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Article: Integrated Pest Management Program Key in Schools; National Pest Management Association Urges Careful Pest Professional Selection.
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- Business Wire
- Article date:
- October 13, 2005
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FAIRFAX, Va. -- A recent news segment on Good Morning America pointed out the importance of integrated pest management (IPM) programs in schools, a position wholeheartedly supported by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).
IPM is an environmentally responsible system that is embraced by most pest professionals. It involves managing pests by eliminating their sources of food, water and shelter. Effective IPM requires a thorough understanding of pest biology and habits, and incorporates three steps: inspection, identification and treatment. When conducted by a trained and licensed pest professional, an IPM program can significantly reduce pest ...