Target Pest Fire Ants/Ants
• Regular
close mowing to reduce the buildup of ant mounds.
• Biannual
broadcast application of fire ant bait to all grounds and athletic
fields.
• Spot
mound treatment using fire ant bait to control problem mounds.
• Stress
the importance of storing of all foodstuffs in airtight containers.
• Daily
removal of trash to prevent food source.
• Report
leaking faucets or plumbing fixtures to prevent water source.
• In
case of extreme or life threatening infestation the IPM Coordinator
will authorize an application of insecticide.
Action Threshold
Level - 5 ants in classroom or public area,
2 ants in clinic or kitchen, 2 mounds per sq. yard exterior areas.
Target Pest Weeds
• Regular
close mowing to promote healthy turf grass coverage.
• Routine
fertilization of athletic fields to encourage healthy turf
grass growth.
• Routine
aeration of athletic fields and play grounds to promote healthy
turf grass growth.
• Reseeding
of bare areas due to construction or damage with Bermuda seed
to prevent weed growth.
• Athletic
fields may be treated to control weed growth as necessary and
as funds allow. Pre-emergent herbicides and the least toxic
post-emergent herbicides possible are preferred.
• Mechanical
edging and/or weed eating will be utilized. No chemicals will
be applied for edging.
Action Threshold
Level - 25% weed coverage over desirable turf
or beds.
Target Pest Flies
• Monthly
cleaning/disinfecting of dumpsters as part of the annual waste
contract.
• Repair
window and door screens as needed to control entry.
• Daily
removal of trash to prevent harborage or food source.
• When
funding allows, installation of air curtains and/or light traps
in the kitchen areas.
• Stress
the importance of weekly cleaning and flushing of floor drains
to prevent harborage.
Action Threshold
Level - 5 flies in classroom or public area,
2 flies in kitchen or clinic, 10 flies around exterior Dumpster
or trash can.
Target
Pest Wasp/ Bees
• As
needed fill cavities in trees to prevent possible nesting sites.
• Caulking
of openings as necessary in buildings to prevent nesting sites.
• When
a bee swarm poses a danger to a child or patron, it will be
secured until the bees relocate.
• Individual
treatment of problem nests or hives as needed.
Action Threshold
Level - 1 bee or wasp in classroom, clinic,
kitchen, or public area, outdoors no action necessary unless
children are threatened.
Target Pest Termites
• Caulking
of building cracks as necessary to prevent entry.
• Use
of baits to control infestations where possible.
• Use
of conventional termiticide treatment in localized area of
infestation as necessary.
Action Threshold
Level - any sighting of termites is evaluated.
Target Pest Roaches
• Daily
removal of trash to prevent food source.
• Monthly
cleaning/ disinfecting of dumpsters as part of the waste contract.
• Daily
cleaning of floors and equipment in kitchens to prevent food
source.
• Stress
the importance of storing food products in original or airtight
containers to prevent food source.
• Remove
newspapers and paper products that may harbor roaches.
• Weekly
cleaning/flushing of floor drains to prevent harborage.
• Installation
of weather-stripping on doors to prevent pest entry.
• Caulking
of openings and cracks around windows doors and pipes to prevent
pest entry.
• Use
of glue boards to identify type of roaches present and degree
of infestation.
• Monthly
inspection of all kitchens, snack bars, home economics labs
and lounges by contractor.
• Use
of baits when roaches are detected to control infestation.
• Use
of least toxic pesticide possible when baiting cannot control
infestation.
Action Threshold
Level - 2 roaches in classroom, public area,
kitchen, or clinic; no treatment necessary in exterior areas
unless noticeable infestation.
Target Pest Rodents
• Daily
removal of trash to prevent food source.
• Proper
storage of food stuffs to prevent food source.
• Remove
newspapers and paper products to prevent harborage.
• Report
leaking faucets or plumbing fixtures to prevent water source.
• Caulking
of holes, and cracks to prevent entry.
• Installation
or weather stripping and screens to prevent entry.
• Replacement
of broken or missing ceiling tiles to prevent entry.
• Use
of glue boards to detect rodent and identify rodent infestation.
• With
IPM coordinator's approval, use rodent baits if infestation
is not controlled.
Action Threshold
Level - any sightings of rodent or fresh droppings.
Target Pest Spiders
• Sealing
of cracks and holes to prevent entry.
• Remove
newspaper and paper products to prevent harborage.
• Removal
of webs to prevent nesting.
• Close
mowing of grass to prevent harborage.
• Trimming
of bushes and trees away from building to prevent entry and
harborage.
• Application
of least toxic pesticide possible when infestation is uncontrolled
by other measures with IPM Coordinator approval.
Action Threshold
Level - 1 spider in classroom, public area,
kitchen or clinic; no treatment necessary in exterior area unless
in large numbers and are causing problems.
Target Pest Birds
• Replacement/installation
of screens to prevent entry into buildings.
• Repair
of cracks and holes to prevent entry.
• Spray
nesting areas with water to discourage nesting.
Action Threshold
Level - remove any birds from interior of buildings.
Target
Pest Bats
• Sealing
of cracks and holes to prevent entry into building.
Action Threshold
Level - 1 bat on interior of buildings or fresh
droppings sighted will set treatment measures in motion.
Integrated
Pest Management Policy
