Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Why Should You Take This Integrated Pest Management Course?

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a different approach than traditional pest control. It emphasizes eliminating nesting places, as well as sources of food and water for the pests, and it excludes the pests from the home. It uses the safest pesticide in the safest manner only when necessary. 

Studies by Purdue University and Virginia Tech show that it is more effective and, once pests are under control, cost effective (see the Cost Comparisons Case Study). Programs at Boston Housing Authority, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority, and in Salinas, California highlight the promise of IPM. The National Center for Healthy Housing has developed tools and resources to help property managers, staff, residents, and pest management professionals implement an integrated pest management program. Funding from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Pesticide Program and Battelle made this work possible. The ongoing support and guidance from HUD and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Environmental Health were essential.

The Following Topics Will Be Covered:

• Acceptable pest levels
• Preventive cultural practices
• Monitoring
• Mechanical controls
• Biological controls
• Responsible use