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Green Techniques For Controlling Pest Arkansas State University Integrated Pest Management 1

 Tends to ignore the reasons why a pest problem exists, but instead reacts to an infestation by temporarily treating the pest with chemicals.  Chemical applications are made, if pest are present or not.  Traditional pest control has usually meant regularly scheduled pesticide applications.  The public is becoming more concerned about the effects pesticides has on themselves and the environment. 2

 Covering exposed surfaces with pesticides may increase the risk of people contacting surface residues and inhaling contaminated airborne dust particles..  Pesticides do not solve the problems that cause pest infestations.  "Spray Jockey" is a pest control industry slang term describing a company, or individual operator, that is convinced that high-impact, high-pressure spray is the answer for all your pest problems.  A typical "Spray Jockey" is one who does not recognize the vast amounts of different types of treatments and industry approaches to pest problems, and just sprays everything in sight! 3

 “a pest management strategy that focuses on long -term prevention or suppression of pest problems through a combination of techniques such as monitoring for pest presence and establishing treatment threshold levels, using non-chemical practices to make the habitat less conducive to pest development, improving sanitation and employing mechanical and physical controls.  Pesticides that pose the least possible hazard and are effective in a manner that minimizes risk to people, property and the environment are used only after careful monitoring indicates they are needed to pre-establish guidelines and treatment thresholds. As stated in the Healthy Schools Act of 2000 (Assembly Bill 2260) Integrated Pest Management applies many different methods to prevent or manage pests. Inspection 1. Monitoring pest populations 2. Identifying pests 3. Determining threshold 4. Developing a plan 5. Implementing the plan 6. Continuing to monitor 7. 4

 What Is It?  Why Is It Here?  What To Do About It ASAP?  What To Do To Keep It Away?  IPM is based on the biology of pests  IPM helps target pests when they are most vulnerable  IPM helps keep pests from returning 5

 To reduce exposure and hazards to people, pets, and the environment from pesticide applications.  Reduced cost of pest control.  To prevent future pest problems, not just react after they occur. Start your IPM program by inspecting structures and surrounding areas to determine the types of pests that may be a problem. 6

The 3 things pests need for life: 1. food, water, and shelter Pest, Alive or Dead 2. Signs of pests, Damage, Sputem, 3. Droppings Ways that pests can enter the 4. property and structures, Used appliances, luggage, furniture, etc… 7

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 Cost 11billion dollars in damage annually.  Research shows termites do more damage to structures than Fires! According to research from sciencedaily.com 10

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Conditions that create an environment favorable for pest to exploit. 12

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prevents pests from entering. 1. Filling cracks and covering holes 2. Fencing and netting 3. Using window screens and screen doors 4. Keeping windows and doors closed 17

Weather-stripping doors 5. Inspecting items for pests before 6. bringing them onto the property Placing grates or screens on drains 7. and vents 18

8. Keep grass, weeds, and other plants from growing against buildings. 9. Don’t let trash, stacks of boards, or other materials where pests can hide accumulate. 10. Avoid outdoor lights that attract insects to your doorways. 11. Keep food in pest proof containers. 12. Create proper water drainage. 13. Remove animal waste. 14. Do not allow access to garbage. 15. Keep trash cans away from the house. 16. Knock down any spider webs. 19

1. Fill cracks where pests can enter or hide. 2. Keep food in pest-proof containers. 3. Rotate your stock of food so that the oldest food is eaten first. 4. Practice good sanitation by cleaning up and disposing of all food scraps after meals. 5. Sweep, mop, and/or clean with the vacuum often. 6. Eliminate clutter that may harbor pests. 7. Knock down any spider webs. 20

 Traps and glue boards can harm and even kill pets and beneficial wildlife.  Be careful to place these devices where people, especially children, and pets will not become entangled. 21

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 Pesticides may be used in IPM programs.  It is important to select the proper formulation and toxicant for the IPM goals.  Baits are a mixture of a pesticide and food or an attractant.  Baits often contain only minute amounts of pesticide. 23

 Baits are ideal for many IPM programs because they can be used in tamper resistant containers, or crack and crevice for target specific pests. It is important to identify the species when using baits, especially with ants because different species prefer different foods. 24

Yes -- sprays and dusts can often be applied to inaccessible areas where pests hide thereby lowering the chance of human contact.  All pesticides are potentially dangerous to some form of life.  You should be aware that pesticides also represent a potential risk to groundwater, the environment, wildlife and our health. 25

• Proper pesticide use involves a combination of knowledge, common sense and ability to follow label directions. • Use only the amount of pesticide needed for the job in accordance with the label. • Transport, store, and dispose of pesticides properly.  Monitor your progress (even after you apply lethal control measures)  Monitoring tells you what works and what doesn’t work  Glue boards and traps are useful for monitoring the type and abundance of many types of pests 26

 CAUTION is the signal word for category 3 pesticides. It means the product is slightly toxic to humans: it can be harmful when swallowed. One ounce to a pint of the undiluted product taken by mouth could kill an average sized adult. 27

 WARNING means the pesticide product is moderately toxic : as little as a teaspoon to a table spoon taken by mouth may be enough to kill an average adult.  “DO NOT MESS WITH THIS PRODUCT: IT WILL HURT AND COULD KILL YOU !!!”  It means that the pesticide is highly toxic, so toxic that a mere taste to a teaspoon taken by mouth will kill an average sized person. 28

 Concerns about health and the environment associated with chemicals, especially where children (family housing and daycares) are involved.  Looking for effective alternative methods to pest control.  Able to save Residence Life 11% on annual pest control cost even with our states 5% increase on Skilled Trade Labor.  Pest Control cost will continue to drop! 29

 Some had considered applying pesticides regularly as being proactive.  Costly and a Dangerous Liability  Finding and Correcting Points of Entry and Conducive Conditions  Educating Students, Staff, and Faculty about pest prevention.  This will naturally decrease your Customer Call-in Work Orders.  And all the while, making the campus a safer environment for students, employees and guest. Will You Make The Smart Choice? 30

 A cat born and raised in the wild, or who has been abandoned or lost and turned to wild ways in order to survive, is considered a free roaming or feral cat. 31

 Little to no contact with humans  Contact with humans started too late  Not socialized to humans  Females spend most of their time pregnant and starving  Fighting and disease spread is most commonly a result of male cats looking for mates  Often live in groups, called colonies  Take refuge wherever they can find food- rodents, other small animals, and garbage.  Seek out shelter such as drainage pipes, abandoned building, deserted cars, or even dig holes in the grounds and living in burrows. 32

 Are not fit for living indoors as pets  Can be socialized if kittens are under 8 weeks  Do Not Vocalize  Do Not Approach Humans  Nocturnal Typically  Appear Well Groomed  Do not eat until humans leave 33

 Simply put, its not easy.  Must endure weather extremes such as cold and snow, and heat and rain.  Starvation, infection, and attacks from other animals.  Almost half of the kittens born outdoors die from disease, exposure or parasites before their first year.  Strays  Approach People and Food  Vocalize  Appear Disheveled  Appear at all hours 34

 Stray cats will also often try to make a home near humans-in car garages, front porches or backyards.  Most are completely reliant on humans as a food source and are not yet able to cope with life on the streets . ????????????????? 35

 Cats are not going to go away  Results in continued breeding  Increased mortality  Continued nuisance behaviors  Public health and Animal welfare concerns  Higher financial cost 36