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IPM for PA Schools - Manual
The PA IPM Program is a collaboration between the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and The Pennsylvania State University aimed at promoting Integrated Pest Management in both agricultural and non-agricultural settings.
As part of the PA IPM Program, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and The Pennsylvania State University Colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Education signed a memorandum of understanding to promote IPM implementation in schools. PA IPM drew on this partnership to develop this manual.
Revised 2007 Edition
In the six years since this manual was first published, legislation has been passed requiring each Pennsylvania school district, intermediate unit, and area vocational/technical school to develop an integrated pest management (IPM) plan (Act 35 of 2003), and to notify parents and guardians 72 hours prior to any pesticide applications and post warning signs 72 hours prior to and 48 hours after any pesticide applications in school buildings or on school grounds (Act 36 of 2002). Therefore, this edition has several important changes as well as some minor editorial revisions.
PDF Version
The PA IPM Program's School IPM Manual is available free as a PDF file. Direct links to pest information within the manual are listed below also.
To view or print these files you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader software. To download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader, follow the download directions on Adobe's web site.
To search for a keyword within the manual, click on the binoculars icon on the toolbar within Adobe Acrobat.
Ordering a hard copy
Others may obtain the manual from the Publications Distribution Center, Penn State University, 112 Agricultural Administration Bldg., University Park, PA 16802. The cost is $7.00 (includes shipping and handling). Call 1-877-345-0691(toll free) to order by phone. Order Form (PDF)
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IPM for Pennsylvania Schools: A How-To Manual
IPM for Pennsylvania Schools: A How-To Manual - Broken down into sections for easier downloading.
Part 1 (PDF)
Introduction to the new edition
Getting started with School IPM
School Integrated Pest Management Information for the School Administrator
A Model Integrated Pest Management Policy for Schools
School IPM Legislation
How to Develop an IPM Policy and Plan for Your School District
Sample IPM Plan
Contract Guide Specification or Request for Proposal (RFP) for IPM Programs in Pennsylvania Schools
Forms
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Technical Information for Pennsylvania Schools - Pests
Pests Found In and Around Schools
- IPM for Ants in Schools
- IPM for Clothes Moths and Carpet Beetles in Schools
- IPM for Cockroaches in Schools
- IPM for Fleas in Schools
- IPM for Flies and Mosquitos in Schools
- IPM for Head Lice in Schools
Pests Found In and Around Schools (cont'd.)
- IPM for Rodents in Schools
- IPM for School Lawns
- IPM for Silverfish, Firebrats, and Booklice in Schools
- IPM for Spiders and Ticks in Schools
- IPM for Trees and Shrubs on School Grounds
- IPM for Weeds on School Grounds
- IPM for Wood-Damaging Pests in Schools
- Inspection Checklist for Detecting Structural Decay and Pest Damage
- IPM for Yellowjackets and Hornets in Schools
Literature Citations and Additional References & Resources for School IPM
Supplemental Materials to Help Develop IPM Programs in Pennsylvania Schools
Universal Poison Control Number 1-800-222-1222