
Some pests (i.e., flies,
mosquitos
) can spread diseaseSlide4
Asthma and Pests
In a single school year asthma accounts for 12.8 million missed school days, making it the leading cause of school absenteeism (Akimbami 2006).
Students with persistent asthma and asthma related absences achieve lower test scores and lower academic achievement (Moonie et al. 2008)
Triggers include: Pesticides, Cleaning Products, Aerosols, Cockroaches, Rodents, etc.
IPM reduces exposure to pests and pesticides and has been shown to lower asthma six times more than conventional spraying (Nalyanya et al. 2009)Slide5
Other Health Risks From Pests & Pesticides
PestsRodents and Cockroaches are key asthma triggersStinging insects can cause anaphylaxis Some pests (i.e., flies, mosquitos) can spread disease
Pesticides
Asthma triggers
Unknown long term exposure impacts in some casesSlide6
Background on WV School Integrated Pest ManagementNational initiative to minimize pesticide use in schools led by Environmental Protection Agency. US Bills introduced to nationally mandate IPM (would be more stringent than WV Rule)
West Virginia Legislature passed School Pest Management Law in 1996 (Title 61 Series 12J) authorizing WV Dept. Agriculture to regulate use of pesticides in schools23 states now have required IPM at schools; additional states require certain components such as parent notification of pesticide applicationsSlide7
Synopsis of WV IPM Rule (Title 61 Series 12J)
Requirements for all Public and Private Schools as well as Day Cares
No routine use of pesticides. All applications must follow a 4 level procedure:
1: Non-chemical control measures
2: Least Hazardous Pesticides (baits, dusts) with low exposure and min Caution on label
3: Crack & Crevice/Spot Treatments
4: Broadcast Applications or pesticides with Warning or Danger on label
Maintain IPM File in School Office (containing maps of treatments, pest monitoring data, labels/MSDS for pesticides used in case of emergency care, adopted action thresholds, sanitation & maintenance reports)
Parents and Employees notified 24 hrs in advance of level 3 or 4 application. Restricted entry period enforcement. Slide8
Cockroaches
The most significant pest for health risksGerman cockroach is the quickest to populate and is the most difficult of the cockroach species to control
Oriental cockroaches (water bugs) do not populate as quickly and typically live in drains, basements, damp, dark areas.
Most necessary step is proper sanitation, cultural practices and elimination of water & food sources.
Baiting is extremely effectiveSlide9
Rodents
All schools at riskMice are very opportunistic and can enter through a hole the size of a nickelUrine, saliva and feces can trigger asthmaEliminating entry points is a major point of emphasis
Eliminating food sources and routine monitoring
Mechanical trapping and baitingSlide10
Bed Bugs
The Pest of the 2010’sTake blood meals from sleeping humans
Bat Bugs look very similar
Number One Rule: DO NOT PANIC and overreact. If found on child or belongings there is no need to send child home. Similar to head lice, the School Nurse should continue to monitor the student and belongings until situation is resolved.
Sample letters are available to send home to parents of student educating them on bed bug management at home. Also, a sample notification letter is available to send to parents of students in the classroom to minimize hysteria and educate them on how to monitor properly.
Treatment of room is typically ineffective and should only be performed by a licensed professional pest control business with experience in bed bug management.Slide11
Head Lice
Not a Pest Control SituationUse of pesticides on people is not regulated by the WVDA, but use of pesticides on the environment is. Treating entire rooms is unnecessary and unsafeSince lice pose minimal risks, pesticide use on humans should be determined by a physician
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onQLVmfP7XQ&feature=plcpSlide12
Communication and InvolvementPest Control cannot be handed off to a contractor. IPM involves effort from all stakeholders.
Facilities that are pest efficient are also energy efficient.Pressure to eliminate pests without understanding regulation and biology leads to violations and greater health risksSlide13
Philip Smith School IPM Compliance
WV Dept Agriculture304-558-2209
psmith@wvda.us
Also check out
youtube.com/schoolIPMSlide14
Akimbami L.J. 2006. The State of Childhood Asthma, United States, 1980-2005.
Advance Data from Vital and Health Statistics: no. 381, Hyattsville, MD: NationalCenter for Health Statistics, 2006
Moonie, S., Sterling, D.A., Figgs, L.W., and Castro, M. 2008. The relationship between
school absence, academic performance, and asthma status.
J. School Health
78(3):140-148
Nalyanya G., J.C. Gore, H.M. Linker and C. Shal. 2009. German cockroach allergen levels in
North Carolina Schools: Comparison of Integrated Pest Management and conventional
Cockroach control.
J Medical Entymology
46:420-427.