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Dr. Tess Grasswitz New Mexico State University Los Lunas

Principles of Integrated Pest M anagement (IPM) f or F acilities Managers. Dr. Tess Grasswitz New Mexico State University Los Lunas. IPM for F acilities Managers. 1. Introduction 2. Principles of IPM 3 . Planning & implementation. I mportance of indoor pests. Pests & pesticides:

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Dr. Tess Grasswitz New Mexico State University Los Lunas

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  1. Principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Facilities Managers Dr. Tess Grasswitz New Mexico State University Los Lunas

  2. IPM for Facilities Managers 1. Introduction 2. Principles of IPM 3. Planning & implementation

  3. Importance of indoor pests Pests & pesticides: - liability/bad publicity - health issues: - spread diseases - can trigger asthma attacks Asthma triggers include: - cockroach particles (cuticle, droppings, etc) - rodent materials (dander, droppings, etc) - some pesticides (especially aerosols)

  4. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) What is IPM? “A multi-tactic approach to managing pests which focuses on prevention or suppression with minimalimpacton human health, the environment and non-target organisms.”

  5. IPM: how it works • IPM • - Uses multipletactics to avoid or suppress pests: • - Cultural controls • - Prevention & avoidance • - Monitoring & pest identification • - Treat the correct pest in the correct way • - When (and only when) it’s there • - Thresholds? • - Chemical controls are used as a lastresort… • …and should be the least toxic options

  6. IPM in indoor environments • Mostly common-sense • Fits well with other management concerns: • - Air quality, energy conservation, etc. • Results can be impressive: Large reductions in BOTH pest incidence AND pesticide use

  7. Preventative pest management Basic principles: - Pests need FOOD, WATER & SHELTER - Aim to prevent access to ALL 3 1. Shelter - Exclude pests from buildings: - holes!

  8. Preventative pest management Holes!

  9. Preventative pest management Excluding pests from buildings: - door fitting - door sweeps - window screens

  10. Preventative pest management Excluding pests from buildings: - sealing - drains - escutcheon plates

  11. Preventative pest management Excluding pests from buildings: - Packaging - Remove from boxes - Carefully inspect incoming goods - Discard leaking or damaged containers

  12. Preventative pest management Basic principles: - Eliminate Food, Water and Shelter - Trash

  13. Preventative pest management Dumpsters should be: - Away from entrances (50+ ft) - Free of holes (screen drain holes) - ALWAYS covered - Emptied & cleaned regularly - Never overflowing

  14. Preventative pest management Outdoor trash containers

  15. Preventative pest management Outdoor trash containers - Good lids - Strong bags

  16. Preventative pest management - Eliminate Food, Water and Shelter - Clutter

  17. Preventative pest management Eliminate pests’ basic needs: FOOD - 1 large crumb & a drop of water = 3 weeks food for one German cockroach

  18. Preventative pest management • Clean up food & drink spills quickly & thoroughly • Rinse mops/buckets after clean-up • Rinse all containers for recycling (e.g. soda cans)

  19. Preventative pest management - Eliminate pests’ basic needs: WATER

  20. Pest logs Pest Activity Log Pest Monitoring and Reporting

  21. Monitoring traps Traps: - Map - Check regularly - Record catch - Replace as needed Pest Monitoring Next to walls, under sinks, near ovens, etc. Put them in problem areas, NOT everywhere

  22. Pest Monitoring Check behind those cushions….

  23. Pest Monitoring UV Flashlight Floor under room light… …and under UV light

  24. Behind the clock Pest Monitoring Check behind cracks & crevices...

  25. First collect your pest! - Rigid plastic containers - Kill by freezing Pest identification Artist’s brush (Size 0, 00) Try NOT to use tape

  26. Pest identification Resources: NM State University Bernalillo County Extension Office 1510 Menaul NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107Phone: 505-243-1386

  27. Another tool…but choose wisely & use only when necessary • Use the safest possible option (e.g. low toxicity, low volatility baits, gels, etc) • Least amount of product • Check current NM product registrations: • -‘NPIRS Public’ (http://state.ceris.purdue.edu/) What about pesticides?

  28. Getting started: Implementing IPM Works best when entirefacility is involved: Everyone! Organize: - Pest management group of key personnel - List pests & problem areas - List current actions & outcomes - Designate an IPM coordinator - Create an IPM plan

  29. Getting started: IPM Plans Why bother? - Gathers all pest-related information together - Focusses thought - Saves TIME - Accountability What to include? 1. IPM policy statement (optional) - Demonstrates commitment to IPM - Outlines objectives

  30. Getting started: IPM Plans 2. General Information - Contact details for IPM coordinator - Plan preparer & date 3. IPM team - Names (including contractors) - Contact details - Roles & responsibilities - Include any certified applicators/license details

  31. IPM Plans (continued) 4. Indoor IPM Plan - List identified pests & problem areas (include maps) - Monitoring plan/reporting structure - Management plans for each pest: - Non-chemical methods & chemicals, as necessary - Include planning for future/high-profile pests - Pesticide use & storage: - Site, inventory control (include registration checks) - Product labels & Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 5. Outdoor IPM Plan – follow model for indoor plan

  32. IPM Plans (continued) 6. IPM program evaluation - Review every 6-12 months - What’s working & what’s not - Revise if necessary 7. Update IPM knowledge regularly - Keep abreast of new developments, laws & products - Attend meetings, conferences, PCT, etc.

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