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As a parent, how do I get IPM implemented in my child's school? - Brief IPM background and how it's used in different setttings, from the NY State IPM Program.
The ABC's of Healthy Schools (PDF file) - Fact sheet from CHEJ on creating a healthy school environment, good info for concerned parents or teachers.
Center for Health, Environment, and Justice (CHEJ) - Virginia-based organization that informs residents on clean and healthy environment rights. They have four campaigns including Be Safe, Child Proofing Our Communities, Green Flags Schools, and Alliance for Safe Alternatives.
Children's Health Environmental Coalition - Non-profit organization offering information and resources on environmental health risks to children from exposure to toxic substances in the home & school
Childproofing Our Communities - Great information on health risks in the school environment, from CHEJ
Cornell Brochures:
Is There a Mouse in Your House? IPM for House Mice
Found a Cockroach? Saw a Gazillion? Don't Panic (PDF file)
IPM for Homes (PDF file)
What's All the Buzz About Mosquitoes? (PDF file)
EPA's "Read the Label First" Campaign
Green Flags Schools - Program for students, teachers, and parents to work together to make the school environment healthier by implementing IPM, from Center for Health, Environment, and Justice
"Help Yourself to a Healthy Home": Protect Your Children's Health" - A 24-page booklet designed to help parents and care givers identify and address environmental health risks around their homes.
National PTA Leader's Guide to Environmental Issues - Pesticide information with a statement supporting use of IPM to reduce pesticide use in home and schools from the National Parent-Teacher Association.
National School IPM Web Site - Information for teachers, parents, administrators on the use of IPM in schools to reduce pesticides.
A Parent's Guide to Safer Pest Management in Schools (PDF file) - Description of IPM, how to introduce IPM to school administrators, legislation, cost concerns, fact sheet from the Safer Pest Control Project in Illinois.
Resource Guide on School Exposures - Information sources on children's environmental health includes links to scientific research, reports, and organizations concerning children's pesticide exposure in schools.
Safe Use of Pesticides Around the Home (PDF) - Agrichemical Fact Sheet from PSU
What is IPM? (PDF) - Definition and description of IPM in nine different languages! From UMass Extension.
PSU Entomology Science Education
Bug Camp for Kids
The Great Insect Fair
Advanced Bug Camp for Kids
Teaching with Insects
IPM in the Classroom
Resources for Educators
Frost Entomological Museum