Safe Pest Management Practices for Schools

Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education is pleased to present Safe Pest Management Practices for Schools, a one-day training course scheduled for November 12, 2015 in New Brunswick, NJ. Learn how to take advantage of all the benefits of IPM in this one-day course!

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) uses a combination of safe, effective pest management techniques to eliminate insect or rodent infestations and prevent future problems. Here are just a few great reasons to use the IPM approach in schools:

• It’s a great money-saving strategy for schools with tight budgets. In the past, schools often paid for monthly applications, whether needed or not. IPM minimizes the use of expensive chemicals by combining a variety of other management techniques such as monitoring pest populations, sanitation, structural maintenance and physical, mechanical and biological controls.

• It’s safer for kids - and adults too! Young children are very sensitive to pesticide exposure because of their unique metabolisms and tendency to put things in their mouths. Teachers and parents may also suffer harmful effects. Implementing IPM reduces everyone’s potential contact with toxic chemicals.

• It’s good for your business. If you are a Certified Pesticide Applicator or Health Officer/Registered Environmental Health Specialist, understanding how to use the IPM approach can be your biggest selling point to potential clients and institutions.

• It’s the law. New Jersey’s 2002 School Integrated Pest Management Act requires schools to minimize their use of pesticides/rodenticides and to adopt an IPM policy consistent with guidelines issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.

Instructors:

Richard Kammerling, RK Chemical Systems (Faculty Coordinator)
Tim Boyle, NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Dr. George Hamilton, Rutgers University - Department of Entomology
John Nason, Rutgers University - University Sanitarian

Visit http://www.cpe.rutgers.edu/courses/current/ae0701ca.html for more course details, a list of approved credits, and to register. For more information, contact Joe Canzano at 848-932-7317 or canzano@njaes.rutgers.edu.