The problems associated with pest management and pesticide use in public facilities has been of particular concern to parents, students and staff in public schools. Methods of managing pests with very minimal inputs of pesticides have been well researched and are now ready for application in schools and other people sensitive sites. Through collabroations with scientists throughout the country and government agencies, an IPM Technical Resource Center at Purdue University has been established to assist schools and childcare facilities in developing pest management programs that will:
- Effectively control pests that may threaten children's health
- Utilize a variety of pest control methods including non-chemical strategies
- Minimizing the potential for pesticide exposure of children or other building occupants
We work with pest control professionals as well as schools and childcare programs to provide easy access to technical information, tools, materials, and training in Integrated Pest management for children's environments. (See the IPMIS site)
We also train those working in schools and other public venues to use IPM methods for managing pests. A correspondence courses is available to facilitate remote training of those desiring training in public areas.
Websites
IPM School Technical Resource Center
Welcome to the Midwest Technical Resource Center for IPM in schools and daycares. Our goal is to help you maintain safe and pest-free learning environments for children through improved pest management practice.Author: Timothy J. Gibb
Bed Bug IPM Technical Resources for Educators
This technical education web site provides tools such as power point presentations, cusomizable printable brochures/handouts, color photographs, specific question/answer write-ups, a 20 minute general video introduction as well as a series of small video (YouTube type) clips that address specific techniques or questions about bed bug management. It also features an interactive video game that is of particular interest to younger audiences.Author: Tim Gibb
Urban Entomology at Purdue
The Center for Urban and Industrial Pest Management was established in the Entomology Department at Purdue University to address the various needs of the pest control industry. As such, it provides additional training, educational resources, and research on pest biology, behavior, and management.Author: Gary Bennett
School IPM Publications
Staff
Dr. Tim Gibb
Office Phone: 494-4570Office Number: SMTH 105C
Email: gibb@purdue.edu
Biographical Information