1. Reducing Pests and Unnecessary Pesticides in Schools EPA’s School IPM Program Sherry Glick EPA’s Center of Expertise for School IPM Office of Pesticide Programs NEHA AEC June 2016; San Antonio, Texas

2. EPA Administrator’s Overarching Themes Making a Visible Difference in Communities Addressing Climate Change and Improving Air Quality Taking Action on Toxics and Chemical Safety Protecting Water: A Precious, Limited Resource Launching a New Era of State, Tribal and Local Partnerships Embracing EPA as a High Performing Organization Working Toward a Sustainable Future Gina McCarthy, EPA Administrator EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

3. What is IPM? IPM is a science-based approach to pest management that seeks to control pest problems proactively, avoiding the unnecessary use of and exposure to pesticides while achieving acceptable control of pests indoors and outdoors. IPM is a Smart, Sensible, and Sustainable approach to pest control. Smart because IPM creates a safer and healthier learning environment by managing pests and reducing children’s exposure to pests and pesticides. Sensible since practical strategies are used to reduce sources of food, water, and shelter for pests in school buildings and grounds. Sustainable because the emphasis is on prevention that makes it an economically advantageous approach.

4. EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM IPM vs. Calendar Based Pest Management IPM is a science-based approach to pest management that includes pest identification, monitoring, regular inspections, sanitation and the judicial use of pesticides when necessary. IPM requires an ongoing training and education for staff and students. Many schools are stuck on a “treadmill” of never-ending pesticide applications, without addressing the underlying issues that make schools attractive to pests. The treadmill refers to the monthly calendar spraying found by companies not practicing IPM. If we can make it so pests aren’t attracted in the first place, the need for pesticides in schools would be greatly reduced. Jim Jones, EPA Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Preventionpesticide

5. EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM Center of Expertise Headquarters Regions SIPM Grantees Influencing Organizations IPM Stakeholders Creating Demand and Promoting School IPM

6. CoE & School IPM Resources EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM EPA’s Center of Expertise for School IPM email: school.ipm@epa.gov; 844-EPA-SIPMschool.ipm@epa.gov School IPM Website https://www.epa.gov/managing-pests-schools Webinar Series School IPM Awards Program Health Case Publications Model School IPM Policy Grant Information Join Our List Serve

7. Meeting the Demand: Technical Expertise EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM Wendy Yang Robert Koethe 617-918-1535 Tara Glynn 732-906-6183 John Butler 215-814-2127 Patricia Livingston 404-526-9171 Seth Dibblee 312-886-5992 Kenneth McPherson 214-665-6754 Juliann Barta 206-553-1495 Clyde Wilson 303-312-6217 Fabiola Estrada 415-972-3493 Mark Lesher 913-551-7054 Center of Expertise Thomas Cook, 214-665-9731 Sherry Glick, 214-665-6713 Brad Miller, 214-665-6725 Marcia Anderson, 214-665-6679 Shanda Bennett, 214-665-8068

8. School IPM Roundtable Goals Principles document endorsing School IPM Agreement to convey to memberships along with EPA resources Participants 20 national organizations with influence in schools Date: May 25th EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

9. Roundtable Participants Allergy and Asthma Network American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology American Academy of Pediatrics American Academy of Sanitarians Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health Children’s Environmental Health Network IPM Institute of North America National Association of City and County Health Officials National Education Association National Environmental Health Association National Pest Management Association National School Boards Association National School Nurse Association National School Plant Management Association Public Health Foundation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency The American Association of School Administrators, Healthy Schools Network, and National Association of State School Nurse Consultants endorsed the principles but are unable to participate in the Roundtable. EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

10. “EPA’s goal is to have schools across the nation implement sustainable pest management practices to provide healthier learning environments for our students and teachers.” Jim Jones Assistant Administrator EPA Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

11. “IPM is a common-sense, sustainable approach. Rather than relying on quick-fixes that simply suppress pests, IPM poses the question, ‘Why are these particular pests a problem at this point in time in this particular environment?’ This approach provides more sustainable results.” Dawn Gouge, PhD Associate Professor and Associate Specialist - Urban Entomology University of Arizona EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

12. “An IPM program…has enabled us to utilize all available pest management strategies to prevent damaging pests outbreaks while reducing risks to human health and the environment. The outcome has been an increase in student attendance and academic achievement.” Raul Rivas Director of Facilities and Security Metropolitan School District of Pike Township (Indiana) EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

13. Thomas Green, PhD President IPM Institute of North America “As a parent, you want your child to be educated in a safe, nurturing environment that’s free of pests and allergens. Talk with your school administration about their pest management policy and whether it’s IPM-based.” EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

14. National Association of County and City Health Officials www.naccho.org “We help local health departments increase their capacity to address emerging issues relating to vector control and Integrated Pest Management." EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

15. “Local health departments play a significant role in communities and are a natural fit in building support networks for school IPM programs. Through building a support network around school IPM, we can create sustainable programs that benefit the children, schools, and community as a whole.” Christl Tate Project Coordinator, Research & Development National Environmental Health Association EPA's Center of Expertise for School IPM

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