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Virginia’s public schools.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) uses all avenues available to control pests. The program can reduce the. use of chemicals and provide economical and effective pest suppression.
The basis for a pest control pro» gram is understanding what pests need. A major emphasis in IPM is elimination of those elements that attract pests — moisture, food, air, nesting sites, or shelter. Populations can be prevented, or controlled by creating inhospitable environments', by removing some of the basic ele>ments pests need to survive, or simply by blocking their access into buildings. Preventive actions may be as simple as installing screens or fixing a dripping faucet.
On those occasions when treatment is necessary, IPM always uses the method with the least impact on humans. Pests may be managed by methods such as traps or vacuums in place of pesticides, or these methods may be used in conjunction with pesticides to reduce the quantity and frequency of applications. 4
Pest control in schools is a vital component of health and safety, protecting students and staff from dis. eases carried by insects, rodents, or other pests, and minimizing pest damage to structures and.personal property. Pest control also improves the quality of the educational envt ronment by reducing disruptions caused by the presence of pests.
Members of the Virginia Pesticide Control Board voted unani- • mously to support and encourage voluntary Integrated Pest Management in schools. The resolution encourages all Virginia school districts to develop and adopt IPM strategies for managing pests in oi - surrounding school property. The Office of Pesticide Services will be ’ working with the Virginia Department of Education to pul together a packet of information oq IPM to send to Virginia schools; Schools wanting immediate information about IPM may contact the Office of Pesticide Services at (804)786-3798.
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