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UHDS IPM Coordinator: Chris Romeo (737-8648)

Integrated Pest Management(IPM)

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Goals of Presentation

To introduce MU personnel to integrated pest management principles

Provide MU personnel with practical tools

and resources to implement IPM in the work setting

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What is IPM? A planned program to prevent

pests & disease vectors from causing unacceptable damage or

injury to operations, people, property, or environment.

An environmentally sensitive approach to managing pest

problems that takes advantage of all “suitable” pest management

options

Pesticide use is NOT an option when non-chemical control methods are available.

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What does IPM do?

Prevents pest damage to MU facilities and property

Prevents or minimizes environmental risks

Minimizes pesticide use and avoids unnecessary pesticide exposure

Minimizes health impact of pests

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Definition of Pest An insect, rodent, nematode, fungus, weed,

terrestrial or aquatic plant, animal life, virus, bacteria, or other organism designated by rule as a pest.

Does not include a virus, bacteria or other microorganism (on or in) living humans or other animals.

As defined in (State Statute)

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IPM Goal

To develop (specific tailored) pest management strategies to minimize potential adverse impacts on human health and to protect the environment

Sanitation Emphasis Prevent Entry Harborage Reduction Monitor/Early Detection Non-Chemical Controls

MethodologyMethodology

ID infestationsID infestations

Control with short-Control with short-term solutions.term solutions.

Reduce/Eliminate Reduce/Eliminate causes with long-term causes with long-term

solutions.solutions.

EvaluateEvaluate

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Steps to a Successful IPM Program

Understand the Problem/Requirement & Educate the Customer *

Analyze the Pest Problem – Establish threshold Take Short-Term, Corrective Action Implement Long-Term, Preventive Action Monitor, Document,

& Evaluate Results Customer* Feedback

* Residents, Guests, Faculty & Staff

Pest problems are not all alike.

Situational pest management requires

understanding specific pest habits & preferences.

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MU PLAN OF ATTACK

Establish an IPM policy and implementation plan

Develop initial staff IPM training

Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly inspections are taking place

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Staff Responsibilities/Support

Maintain good sanitation & housekeeping standards to prevent pest access & harborage

Leave pest control and pest management to trained professionals Do not use pesticides or call in pesticide applicators

Do not move sticky traps or other pest monitoring products

Do not prop open windows or screens Remove trash, especially food routinely Keep areas dry

Clean up standing water or wet items

Suggestions from Department of Agriculture

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MU Managers Train MU Staff Appoint personnel to conduct inspections and maintain Pest

Sighting Log Ensure Building Inspections are conducted per required

schedule Maintain Pest Sighting Log; accessible to the MU Staff Follow-up on recommendations from IPM staff Post/Disseminate “Notice of Pesticide Application” Monitor problematic areas:

Trash & Garbage Areas Dish Rooms Food Storage Areas Basements Loading Docks Under and behind appliances – move as needed to inspect

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A Successful Pest Needs

Food Water Shelter

Reduce pesticide use by reducing pest populations.

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Action Thresholds/Triggers

Modify habitats—to make areas less hospitable, remove or reduce food and water and/or shelter

Use non-chemical tactics when possibleStructural (exclusion); Physical (sanitation)Mechanical (vacuum); Cultural (fertilizing)- weed species

Identify specific acceptable levels of pest activity

If pest population is too high or hazardous, chemical control may be needed

Use least toxic product possible Follow label directions –IT IS THE LAW Keep records to track successes and problems

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Premises Pest Exclusion

Eliminate Harborage Conditions: remove cardboard boxes & recyclable material

Eliminate Structural Defects: caulk holes & cracks in walls and around door

frames Repair/Replace Torn or Missing Window Screens:

screens are > 16-mesh per inch Keep storage areas, break rooms and loading

docks clean Organize kitchens to maximize access and

minimize harborage

-- Applying Pest Management ---- Applying Pest Management --

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Stock Handling Practices

Infested Foods & Supplies: Inspect incoming shipments

received. Rotate stock:

reduces potential of old product infestations

reduces spread of pests from infested products

Remove unnecessary materials (harborage), particularly in storage areas

-- Applying Pest Management ---- Applying Pest Management --

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4 steps of IPM

Inspect Identify Take action (action thresholds) Evaluate

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Step 1: The Inspection

•Extendable mirror

•Flashlight

•Inspection form and clipboard

•Digital camera

4 4 essential essential inspectioinspection toolsn tools

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Routinely, look for

Evidence of pests Unsanitary conditions Correctable Conditions

Leaky pipes Unsealed cracks Spilled food Gaps under exterior doors Harborage (cardboard boxes) Others ?

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Step 2: Identification

Need to know the specific pest/problem in order to determine the appropriate control method(s).

If you kill it, bag it for identification by trained personnel if you’re not sure what it is.

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Step 3: Taking Action

Wham!Wham!Wham!Wham!

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IPM Management Methods Short versus long term results Must change habitat for long term

solution Eliminate food, water and/or shelter Correct structural problems that permit

pest entrance. Screens Caulking Utility penetrations Foundation cracks

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Short Term Methods Light traps Sticky boards Vacuums Snap traps, etc Chemical

pesticides baits liquid sprays powders

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When pesticide treatments become necessary

Evaluate products for effectiveness and toxicity use methods that minimize unnecessary

pesticide exposures, where possible Provide notification or posting, as

required by label or law Allow only properly trained

individuals to apply the (appropriate) product.

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Drawbacks of IPM

More time and commitment

Requires group effort

Additional paperwork and communication

Up-front costs to repair or improve facility

Professional development and on-going training requirements for personnel

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Benefits of IPM

Detects, identifies and manages potential pest problems

Promotes clean, well-maintained facilities and landscapes

Minimizes health and environmental risks

Provides long-term solutions

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Pest Tolerance Levels/Action Thresholds

Lice Any

Bed Bugs Any

Mosquitoes Any

Cockroach Any

Fleas 5 at any one time

Fly (Common House Fly) > 10/1000 square feet

Fruit Fly > 10/1000 square feet

Wasp/Bee/Hornet > 1

Ants > 5 in food areas

Carpenter Ant > 5 or sawdust present

Termite > 1 or mud tubes present

Spiders > 1 unless poisonous

Cereal Pests Any in food areas

Silverfish 10/trap/week

Mice Any

Rats Any

Squirrels Any

Raccoons Any

Opossums Any

Birds Any Nesting

Bats Any

Other Invading Insects Large numbers or near food storage

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FliesFlies

RodentsRodents

MothsMoths

CockroachesCockroaches

BeetlesBeetles

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Cockroaches Detection:

Will scatter from dark room when lights are turned on.

Oily, musty odor Droppings

Small, dark, spherical (1mm length)

Found in cracks & crevices near food

• Prefer dark & Prefer dark & damp spacesdamp spaces

• Harbor near boxes Harbor near boxes & pallets& pallets

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Roach Controls Small Roaches

Sanitation Caulking Cracks & Crevices Baiting (should be standardized insecticide treatment) Spraying: Cracks & Crevices Sticky Traps

Large Roaches Drying: Reduce Moisture Sealing Entry Points Housekeeping Baiting

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Moths & Beetles Present as problems in dry-goods

contaminate flour, oatmeal, rice, cereals, & grains

Storage Control cool, dry: 50% humidity, 50o F

Reporting contact trained personnel for pest ID

Controls Stock rotation Ventilation

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Flies

Garbage & Refuse: Containers covered when not in use Close dumpster doors Plastic liners in garbage cans Containers frequently cleaned & sanitized Trash bags tightly sealed before placement in dumpster Clean spilled trash or garbage around dumpster ASAP.

Sticky Fly Paper: authorized in Non-food areas prohibited in food prep, service, & dining areas

Screens 1/16th mesh

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Rodents Rats

Dig burrows around foundation Attracted to debris & unsecured food (waste) Problems originate

outside of building

Mice Can enter building from outside; problems

originate indoors Nest w/in 15 feet of food source Spread through a structure along pipes,

cables, & ducts Raised flooring & Lowered ceilings provide

harborage

Rats can squeeze through 1/2-inch gaps; Mice only

need ¼ inch

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Signs of Rodent Infestation Droppings: cigar-shaped

fresh = shiny & black old = pale brown & brittle

Gnawing Marks: scalloped edges box corners, electrical wiring,

wood Rub Marks: unobstructed “runways”

grease marks along pipes & walls Tracks:

easily seen on dusty surfaces common near vertical surfaces

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Rodent Controls Rats

Trash & Garbage + recycle disposal

Eliminate debris Eliminate building

access Tracking powder Trapping

Mice Seal entry points Cleaning &

Housekeeping Trapping

What we do after Catching a Rat

Don PPE (gloves) In some cases, it

might be better to use a “Grabber” instead of hands though.

We don’t reuse wood-traps, toss animal and trap in trash bag together

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Killed Rodents Go Where? After depositing the

rodent in the trashbag, soak him in pre-mixed Hepistat 256

Tie knot in end of bag and toss entire package into dumpster/compactor

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Cleanup After the Kill Spray the spot the rodent was trapped

with Hepistat 256 and wipe dry AFTER 10 minute dwell

Spray all tools/implements.

Clean and reload trap (if re-usable).

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