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Definition of IPM for University Housing

Definition of IPM for University Housing. Norm Leppla UF, IFAS, IPM Program Director. Dr. Norm Leppla. Professor of Entomology, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Established the first comprehensive UF IPM program in 2001 and serve as director

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Definition of IPM for University Housing

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  1. Definition of IPM for University Housing Norm Leppla UF, IFAS, IPM Program Director

  2. Dr. Norm Leppla • Professor of Entomology, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences • Established the first comprehensive UF IPM program in 2001 and serve as director • Began cooperating with the Department of Housing and Residence Education beginning in 2008 to advance IPM in UF student housing

  3. What is IPM? • IPM is thecoordinateduse of pest and environmentalinformationandavailablepest controlmethods…. • toprevent unacceptablelevels of pest damage by the mosteconomical means…. • with theleast possible hazardto people, property and the environment.

  4. IPM in University Housing by Changing Attitudes and Behavior

  5. What are the Basic IPM Activities? • Biological knowledge • Monitoring and inspection • Act to control pests when necessary • Choose least-risk options • Long-term, preventative practices • Evaluation and records • Pesticide management • Continual improvement

  6. Low-Risk IPM Methods Vacuum Insects from Harborages Detergent versus Insecticide

  7. IPM Decision-Making Process 1 2 3 4

  8. http://ipm.ifas.ufl.edu Information on IPM in Florida

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