ERIC ED450554: IPM: Integrated Pest Management Kit for Building Managers. How To Implement an Integrated Pest Management Program in Your Building(s).

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ED 450 554
Mitchell, Brad
AUTHOR
IPM: Integrated Pest Management Kit for Building Managers.
TITLE
How To Implement an Integrated Pest Management Program in
Your Building(s).
Massachusetts Dept. of Food and Agriculture, Boston.
INSTITUTION
Pesticide Bureau.
2001-00-00
PUB DATE
48p.; Written with input from the UMass Extension IPM
NOTE
Program, Department of Food and Agriculture Staff, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency Staff, and the New England
Pest Control Association.
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IDENTIFIERS
*Integrated Pest Management
ABSTRACT
This management kit introduces building managers to the
concept of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and provides the knowledge and
tools needed to implement an IPM program in their buildings. It discusses the
barriers to implementing an IPM program, why such a program should be used,
and the general guidelines for its implementation. Managerial and monitoring
reports for IPM program evaluation are provided along with guidance sheets
for IPM buildings and information on the role of building managers
responsible for pest control activities. Additional IPM guidance sheets are
provided for business management staff responsible for recycling activities,
waste disposal and disposal contracts, custodial services, landscape grounds
design and maintenance, renovation and construction projects, building repair
and repair contracts, food service managers, HVAC, electrical, plumbing,
roofing, office workers, teachers, students, and condominium and apartment
residents. The kit also contains sample evaluation and contact list forms
along with a list of IPM and pesticide resources.
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ntteri ,by Brad Mitchell with input from the''
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What Is IPM?
involves no more than periodic applications of peSticides. IPM is a corn-
T raditionalmethods of pest control usually
1 mon sense approach to pest management that uses a variety of method's to control pests: Chemical pesticides may be
preventing pest problems by controlling condi-
part of an IPM program.. However, considerable effort is also put towards
[ions which may attract and support pests. IPM has been used successfully for many years in agriculture, and is increas-
ingly being applied in non-agricultural settings.
sources.
In structural pest control (pest control in and around buildings), IPM focuses mainly on eliminating or reducing
and limiting pest access into and throughout buildings. Control-
: of food, water, and harborage that are Available to pests,
elements of a Structural IPM program.
measures such as sanitation, and building maintenance and mOdifiCations are strong
The success of such a program requires the collaborative efforts 'of everyone involved in the management and mainte-
othei- employees. Education and cooperation
nance of a building including service contractors, tenants, custodians, and
are necessary parts of-any IPM program.
Management
Contractors
Eliminate/
Custodians
Education/
Harborage.
Water
Reduce
Training
Tenants
Other Employees
Non Chemical'
Control
Measures
Prevention
Chemical_
What is this Kit?
T
his kit' is designed for thOse who are in charge Of managing buildings. It is intended to introduce building managers
to the concept of Integrated Pest anagement (IPM), and to provide thein with the knowledge and the tools needed
to impleinentan IPM' program in their buildings..
1. 'Why Use IPM?
2, Barriers to: IPM
3. How. to ImPlement an IPM Pr Ogram
4. Evaluating Program Progress
A-. Managei-,Reports
B. Pest Control Contractor
onitoring Reports/Recommendations
_
Activity Reports/Recommendations
'5: IPM Guidance Sheets
Pest Control Services
Recycling
Waste Disposal and Disposal Contracts
C
Custodial Services
Landscape and Grounds Design
Landscape and Grounds Maintenance
Renovation, and Construction Projects
Building Repair and Repair Contracts
I
Food Service Manager's
J
HVAC
K
Electrical
Plumbing
M
Roofing
N
Office Workers
0
Condominium and Apartment Residents
6. Sample Evaluation Forms
7. Contact List
8. IPM and Pesticide Resources
being done for pest control before an -IPM prograth was
Why Use IPM?
iniplemented: Most building managersreport substantial
the last two decades there has 'been an increased
reduction in.pesticide use With rpm.
concern and awareness about the use of chemicals, and
DuIng
their effects' on both , human :health and the environment:
LoWer,Costs
Pesticides, because they are toxic by definition; are often the
Changes in cost, like pesticide use reduction, will in large
part 'depend On What was being done for Pest control
focus of this concern.
before an :IPM program was implemented. In many
For building managers, one pesticide related issue whiCh cases, 1PM programs result idsimilar orlower costs thah '-
traditional pest control programs.' Some pest control
is gaining increasing attention isindoor air quality. While pes-
ticides are not the only factor associated with indoor air qual-. costs may 'rise initially when certain aspects of an -IPM
ity problems; they are often implicated, as a .contribtitingele:,,,
program are put into place (such as structural rnOdifiCa:
ment. Even, where Problenis with indoor air quality are not lions). Over time however, these posts usually balance:
out in terms of savings in pest'control,:Or other budgets.
apparent, pesticide use is increasingly becoming a contentious
Cultural contibls and structural modifications applied for
and ernotional.i&Sue with building occupants.:
pest control( putOoses often have Other benefits such as
As a result, building Managers _are being put under
Unproved work environments, reduced energy Costs, and
,
increasing pressure to address pesticide Concerns, and account reduced building' maintenance.
for pesticide use in their buildings. At the same time they coil.-
tinue to be responsible for controlling insects and 'rodents.
Better Public and OCCUpant Relations
1PM is a proactiiie method of controlling peiti which .
These pests may alSo pose health risks or damage buildings
and goods. Many involved in this issue; ranging from Peit
demonstrates that Building Management is envirOnnied--
tally conscious and is concerned' about the health of
are putting
Control contractors to environmental.
Integrated Pest Management (TM) forWard ashe Best means
building occupants.
of balancinitheneed.for pest control, with the concerns pes-
ticides may raise.
In most situations where IPM has been implemented;
both pe§tidide use and pest problems have decreased di-a
ere may' be barrier§ to implementing an TM program.
Barriers may include the following
.
Benefits of 1PM include:
Some building managers may perceive 1PM as expensive ,-
to implement. In some cases this may be true, especially
Better PeSt Control
if maintenance and pest problemS of the past ha* been
.
EffeetiVely applied, IPM programs have been shown to
'
ignored or dealt with improperly. Costs must also be mea-
.
provide better results and lait longer than traditional peSt
sured over a period of time While they may rise initially,
control.
overall costs will go down and stay down with 'an effec-
tive program;
A Safer and. Healthier Workplace
Both pests and pesticides pose health conCerns for build-
'In most buildings; pest cOntroliS often seen as the respori-.'
.
Mg occupants. Pests carry human pathogens and may
sibility of, oneindividual. However," factors which' con-.
produce potent human allergens. Building. occupants
tribute to peSt problems are often under:the control of
may be exposed td pesticides through the air, or direct
other individuals wh6rriai. not think, in terms of how their
contact with treated surfaces IPM is being recognized by
activities affect peSt poPulations. For instance plumber&
2
.
many experts as the best mean& to control pests effec-
electricians, and custodians all haie arole in managing--
tivelY, while using the least: amount of pesticide nixes-
pest problems. Training, cooperation, and coordination
sary. An increasing number of states municipalitieS and
are keys to a successful TM program.
schools: systems are Mandating that IPM programs be
implemented in their buildings.
Even when individuals are trained and informed of their
roles in an 1PM project, they still may not care or feel that
Since 1PM results in fewer pests- than traditional pest
it is their respon§ibility. EVeryone who has a role in 1PM
control; it usually results in less pesticide use. HoweVer,
must be' committed and held accountable.
whether 1PM will reduce the amount of pesticide used in
.
.
a building will in large part be determined by what was
TM is relatively newto decision-makers using conuner-
,
Control Supervisor; or report to a "Lead" Pest Control
cial and in-house pest control services. , These persons.
Supervisor within Building Management-.
into account
may not know what considerations to take
when issuing purchase orders; making budgets, and send-
The Pest Control Supervisor should receive a complete
ing out requestS for proposals (RFPs).
copy of this kit, and -may be responsible for implementing
Steps 2-6.
IPM reqiiires more skill and knowledge than traditional
.
pest control, so some pest control contractors may not be
STEP 2 - IPM Policy
up to the task of implementing IPM.
It is important for Building Management to develop an
Price is often used as 'the' sole criteria by which pest con-
IPM policy and present it to all affected parties. A brief, writ-
trol contracts 'are awarded. This often forces Contractors
ten policy announcement is recommended. The announce-
to do the "bare minimum" and ignore many aspeCts of
ment should be sent to all tenants, biiilding staff and contrac-
IPM. RFPs and contract proposals must contain lan-
tors and should contain the following irif'orrnation:
guage which addresSes specific elements of IPM.
through7
What IPM is. The basic definition-of IPM
IPM requires a degee, of participation from tenants and.
out thiS kit Can be used: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
others who use buildings. In the past, these persons may
is a common sense approach to pest management that uses a
have ,had a passive or nonexistent role in the pest man-
variety of methods to Control pests. Chemical pesticides may:
agement activities going on around them.
be part Of an IPM prograni. HoweVer; considefable effort is
also put towards preventing pest problems by controlling con-
Lack of education on IPM by. Building Management
ditions in buildings Which may attract and support pcsts., A
occupants contributes to, lack of public
Staff and
successful IPM program requires the collaborative efforts of
participation. This results in a little incentive to partici-
everyone involved inthe management and maintenance of a
pate in the IPM program.
building.
'
Why Building Management is dedicated to an IPM
How to Implement an IPM Program
approach to pest management. List the reasons why, an IPM
approach is being taken, such as -problems with air quality,
A successful IPM program will require a firm commitment
poor pest control, tenant concern about pesticide use, etc.
rlfrom a fairly large number of individuals. Soineone in' a
position of authority from Building Management will have to
Tell who will be involved. List the individuals you expect
Stand behind the program and make and enforce IPM-related
to cooperate and participate such as tenants, buildin man-
policies. An IPM program will only be as'strong as the com-
agement personnel, etc.
mitment of those involved..
Explain how the IPM program will be implemented.
The exact steps in implementing an IPM program will,
Give time frames. Describe your general plan including ele-
vary between buildings, depending on how the management
ments such as tenant and personnel education, contract provi-
organization is structured, management styles, etc. Below are
sions, responsibilities, etc.
general guidelines on how to proceed:
.
.
STEP 3:- Educate Building Management Staff
STEP 1 - Pest Control Supervisor
Building Management personnel responsible for various
The person in charge of Building Management should.
activities in the building (plumbing, custodial services, etc.).
designate a Pest Control Supervisor. This persOn will be
.
should be educated about 1PM, and what their roles are in the
overseeing all pest control operations and
responsible. for
1PM program. Supervisors should be able to:
related activities. The Pest Control Supervisor will serve as a
liaison to and between tenants, other Building Management
educate their staff on 1PM
personnel, pest control contractors and other contractors On all
develop ,IPM related, policies releVant to the particular
matters relating to pest control. The ultimate goal of this per-
activities
son is to insure that an IPM approach is followed.
establish contract provisions which are consistent with,
and support, IPM policies
In multi-building facilities, itmay be advisable to desig-
nate a person within each building to oversee pest control
IPM Guidance Sheets are provided' in this kit. They were
activities. This person can either act on their own as aTest
INTEGRATED
PEST
MANAGEMENT
year 1PM is iniplemented.:The goal of the reports is to
des igned.lto introduce Various building personnel to the
.
help the Pest Control Supervisor and Contractor asSess:
concept of 1PM 'and. describe their basic roles in an IPM
compliance with IPM, program .effectiveness, and to
program:. Guidance Sheets for Building Management;
:identify barriers to IPM. A sample Manager IPM Report
perionnelare broken down by actiVity(recycling; roof.' .
form is included in this kit:
In many cases, personnel
ing, custodial services, etc.).
will nave more than one responsibility, and may receive
- peit Control
Pest Control COntrador Reports
'two or more different Guidance Sheets.
.
Contractors ShoUld file the following reports to the Pest
rs
Control:Supervisor:
It may also be advisable to have pest control contractors
provide training for managers and staff of that building they
Action Plan; At the beginning of each'contract peri
are servicing. The advantage to building-specific training ses-
di, the .Pest Control COntractOr 'should provide the
sions is that the contractor-can then 'address partioular situa-
Pest Ccintrol:,SUpervisor' with an action plan for the
lions and problem's.
This report should include any recom-
building.
.
:mend'atioris on changes that Building Management'.
STEP 4 EducaleSuilding Occupants
tenants need tdmake.
staff
an IPM pro=
Tenants play, an extremely important role
ActivitkRePort,. Pest 'Control COntractorsi-shOuld
gram., If a large number of tenants'cdo not cooperate, 'many
provide 'the Pest Control Supervisor- with periodic
IPM efforts will beunsuccessful and benefits Winn lost.
-:
reporti of his or her activities
Activity reports
Should also contain further recommendaliOns,,and
This kit contains two, guidance sheets intended for build-
,
.
note where earlier rectimmendations have 'not been
ing occupants which outlines ways to avoid and preyentpest
implemented. A sample ACtivity Report Forth is
intended for residents of
probleMs. One guidance Sheet
included in this:kit Pest. Control Contractors may
apartments and' condominiUrris. other is 2 intended, for
have their ActivityRePort Forms which are, accept -,
olTice workers, students; and teachers. These Guidance Sheets
should be, :photocopied and made available to all tenant's:.
able:
,
STEP'5 7.PetermineCimtraci Proijisions
'Monitoring ReportS
If, your. pest Control contract
Calls for monitoring to be 'done, the Pest Control
SupervisOr should receive' CopieS of -;monitoring
1PM 'infOrrnatiOri -Pertinent to a variety of service con
:reports. 'Many Pest Control cOntrneinii have their
tracts. is contained Within:the 1PM Guidance Sheets. Anyone
,
involved in
writing contracts should consult. the Guidance
own monitoring repOrt forms:,
m,
-
Sheets, for appropriate provisions- to be included.'
It is the Pest Control SuperVisor's responsibility to,act as ,
In particular; the :IPM 'Guidance Sheet for Building
liaison between the ;Pest Control Contractor and Building ;
;
Management 'Staff in .Charge of Pest Control Services., and'
Managernent and tenants AllreCornmendations.niade by the
Contract's contains a number of recommendations on how, to
Pest Control Contractors must be- 'passed:On to at)prOpriate,
taildr-pest:control contracts to IPM: t
.building Managers ,and tenants, The Pest Control' Supervisor
`should also keep the -pest Control contractor infonned of
...Step 6.- Recoki keeping and Evaluating program Progress
When recommendations cariand cannot be acted on
'Recommendations from thepest control ContraCtor, and man-
The success of any 'IPM program will depend on the
ager reports should be compared in order to assess compliance
degree of participation from those involved: Compliance with
,
and identify problems.
1PM PraCtices and policies by 'Building Management person-
nel, contractors, and tenants should be monitored periodically:
Recorriniendations as to how'to assess compliance are aS;folt:
loWs:
Manager 1PM Reports - When an IPM program is 'first
A.
being impleinented, -thanagerS who ,receive .IPM
Ouidance;Sheats should file brief reports On their eifOrts
to implement IPM. Reports should be filed with the Pest
Control Supervisor' at least twice per year for the first
iA
Guidance Sheets
Pest Control Services
Recycling'
Waite Disposal and DispoSal Contracts
D
Custodial Services
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E
Landscape and Grounds Design .
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Landscape and Grounds Maintenance
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G
Renovation, and Construction"Projects .
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Building Repair and.Repair Contract§
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Food Service Managers .
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I-1VAC
Electrical
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Plumbing.
M
Roofing
N
Office Workers
Condominium and Apartment Residents
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