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PESTICIDES AND INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT FOR SCHOOLS NCEF's resource list of links, books, and journal articles on the use of pesticides, integrated pest management guidelines, specifications, training, implementation and management in school buildings and grounds. 
Physical School Environment.
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/shpps/2006/factsheets/pdf (Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA , 2007)
Presents facility-related information from The Centers for Disease Control's 2006 School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS). Text, graphs, and tables illustrate percentages of states, districts, and individual schools setting requirements for indoor air quality, pest management, drinking water, hazardous materials handling, foodservice facilities, and cleaning procedures. 2p.
A Worm in the Teacher's Apple.
Lame, Marc (AuthorHouse, Bloomington, IN , 2006)
Illustrates the national problem of pesticide dependence, and outlines proven and cost effective alternatives to the "exterminator" approach to pest control. Also described are the actions of risk takers in the school and regulatory community, the actions of the pest control industry, and the inaction of many who are charged with protecting children from pests and pesticides. Stories of insects, rodents, and poisons in the school system alert concerned parents, teachers, administrators, and even pest management professionals to the problem of ineffective and harmful pest control. 239p.
ISBN-1-4208-3935-7 TO ORDER: 1663 Liberty Drive, Suite 200, Bloomington, IN 47403; Tel: 800-839-8640 http://www.authorhouse.com
Integrated Pest Management Contract Specifications.
http://education.umkc.edu/Safe-School/documents (University of Missouri, Missouri Center for Safe Schools, Kansas City , Aug 11, 2005)
Offers a sample contract for a school district's engaging of pest management professionals under an integrated pest management (IPM) program. 7p.
Integrated Pest Management Procedures.
http://education.umkc.edu/Safe-School/documents/ipmprocedures.pdf (University of Missouri, Missouri Center for Safe Schools, Kansas City , May 25, 2005)
Outlines the components and personnel responsibilities of a school integrated pest management (IPM), gives guidance on applying pesticides and selecting pest management professionals, and provides a number of forms for the management of an IPM program. 15p.
A Bill to Be Entitled: An Act to Enact the Schoolchildren's Health Act of 2006.
http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2005/Bills/House/pdf/H1502v3.pdf (General Assembly of North Carolina, Raleigh , Apr 21, 2005)
This North Carolina legislation establishes guidelines for reducing exposures to pesticides, diesel fumes, mold & mildew, arsenic treated wood, and elemental mercury in the state s schools. Specifically, the legislation directs schools to do the following: 1) Adopt a recommended model Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program in order to reduce pesticide exposures. 2) Notify parents and school staff when high-hazard pesticides are to be used on school property. 3) Exempt certain low-hazard pesticide products (such as baits) from notification requirements. 4) Prohibit new uses of arsenic-treated wood on playgrounds or other areas where children are at risk of exposure. 5) Seal existing arsenic-treated wood on playgrounds and/or develop a timeline for its removal from public school property. 6) Ban the use of elemental mercury in classrooms. 7)nEstablish a school bus exhaust and no idling policy to reduce exposure to diesel fumes. 8)Follow guidelines for mold and mildew prevention when building new school facilities. The bill also directs the State Board of Education to adopt guidelines to assist schools in accomplishing each of these goals. 3p.
IPM Standards for Schools: Tactics and Resources for Reducing Pest and Pesticide Risks in Schools and Other Sensitive Environments.
http://www.ipminstitute.org/pdf/ISS%20V3.2%20073004.pdf (IPM Institute of North America, Madison, WI , 2004)
Presents integrated pest management (IPM) practice standards for educational facilities to help schools become certified in providing effective and safe pest control. The guide is divided into two parts with three similar modules each, with Part 1 covering school buildings, and Part 2 school grounds. The first module in each part addresses building the IPM foundation to meet all legal requirements, identify necessary resources, create an IPM policy, set up documentation, establish community communications, and end routine pesticide applications. The second module guides schools in establishing roles and training key players; identifying priorities and creating a pest management plan; and limiting pest control actions to effective, reduced-risk options. The third module addresses issues of administration, policy, and pest-specific control practices for certification. The third module of Part 2 also covers turf issues. Not all practices are required for certification, so an IPM scoring system is included for both buildings and grounds to be used to verify certification. Appendices contain a list of reduced- risk and least-risk pest control definitions, a glossary, and additional resources for implementing IPM in schools. 165p.
Environmental Health & Safety Issues in Massachusetts' Schools.
http://www.mass.gov/dph/beha/iaq/schools/schools.htm (Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Dept. of Public Health, Bureau of Environmental Health Assessment, Boston , Feb 2004)
Assists school systems in identifying and remedying indoor environment health and safety problems. Chapter 1 contains a checklist for schools to use to identify important environmental health and safety issues that may be present in a school building. By maintaining the checklist for each issue, school personnel will be able to determine if there are any specific areas that may warrant attention. Chapter 2 contains references that provide specific regulations for each issue and any industry standards/guidelines that are available. This section also provides a quick resource guide for additional assistance. Chapter 3 provides a list of resources for further guidance. 24p.
Healthy Schools Council Checklist Concerning Environmental Health and Safety in Schools.
http://www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dph/environmental/iaq/schools_checklist.pdf (Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health, Healthy Schools Council, Boston , Sep 2003)
Offers a checklist to identify and monitor important environmental health and safety issues that may be present in a given school building. The issues are organized under categories for renovations in buildings, HVAC, building envelope issues, chemical management, drinking water, asbestos management plans, integrated pest management, underground storage tanks, septic systems/sanitary sewers, and miscellaneous maintenance/custodial issues. 14p.
Safer Schools: Achieving a Healthy Learning Environment through Integrated Pest Management.
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/schools/publications/ (School Pesticide Reform Coalition; Beyond Pesticides, Washington, D.C. , Apr 17, 2003)
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a program of prevention, monitoring, and control that offers the opportunity to eliminate or drastically reduce hazardous pesticide use. IPM is intended to establish a program that uses cultural, mechanical, biological, and other non-toxic practices, and only introduces least-hazardous chemicals as a last resort, if at all. This publication is intended to inform school community members and activists, policy decision makers, and pest management practitioners, all of whom play critical roles in getting schools to implement effective IPM programs. The report provides comprehensive details of IPM programs by: (1) explaining what an IPM program is and why it is necessary; (2) highlighting 27 school districts and individual school IPM policies and programs; and (3) outlining the basic steps to getting a school IPM program adopted.
60p.
Building Blocks for School IPM: A Least-Toxic Pest Management Manual.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery Crouse, Becky, Ed.; Owens, Kagan, Ed. (Beyond Pesticides, Washington, DC , Apr 2002)
This publication is a compilation of original and republished materials from numerous individuals and organizations working on pesticide reform and integrated pest management (IPM)--using alternatives to prevailing chemical-intensive practices. The manual provides comprehensive information on implementing school IPM, including a practical guide to identifying, preventing, and controlling common school pest problems. It is designed for individuals who are responsible for school pest management. It includes information on why schools should adopt IPM programs, how to develop and implement a program, pest management strategies for structural pests, school IPM experts, a model policy and contract, a non- and least-toxic product guide, and fact sheets on the toxicity of commonly used pesticides in schools. 287p.
ERIC NO: ED472744 ;
Fact Sheets on Pesticides in Schools.
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/schools/publications/ (National Coalition against the Misuse of Pesticides, Washington, DC. , 2002)
This document consists of a collection of fact sheets about the use of pesticides in schools and how to reduce it. The sheets are: (1) "Alternatives to Using Pesticides in Schools: What Is Integrated Pest Management?"; (2) "Health Effects of 48 Commonly Used Pesticides in Schools"; (3) "The Schooling of State Pesticide Laws--2002 Update: A Review of State Pesticide Laws Regarding Schools" (Kagan Owens and Jay Feldman); (4) "Ten Myths behind Pesticide-Dependent Pest Management in Schools"; and (5) "Schools Save Money with Integrated Pest Management." 15p.
Schools Save Money with Integrated Pest Management.
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/schools/publications/ (Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides, Washington, DC, 2002)
Fact sheet on how an IPM program can decrease the amount of money a school will spend on pest control in the long run. Includes examples of IPM as an economical approach to pest management. 2p.
Learning Curve: Charting Progress on Pesticide Use and the Healthy Schools Act.
http://web.archive.org/web/20070203162217 McKendry, Corina (Californians for Pesticide Reform, San Francisco, CA , 2002)
This progress report investigated two key questions regarding the Healthy Schools Act and pesticide use in California's schools. First, has the act reduced overall pesticide use in California's largest school districts? Second, having had a year to come into compliance, are surveyed districts meeting their responsibilities? Based on a survey of school districts, the report concludes that highly toxic pesticides are still common in California schools, that some changes in pest management practices are occurring, that there is inconsistent compliance with the act, and that school districts should adopt strong integrated pest management policies. (Appendices include pesticides and active ingredients used by district, hazards of pesticide active ingredients used, toxicity categories, and resources for further action.) 40p.
Are Schools Making the Grade? School Districts Nationwide Adopt Safer Pest Management Policies.
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/schools/publications/SD%20study_2003.pdf Piper, Cortney; Owens, Kagan (Beyond Pesticides, Washington, DC , 2002)
This report documents school districts that have adopted safer pest management policies, such as integrated pest management (IPM), in response to state requirements or as a voluntary measure that exceeds state law. It also documents the state of local school pest management policies and illustrates the opportunities that exist for better protection of children from pesticides in localities throughout the country. Includes a table listing school districts covered by state laws or voluntary policies. 10p.
Integrated Pest Management in Schools: Contracting Guidelines for IPM Services in Maryland Public Schools.
http://schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu/Florida/MD_Contract_Guide.pdf Mertz, Tawna; Shrewsbury, Paula; Raupp, Michael; Crow, Ed (Maryland Dept. of Agriculture, Annapolis , Aug 2001)
Provides guidelines for school personnel involved with developing and awarding Integrated Pest Management (IPM) contracts for school facilities, including structures and landscapes. This information can be used by school districts to develop an IPM program for either in-house pest control programs or contracted services. Details on the main components needed in an IPM contract and the reasons why they are important to the overall contract are included, as well as definitions, sample language, examples of forms, and reference documents. 110p.
School Pesticide Provision to H.R. 1: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry of the Committee on Agriculture.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery (U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Agriculture , Jul 2001)
This document is comprised of statements and materials submitted to a July 18, 2001 hearing on the school pesticide provision included in a Senate amendment to House Resolution 1 (H.R. 1), the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Included are statements from expert witnesses: executive director of the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides, president of the National Association of Agriculture Educators, representatives of the National School Boards Association and the National Association of School Administrators, president of the American Crop Protection Association, and a senior entomologist representing the American Mosquito Control Association. 103p.
ERIC NO: ED463635;
Bug Off: A Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Granville Schools.
http://www.denison.edu/enviro/capstone/2001.pdf (Denison University, Granville, OH , Spring 2001)
Describes options for the Granville schools when dealing with pests. The guide can be used to incorporate Integrated Pest Management philosophy into the school systems. The first section provides the environmental context for an interest in pesticide reduction, focusing on the risk pesticides pose to children's health. The next section assesses the current conditions at Granville schools (frequently encountered pest problems, methods used to combat them, and inspection of schools for possible behaviors and structural conditions leading to the problems). The next section suggests ways that IPM can be used not just as a pest management tool, but also as an educational supplement. It discusses how IPM can be used in the classroom as a resource for learning. It goes on to provide a guide to IPM methods of pest management. It is tailored to address the specific pests of concern in the Granville schools. The final section proposes a policy statement for the Granville schools regarding pest management, and it provides a list of complementary sources of additional information for maintenance staff, teachers, parents, and students. 51p.
The Ohio Schools Pest Management Survey: A Final Report.
http://www.denison.edu/enviro/capstone/2001.pdf (Denison University, Granville, OH , Spring 2001)
In 2001, the Environmental Studies Senior Capstone Seminar class at Denison University helped the state of Ohio work to prevent harmful pesticide use in schools. In cooperation with Ohio State University's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Schools Program, Denison conducted a statewide survey of school districts to determine current pest management strategies. Results indicated that the per pupil expenditure on pest management ranged from $0.08-$22.73. Most districts spent less than $3 per student per year. Most schools sprayed pesticides at least monthly, relied on the advice of professionals, and provided few warnings when pesticides were applied. Schools were relatively careless about the times they applied pesticides. Few schools used preventive measures for pest control. Some very toxic chemicals were used for nuisance pests. Only about half of the respondents felt their pest management efforts were effective, despite intense use of pesticides and involvement of professionals. Satisfaction with pest control methods was higher among schools utilizing elements of IPM. The survey and survey responses are appended. 52p.
Poisoned Schools: Invisible Threats, Visible Actions. A Report of the Child Proofing Our Communities: Poisoned School Campaign.
http://www.childproofing.org/poisonedschoolsmain.html Gibbs, Lois (Center for Health, Environment and Justice, Child Proofing Our Communities Campaign, Falls Church, VA , Mar 2001)
This report embodies the findings of several studies, which conclude that America's schools have fallen into disrepair and sometimes present students and teachers with an unhealthy, unsafe, or even harmful educational environment. The researchers say that no guidelines are in place to help school districts select safe school sites. School sites are regularly sprayed with pesticides, and these chemicals are thought to be partly responsible for a whole generation of children who are increasingly hyperactive, slow to learn, and disruptive in school. The report offers specific recommendations to protect children from chemical contamination in air and soil surrounding schools and from exposure to toxic pesticides in schools and on school grounds. The report presents recommendations for school site selection and for developing integrated pest management programs. The report lists resources for additional information, and its appendices provide samples of school siting and pest management surveys. 80p.
TO ORDER:
Center for Health, Environment, and Justice, P.O. Box 6806, Falls Church, VA 22040; Tel: 703-237-2249
Model Least-Toxic IPM Policy.
http://www.watoxics.org/files/hs-ipm-policy/view (Washington Toxics Coalition, Seattle, WA, Feb 2001)
Policy for minimizing the use of pesticides in schools. Delineates pesticide use and selection, notification and timing, recordkeeping, progress review, right to appeal, and identification and notification of sensitive individuals.
School IPM Model Contract.
http://schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu/doc/model_contract.htm (University of Florida, School IPM Program, 2001)
This document was designed to be used by officials working in schools, such as purchasing agents, who are
responsible for procuring pest management services. The "model" contract provides a minimum standard of IPM techniques which, if followed, should provide quality
pest management while minimizing risk.
Ten Myths Behind Pesticide-Dependent Pest Management in Schools.
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/schools/publications/Ten_Myths.pdf (Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides, Washington, DC, 2001)
This fact sheet helps provide a better understanding of toxic pesticide use around schools. Its purpose it to debunk opponents to school integrated pest management, pesticide bans and notification programs. 4p.
Ten Steps for Reducing Pesticide Use in Schools.
http://web.archive.org/web/20070422112103 (Pesticide Watch Education Fund, San Francisco, CA , 2001)
This guide provides ten steps to take to eliminate the use of hazardous pesticides in a school. Steps include conducting research, building core support, developing a strategic plan of action, taking the proposal to the school board, forming an IPM committee, publicizing the results, and monitoring the implementation. 9p.
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Pesticide Watch Education Fund, 450 Geary Street, Suite 500, San Francisco 94102; Tel: 415/292-1486
Healthy Schools Campaign Pesticide Action Kit.
Arguello, Martha; Campbell, Kelly; Kegley, Susan; Ille, Teri; Porter, Catherine; Undem, Melanie (Californians for Pesticide Reform, California Healthy Schools Campaign, San Francisco, CA , 2001)
This English/Spanish informational kit contains resource materials that school administrators and parents can use to take full advantage of the Healthy Schools Act of 2000 and help them eliminate hazardous pesticide use around their schools. The kit looks at how to organize community interest in least-toxic Integrated Pest Management policy, and it presents resources on the toxicity and health impacts of pesticides applied in schools. The kit's informational sheets are entitled as follows: "What is the Healthy Schools Act?;" "Ten Steps to a Healthy School;" "Notification: Your Right to Know;" "Kids at Risk: Pesticides & Children's Health;" "What Are the Alternatives;" "Hazards of Common Pesticides;" and "Pesticide Information Online." A sample school policy and a resource list are included. 20p.
TO ORDER:
Californians for Pesticide Reform, 49 Powell Street, Suite 530, San Francisco, CA 94102. Tel: 1-415-981-3939.http://www.calhealthyschools.org
IPM for Pennsylvania Schools. A How-To Manual.
http://paipm.cas.psu.edu/schoolmn/contents.htm Martz, Eston, Ed. (Pennsylvania IPM Program , 2001)
This manual presents practical advice on planning and adopting an integrated pest management (IPM) program for Pennsylvania educational facilities. The manual covers how to implement a school IPM, school IPM operational information for the school administrator, and technical information for Pennsylvania schools concerning various pests found in and around schools and their prevention and control. A list of literature resources cited in the manual is provided as are lists of additional references and resources and supplemental materials to help develop IPM programs in Pennsylvania schools. 112p.
TO ORDER:
Publications Distribution Center, Penn State University, 112 Agricultural Administration Bldg., University Park, PA; Toll free: 877-345-0691
Integrated Pest Management and Notification Handbook.[Illinois]
http://www.isbe.net/construction/pdf/IPM.pdf (Illinois State Board of Education, School Construction and Facility Services; Safer Pest Control Project, Chicago, IL , Sep 2000)
Includes a summary of state laws requiring IPM and notification; definition of integrated pest management; IPM policy; IPM participants; practicing IPM; pesticide application notification; guidelines for pest tolerance levels; and school IPM resources and contacts. 38p.
Chlorpyrifos Revised Risk Assessment and Agreement with Registrants
http://web.archive.org/web/20060427155212 (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, Jun 2000)
Questions and answers providing summary information about chlorpyrifos and
measures to improve public protection. On June 8, 2000, EPA released a revised risk assessment and announced an agreement with registrants to phase
out/eliminate certain uses of the organophosphate pesticide chlorpyrifos. These actions are in accordance with the
organophosphate pilot public participation process. EPA is soliciting public comments on further risk management options
for this widely used pesticide. 13
Unthinkable Risk: How Children Are Exposed and Harmed When Pesticides Are Used at School.
http://www.pesticide.org/UnthinkableRisk.html Riley, Becky (Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides, Eugene, OR , Apr 2000)
This report examines the extensive presence of pesticide contamination in the environment and its impact on children. Chapters 1 and 2 review evidence that when pesticides are used indoors or out in other comparable settings, unavoidable contamination occurs, even when products are used according to label directions. Chapter 3 discusses that people can be exposed to pesticides by breathing vapors or dusts, absorbing residues through their skin or eyes, or ingesting residues, granules or baits through hand-to-mouth contact. Chapter 4 documents actual school pesticide exposure incidents and presents the symptoms experienced. Chapter 5 presents recommendations for parents, schools, states, and the federal government. 50p.
ERIC NO: ED441328 ; TO ORDER: Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides, P.O. Box 1393, Eugene, OR 97440-1393; Tel: 541-344-5044.
Unintended Casualties: Five Children Whose Lives Were Profoundly Affected by Pesticide Exposures at School.
http://www.pesticide.org/UnthinkableRisk.html Storey, Michael; Schultz, Emily; Matelko, Matthew; Garavito, Chrissy; Eash, Michael (Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides, Eugene, OR , Apr 2000)
This packet contains five stories of children whose health and lives were affected in profound and permanent ways by pesticide exposure. In two of the cases, parents and doctors consulted by the family believe that pesticide exposure caused or contributed to the children's death.
6p.
Health Effects of 48 Commonly Used Pesticides in Schools.
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/schools/publications/ (Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides, Washington, DC, 2000)
Chart summarizes 48 commonly used pesticides in schools and their effect on health. 2p.
Integrated Pest Management Kit for Building Managers: How To Implement an Integrated Pest Management Program in Your Building(s).
http://www.state.ma.us/dfa/pesticides/publications/ Mitchell, Brad (Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture, Pesticide Bureau, Boston , 2000)
This management kit introduces building managers to 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. The kit also contains sample evaluation and contact list forms along with a list of IPM and pesticide resources. 52p.
Report NO: 141
"P" is for Poison: Update on Pesticide Use in California Schools.
http://calpirg.org/ Olle, Teresa M. (Californians for Pesticide Reform, San Francisco, CA; California Public Interest Research Group Charitable Trust, San Francisco, CA , 2000)
A survey of school pesticide use finds that California school children face possible exposure to particularly hazardous pesticides that can cause cancer, reproductive or developmental effects, endocrine disruption, acute sytemic or nervous system damage. This discusses the problem with children and pesticides, the use of highly toxic pesticides in California, IPM programs,current California laws, and recommendations. 32p.
The Schooling of State Pesticide Laws 2000. A Review of State Pesticide Laws Regarding Schools.
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/schools/publications/ Owens, Kagan; Feldman, Jay (National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides, Washington, DC , 2000)
This report reviews state actions concerning pesticide use around schools, including the federal role in school pesticide use, and presents a list of each state's regulations regarding protecting children from pesticide exposure in schools. A case for protecting children is detailed. The report discusses some of the actions states have taken to enhance pesticide protection efforts, such as the creation of restricted spray (buffer) zones around school property, posting notification signs when pesticides are being used, requiring written notification prior to using pesticides, and statutes limiting pesticide use. Also explored is the use of integrated pest management to reduce the need for the unnecessary application of synthetic, volatile, pesticides in schools. 8p.
Pesticides: Use, Effects, and Alternatives to Pesticides in Schools. Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate
http://www.gao.gov/archive/2000/rc00017.pdf (General Accounting Office, Washington, DC , Nov 1999)
This report addresses the following questions: 1) what federal requirements govern the use of pesticides in schools? 2) what information exists on the use of pesticides in schools? 3) what data exist on the incidences of short and long term illnesses linked to exposure to pesticides in schools? 4) are the EPA and the states taking actions, where appropriate, to reduce the use of pesticides in schools, and if so, what are the results of these efforts? 18p.
Report NO: GAO/RCED-00-17TO ORDER: U.S. General Accounting Office, P.O. Box 37050, Washington, DC 20013; Tel: 202-512-6000
Wisconsin's School Integrated Pest Management Manual.
http://web.archive.org/web/20060405060835/ Stier, John C.; Delahaut, Karen; Pellitteri, Phil; Becker, Brian (Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection , Mar 1999)
This manual helps schools start an Integrated Pest Management program. It
describes the essential elements of integrated pest management, contains information on establishing an IPM
policy at your school, and contains suggestions on how to deal with common school pest problems.
144p.
A Practical Guide to Management of Common Pests in Schools.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery/ (Illinois State Dept. of Public Health, Springfield, IL , 1999)
This 3-part manual is designed to assist Illinois school officials understand the principles of Integrated Pest Management and aid them in implementing those principles into a comprehensive pest control program in their facilities. Part 1 explains what an IPM program is, its disadvantages and advantages, and costs. Part 2 examines priority setting in the steps for building an IPM program in schools. Part 3 offers tips for using an IPM program effectively against such pests as cockroaches, pantry pests, ants, spiders, wasps, termite, mice, and head lice. Appendices provide a pictorial key to some common adult cockroaches and information on distinguishing between termite and ant swarmers.
ERIC NO: ED437817;
Children, Learning, and Poisons Don't Mix: Kick the Pesticide Habit.
(Healthy Schools Network, Inc., Albany, NY , 1999)
This brochure examines basic information about pesticides and their use in and around schools, how children are exposed to pesticides and their health effects, and how a school can kick the habit of using pesticides. A special issues section covers the chemicals that should not be part of a school pest control effort, the restricted use of disinfectants, whether or not chemicals should be used to control head lice, issues involving active vs. inert ingredients in pesticides, and a cautionary note on pesticide product labeling. Final sections address the New York State laws concerning pesticides and provide a list of resources for more information and technical assistance. 8p.
ERIC NO: ED447680 ; TO ORDER: Healthy Schools Network, Inc., 773 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12208; Tel: 518-462-0632. http://www.healthyschools.org/
Integrated Pest Management Program Contract Guide Specification- 1999 Revision.
http://schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu/Florida/contract.pdf (General Services Administration, Washington, DC , 1999)
Offers sample contract language for use in developing an integrated pest management program. 8p.
Chemicals in Classrooms. Pesticides and Maintenance Chemicals in Vermont Schools.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery Sterling, Peter; Browning, Brigid (Vermont Public Interest Research Group, Montpelier , 1999)
This report is the second in a series of studies on the serious threat toxic chemical use may pose to the health of Vermont's children, teachers, and school staff. Of the sources of toxic chemical exposure, pesticides and maintenance chemicals potentially pose the most serious threat. Parts 1 and 2 of this report outline the health effects of exposure to toxic pesticides and maintenance chemicals. Part 3 discusses the numerous short- and long-term impacts these chemicals may have on a child's physiological development. Part 4 presents the results of a School Pesticide & Maintenance Chemical Use Questionnaire. Part 5 offers some possible solutions concerned parents, teachers, children, and school officials may take to remove these chemicals from the classrooms. (Appendices contain recommendations by the New York Board of Regents, and resources for further information.) 19p.
ERIC NO: ED472773;
IPM Workbook for New York State Schools.
http://nysipm.cornell.edu/publications/school_wkbk/schoolwkbk.pdf Stauffer, Steve; Ferrentino, Rod; Koplinka-Loehr, Carrie; Sharpe, Katey (Cooperative Extension Community IPM Program, Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY , Aug 1998)
Guidelines are provided to improve an educational facility's Integrated Pesticide Management (IPM) program. The manual's first chapter discusses what an IPM is and why it should be implemented. The second chapter provides the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation program contacts and regulations concerning pesticide programs. The third chapter examines the administration of a school IPM program, including the development of an official school IPM policy, a model policy statement, and details of IMP bids and contracts. The fourth and fifth chapters provide the elements of an IPM approach to school buildings and their athletic fields and grounds. The manual's final chapter discusses safety precautions and personal protection for the applicator and worker. Also included are a glossary of terms and lists of resources for additional information. 156p.
Greening the Ivory Tower.
Creighton, Sarah (The MIT PRess, Cambridge, MA , 1998)
Relates actions taken by various higher education institutions that reduce the environmental impact of decisions and activities. Based on the experiences of Tufts CLEAN! program, each action is simple enough that any university community can expect to be able to accomplish it. The book begins with an overview of university functions, principles of environmental protection and change, and data gathering. It then proceeds to address activities in the areas of buildings and grounds, purchasing, dining services, academic and office activities, laboratories, and student activities. Includes 117 references. 337p.
ISBN-0-262-53151-8 TO ORDER: 55 Hayward Street, Cambridge, MA 02142-1493; Tel: 401-658-4226, Toll-free: 800-405-1619 http://mitpress.mit.edu
Failing Health: Pesticide Use in California Schools.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery/ Kaplan, Jonathan; Marquardt, Sandra; Barber, Wendy (CALPIRG Charitable Trust, San Francisco, CA , 1998)
This report presents a statewide assessment of pesticides used in California's school system. Of the 46 school districts responding to the statewide survey, 40 claimed using one or more of 27 particularly hazardous pesticides that can cause cancer, affect the reproductive system, mimic the endocrine system, or act as nerve toxins. Forty-three school districts reported routinely using pesticides. The report suggests that not only have California school districts not embraced opportunities for using least-toxic methods to combat pests, but that the state has no law requiring notification of parents or teachers before applying pesticides in schools. It recommends that state policymakers eliminate the use of pesticides that cause cancer; that school managers should take the initiative from state agencies to implement reforms; and that teachers, parents, and students should request information about pesticides used in and around schools and participate in school pest management decision- making to ensure that least-toxic pest management is practiced. 36p.
ERIC NO: ED450558;
An Ill Wind: Methyl Bromide Use Near California Schools.
http://www.ewg.org/reports/an_ill_wind/ Ross, Zev; Walker, Bill (Environmental Working Group, Washington, DC , 1998)
A California study investigates the use of the toxic pesticide methyl bromide near the state's public schools, explains why proposed safety rules have failed to protect children and others from exposure, and examines regions at particular exposure risk. Study results show an increasing exposure to methyl bromide near schools already at risk while statewide use is decreasing. Further revealed are that about one-third of the schools are a half mile or less from methyl bromide application sites, that some areas expose students many times per season to the pesticide, that potential exposure falls disproportionately on children of color, and that the strawberry crop appears to account for over half of all methyl bromide applied near California schools. Recommendations for regulations are presented and include the need for banning methyl bromide applications within 1,000 feet of schools; the development of "acceptable" exposure level standards tenfold higher for protecting children; notification in writing of potential methyl bromide applications that will occur within 1 mile of schools, facilities, and residences; and the need to increase research funding into finding alternatives for methyl bromide. (Contains 10 references). 40p.
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Environmental Working Group, 1718 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20009; Tel: 202-667-6982
Reducing Pesticide Use in Schools: An Organizing Manual.
http://web.archive.org/web/20070208114953 Small, Gregg (Pesticide Watch Education Fund, San Francisco, CA , Dec 1997)
This manual is designed as a guide for community members who want to take action to protect children and others from the unnecessary use of pesticides in schools. Provides an overview of some of the problems associated with pesticides; contains information on the leading alternative to current pest management programs in schools; offers advice on steps to take to reduce pesticides in school districts; and provides a case study of a successful campaign to eliminate pesticide use in a California community. 23p.
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IPM for Schools: A How-To Manual
http://www.epa.gov/region09/toxic/pest/school/index.html Daar, Sheila; Drlik, Tanya; Olkowski, Helga; Olkowski, William (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC , Mar 1997)
A report presents guidelines for developing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach for educational facilities and discusses the unique opportunities an IPM program can provide in the school science curriculum, including the hands-on experience it affords to students in the areas of biology, ecology, and least-toxic management of pests. Chapters one through four provide a full discussion of IPM concepts pertaining to schools. The chapters are written principally for school board members, administrators, principals, facility managers, and parents who are working to establish IPM policies, pest control contract guidelines, and other administrative systems designed to institutionalize an IPM program. Chapters 5 through 19, written for pest control personnel and others who may be involved in the school's pest control management, cover IPM strategies for 14 of the most common pests or problem sites in U.S. schools. Appendices include a listing of IPM-related curricula; a step-by-step guide for implementing a school IMP program, including a discussion of the psychological and institutional barriers to IPM; sample monitoring forms; ways to collect and preserve specimens for identification; pesticide information resources; a head lice information packet for schools; and an inspection checklist for detecting structural decay and structural pest damage. 213p.
Report NO: EPA-909-B-97-001ERIC NO: ED438705 ;
Pesticides in Schools: Reducing the Risks.
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/environment/schools96.html (Attorney General of New York; New York State Dept. of Law; Environmental Protection Bureau , Feb 1996)
Schools, with their kitchens and cafeterias, athletic fields and playgrounds, classrooms and offices, are regularly treated with a variety of
pesticides. An increasing body of scientific data on the potentially harmful effects of pesticide exposure
on people and the environment rightfully raises concern about the broad use of these toxic substances.Based on concerns that children and staff may be unnecessarily and unwittingly exposed to pesticides
in their schools, the New York Attorney General's Office initiated a state-wide study of
pesticide use in New York State in the public schools. This report describes this state-wide survey,
provides information about some of the potential dangers of these chemicals, and recommends steps
that schools and communities can take to minimize pesticide use.
33p.
Ecodemia: Campus Environmental Stewardship at the Turn of the 21st Century.
Keniry, Julian (National Wildlife Federation, Reston, VA , 1995)
Documents environmentally friendly campus facility management innovations based on interviews with the people behind the green practices. The book includes a portrait of environmental responsibility as envisioned and practiced by colleges and universities nationwide, chapters on facets of campus operations, including procurement, dining services, landscaping, and energy; case studies and individual profiles of administrators, staff, faculty, and students who have transformed their own work and changed their institutions; project histories, including pitfalls to avoid, as well as steps to success; quotes that reveal the nuts and bolts of campus change and show how environmental careers are really made; and examples that debunk the myth of stodgy administrators behind closed doors and show how students, faculty, and staff are working together. Includes 37 references. 222p.
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The Healthy School Handbook. Conquering the Sick Building Syndrome and Other Environmental Hazards In and Around Your School.
Miller, Norma L., Ed. (National Education Association, Alexandria, VA , 1995)
This book compiles 22 articles concerning sick building syndrome in
educational facilities in the following three areas: determining whether a
school is sick; assessing causes and initiating treatment; and developing
interventions. Articles address such topics as managing the psycho-social
aspects of sick building syndrome; how indoor air quality affects
pre-existing health problems; adverse effects of artificial lighting on learning
and behavior in children; the least toxic approaches to managing pests in
schools; the multi-disciplinary approach to treating environmentally
triggered illnesses in school-age children; the practical and cost-effective
approaches to building, remodeling, and maintaining schools; and the legal
aspects of pollution in schools. 446p.
ERIC NO: ED426579 ; ISBN-0-8106-1863-X TO ORDER: NEA Professional Library Distribution Center, 1650 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway, Alphareta, GA 30004-7753; Toll free: 800-229-4200 http://www.efastcom.com/NEABookstore/
Integrated Management of Structural Pests in Schools.
http://schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu/admn_reg.htm (Illinois Department of Public Health, Div. of Environmental Health, Springfield, IL , 1994)
The state of Illinois is encouraging schools to better inspect and evaluate the causes of their pest infestation problems through use of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) guidelines developed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. This guide reviews the philosophy and organization of an IPM program for structural pests in schools, identifies ways to reduce dependence on pesticides in school buildings, and discusses alternative methods for pest management. It offers a step-by-step methodology for establishing an IPM program in schools that includes educating and training of staff, inspecting and monitoring for potential problems, setting action threshold levels for pest control conditions requiring remedial action, applying IPM strategies to control pests, and evaluating results. It is noted that these guidelines are not for lawn and turf pests. Appendices provide examples of a school pest management policy statement and pest management specification.
ERIC NO: ED426569 ;
Pest Control in the School Environment: Adopting Integrated Pest Management
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/ipm/brochure/ (Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pesticide Programs, Washington, DC , Aug 1993)
As the public becomes more aware of the health and environmental risks pesticides may pose, its interest in
seeking the use of equally effective alternative pest control methods increases. School administrators and other persons who
have pest control decision-making responsibilities for school buildings and grounds can use this guide to become aware of
Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a pest control method that may be an alternative to scheduled spraying of pesticides. Each step in a seven-step procedure for implementing an IPM program is examined: (1) developing an official policy statement for school pest management; (2) designating pest management roles; (3) setting pest management objectives for sites; (4)inspecting, identifying, and monitoring; (5) setting action thresholds; (6) applying IPM strategies; and (7) evaluating results and record keeping. Includes an evaluation of the long-term costs associated with IPM programs. 50p.
ERIC NO: ED380283;
Ecological Perspectives on a Healthful School Environment: A Delphi Study.
Miller, Norma L. Dec 1991)
Identifies critical areas of concern related to healthy school buildings. Questionnaires were sent to 53 ecologists and 11 experienced school architects. The respondents identified ten areas of concern: heating, cooling, and ventilation; pest controls; cleaning; chemicals; fragrances; site selection; lighting; remodeling; floors; and art supplies. There was no significant difference in the judgments of the ecologists and architects involved in this study. 260p.
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Healthy and Safe School Environment, Part II, Physical School Environment: Results from the School Health Policies and PRograms Study 2006.
Jones, Sherry; Axelrad, Rober, Wattigney, Wendy Journal of School Health; v77 n8 , p544-556 ; Oct 2007
Presents facility-related information from The Centers for Disease Control's 2006 School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS). Computer-assisted telephone interviews or self-administered mail questionnaires were completed by state education agency personnel in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and among a nationally representative sample of school districts. Computer-assisted personal interviews were conducted with personnel in a sample of elementary, middle, and high schools. The study revealed that 35.4 percent of districts and 51.4% of schools had an indoor air quality management program; 35.3% of districts had a school bus engine-idling reduction program; most districts and schools had a policy or plan for how to use, label, store, dispose of, and reduce the use of hazardous materials; 24.5% of states required districts or schools to follow an integrated pest management program; and 13.4% of districts had a policy to include green design when building new school buildings or renovating existing buildings.
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Taking Control of Bothersome Birds.
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/ms/article.asp?id=7447&keywords=bird%20control,%20gro unds%20care Walker, Cathy Maintenance Solutions; v15 n9 , p25,26 ; Sep 2007
Reviews the health threats posed by birds and their droppings, strategies to control bird infestations at the outset, bird deterring products, and laws protecting migratory, but not domestic, bird populations.
Ending Toxic Dependency: The State of IPM.
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/stateipm/stateipmreport/index.htm Feldman, Jay; Hepting, Laura Pesticides and You; v27 n2 , p9-23 ; Summer 2007
Reviews state pesticide practices, focusing on laws and policies governing the use of pesticides on state-owned and managed property. Variations in state definitions of and approaches to integrated pest management, the influence of state practices on local institutions, and the essential components of integrated pest management are covered.
Bug Off.
http://asumag.com/Maintenance/university_bug_off/ Copps, Patrick American School and University; v79 n10 , p48-50 ; May 2007
Reviews seven components of a school integrated pest management program: inspection, preventive action, proper identification of pests, analysis of how pests gain access, treatment, monitoring, and accurate documentation. A variety of non-chemical "green" techniques are reviews, including fly lights, sticky boards, positive airflow, organic cleaners, pheromone traps, insect growth regulators, and non-volatile baits.
Distractions with Legs.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/1362.shtm Meek, Frank School Planning and Management; v46 n5 , p30,32 ; May 2007
Discusses the dangers that pests and pesticides pose in schools, and the many ways they are attracted to and find their way inside. Non-chemical suggestions for pest control include keeping vegetation away from the building, positive airflow, strategically placed lighting, and sealing screening entrance points.
Bye Bye Birdie: Protecting Your Building and Occupants from Pest Birds.
http://www.facilitymanagement.com/articles/maintenance1-0407.html American School and Hospital Facility; v30 n2 , p14-16 ; Mar 2007
Discusses approaches to pest bird control and reviews bird-deterring spikes, gels, netting, and track systems.
Be Educated about Green Pest Control in Schools.
Copps, Patrick School Planning and Management; v45 n4 , pG26,G28 ; Apr 2006
Identifies "hot spots" for pest infestations in schools, and describes five non-chemical methods for pest control.
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Pesticides and Playing Fields.
Gunn, Eileen; Osborne, Chip Pesticides and You; v26 n2 , p12-14 ; Jan 2006
Desribes typical chemical treatments of athletic fields, physical disorders that might be linked to or exacerbated by residues from these compounds, options for organic field management, and advice for further action.
When Pests Attack
http://facilitiesnet.tsrnet.com/ms/article.asp?id=3550 Walker, Cathy Maintenance Solutions; Nov 2005
Effective pest management requires that managers fully understand the challenge, as well as possible solutions. This discusses regional challenges, an integrated approach, chemical considerations, and the natural method.
Acute Illnesses Associated With Pesticide Exposure at Schools.
Alarcon, Walter, et al. JAMA; v294 n4 , p455-465 ; Jul 27, 2005
Data collected by three national pesticide surveillance systems from 1998-2002 indicated acute illness associated with pesticide exposure at schools. Incidence rates for the period were 7.4 cases per million children and 27.3 cases per million school employee full-time equivalents. Illness of high severity was found in 3 cases (0.1%), moderate severity in 275 cases (11%), and low severity in 2315 cases (89%). Most illnesses were associated with insecticides (n = 895, 35%), disinfectants (n = 830, 32%), repellents (n = 335, 13%), or herbicides (n = 279, 11%). Among 406 cases with detailed information on the source of pesticide exposure, 281 (69%) were associated with pesticides used at schools and 125 (31%) were associated with pesticide drift exposure from farmland.
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Unwanted Visitors.
http://asumag.com/mag/university_unwanted_visitors/ Siddiqi, Zia American School and University; v77 n9 , p62,64,65 ; Apr 2005
Explains ways that schools and their occupants attract pests, hazards of pesticide use in and around schools, along with landscaping, HVAC, and lighting considerations as part of integrated pest management.
Pest Prevention.
http://asumag.com/mag/university_pest_prevention/ Strahle, Julie American School and University; v77 n1 , p32-35 ; Sep 2004
Describes steps in organizing and executing an integrated pest management program. Customization of the program according to the school's specific situation and examination of successful programs from similar schools are emphasized. Web-based resources are cited.
Safe Schools Mean Pest-Free Schools.
http://asbointl.org/asbo/files/ McGuinness, Mike School Business Affairs; v70 n7 , p32-34 ; Jul-Aug 2004
Describes pest-born illnesses, recommends how to choose and work with a professional pest management provider, and lists specific procedures that students and staff should follow to support a pest management program. (Incudes two references.)
Don't Let a Pest Problem Be Your Biggest News.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/671.shtm Siddiqi, Zia School Planning and Management; v43 n5 , p42,45,46,49 ; May 2004
Describes components of integrated pest management program, including proper groundskeeping, housekeeping, inspection of food service and vending areas, and isolation of receiving areas.
Do Pesticides Affect Learning and Behavior? The Neuro-Endocrine-Immune Connection.
Porter, Warren Pesticides and You; v24 n1 , p11-15 ; Spring 2004
Discusses research indicating links between pesticide exposure and decreased learning and coordination as well as increased birth defects. Pesticides are formulated to penetrate insect bodies and by the same means are readily absorbed by humans.
Back to School Organizing for Safer Pest Management.
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/infoservices/pesticidesandyou/Fall%2003%20vol.%2023%20no.%203.pdf Owens, Kagan Pesticides and You; v23 n3 , p21-24 ; Fall 2003
Advises parents and school officials on how to implement an integrated pest management program that minimizes the use of pesticides. (Includes 8 references.)
Inspect, Detect, Correct: Structural Integrated Pest Management Strategies at School.
Jochim, Jerry Pesticides and You; v22 n4 , p9-12 ; Jan 2003
Describes a model integrated pest management (IPM) program for schools used in Monroe County, Indiana. Addresses how to implement an IPM program, specific school problem areas, specific pest problems and solutions, and common questions.
The Minds Behind the Schools.
Hawkins, Beth Leibson Facilities Design & Management; v20 n5 , p48-50 ; May 2001
Highlights three individuals whose ideas have contributed to some groundbreaking educational facilities. Two individuals have developed schools that are centers of their communities while the third is expert at designing integrated pest management systems.
Policing Pests; Why Boards Need Pest-Management Policies
Krieger, Robert American School Board Journal; v187 n12 , p52-54 ; Dec 2000
Parents want to know that their school is not using pesticides or herbicides recklessly or needlessly. Recommends developing a well-conceived plan and educating the community. Discusses alternatives to pesticide bans.
School Pesticide Question Challenges Policymakers
http://www.eschoolnews.com/showstory.cfm?ArticleID=1798 Nagy, John ESchool News Online; Nov 22, 2000
To spray or not to spray? That’s the dilemma facing school districts engaged in perennial battles
with six-legged classroom intruders and harmful campus weeds. It’s also a question state and
federal officials are under mounting pressure to answer. This discusses federal and state's school pesticide legislation, as well as adjustments to local school district policy.
EPA Encourages Schools to Adopt Pest-Control Option
http://www.facility-maintenance.com/article.asp?IndexID=6630599 Cleaning and Maintenance Management Online; Jul 2000
The Environmental Protection Agency says school administrators and facility managers who make pest control
decisions for school buildings and grounds should become aware of the pest
control options available to them. Schools across the nation adopting such programs have reported successful,
cost-effective conversion to IPM, which can reduce the use of chemicals and
provide economical and effective pest suppression.
Fowl Play.
http://athleticbusiness.com/articles/ Dahlgren, Sally Athletic Business; v24 n1 , p63-64,66,72-73 ; Jan 2000
Discusses ways some universities have dealt with eliminating insects and wildlife from their athletic fields. The types problems to look for, the damage pests can cause, the safety issues involved, and tips on remedies are examined. [Free registration required.]
Keep Pests from Becoming a Problem in Your School.
James, Allen School Planning and Management; v39 n1 , p17-18 ; Jan 2000
Examines the use of pesticides in an integrated pest management (IPM) program. The three steps to creating an IPM are discussed along with IPM personnel communication requirements, and the need for written policies managed by a knowledgeable coordinator. Additional resources for information about IPMs are included.
A Bug's Life.
http://asumag.com/mag/university_bugs_life/ American School and University; v71 n6 , p38, 40-41 ; Feb 1999
Explains the use of integrated pest management (IPM) to help make schools safer and provide a healthier environment for students and staff. Cost considerations when implementing an IPM are discussed as are key factors in establishing a program.
Fundamentals of a Low Maintenance, Integrated Pest Management Approach to Landscape Design
http://www.efn.org/~ipmpa/des-cnsd.html Ard, Jeff IPM Access; 1999
Published on the Integrated Pest Management Practitioners Association Web site, this article discusses the design/maintenance interface, key considerations for low maintenance IPM-based landscape designs, and construction practices.
Pesticides In Our Schools
California State Parent Teacher Association Newsletter; v60 n4 ; Fall 1998
Pesticides are being used on school grounds, parking lots, tracks, play
areas, cafeterias, classrooms, gymnasiums and rest rooms, causing acute
and chronic health problems.
A Pesticide-free School for a Chemically Sensitive Family in Boise, Idaho
Bennett, Mary Ellen Journal of Pesticide Reform; v40 n4 , p18 ; Winter 1990
The efforts of one family to change the pesticide policy of their school district are
described. Stressed is the need to educate teachers, physicians, and students.
Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides
http://www.beyondpesticides.org A non-profit national organization committed to pesticide safety and the adoption of alternative pest management strategies which reduce or eliminate a dependency on toxic chemicals. Includes useful information on pesticides in schools and alternatives to their use.
California Healthy Schools Campaign.
http://environmentcalifornia.org/envirocaliftoxics.asp?id2=9617 The California Healthy Schools Act, which was signed into law in 2000, protects children, teachers and staff from unnecessary exposure to toxic pesticides. This website describes the act, discusses childhood disease and environmental exposure, pesticides in schools, healthy school issues in the news, and provides a fact sheet.
California Healthy Schools Campaign: calhealthyschools.org
http://www.calhealthyschools.org/ A California-based clearinghouse of information and tools to help eliminate the widespread, unnecessary and harmful use of toxics pesticides in our children's schools. Includes a pesticide action kit and several reports on pesticides.
California Safe Schools
http://www.calisafe.org California Safe Schools is a coalition committed to ensuring a toxic free environment for children, teachers and staff in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Their web site includes: the Los Angeles Unified School District Integrated Pest Management Policy and links to other studies that show the harmful effects of pesticides to children’s health.
California School Integrated Pest Management Program
http://www.schoolipm.info/ Created as part of the California Healthy Schools Act of 2000 (Assembly Bill 2260). The site provides a variety of documents, web links, and other resources related to the Act and to integrated pest management in schools, including many from the federal government and other states.
Gateway on Pesticide Hazards and Safe Pest Management
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/gateway/ Provide activists, decision and policy makers, and practitioners with access to current and historical information on pesticide hazards and safe pest management, drawing on and linking to numerous sources and organizations that include information related to pesticide science, policy, and activism. The Gateway lists chemicals and has 8 categories of information: chemical name, factsheets and popular product and manufacturer names, chemical class, pesticide uses and information on less and non-toxic alternatives, toxicity rating, health and environmental effects, regulatory status, key studies, and other information (brochures, factsheets, databases, websites, etc.).
Healthy School Environments [U.S. Environmental Protection Agency]
http://cfpub.epa.gov/schools/index.cfm These web pages are intended to serve as a gateway to on-line resources to help facility managers, school administrators, architects, design engineers, school nurses, parents, teachers and staff address environmental health issues in schools. Topics covered include chemical use and management; design, construction, and renovation; energy efficiency; facility operations and maintenance; indoor environmental quality; legislation and regulation; outdoor air pollution; portable classrooms; safety/preparedness; waste; and waste reduction.
Healthy School Environments Assessment Tool, Version 2[HealthySEAT]
http://www.epa.gov/schools/healthyseat/index.html The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presents the second version of its free software tool that helps school districts evaluate and manage their school facilities for key environmental, safety, and health issues. HealthySEAT is designed to be customized and used by district-level staff to conduct voluntary self-assessments of their school facilities and to track and manage information on environmental conditions school by school. EPA has also included critical elements of all of its regulatory and voluntary programs for schools, as well as web links to more detailed information. Enhancements for Version 2 include user-defined custom checklists, custom notification letters, additional and updated reports and forms, new navigation improvements, e-mail functionality, changes in terminology, and additional documentation.
Healthy Schools Network, Inc.
http://www.healthyschools.org/ Healthy Schools Network, Inc. is a not for profit education and research organization dedicated to securing policies and
actions that will create schools that are environmentally responsible to children, personnel, and to their communities.
Centered on children's environmental health, Healthy Schools Network activities include information, education, and
coalition building.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Schools
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/ipm/ Site created by the Environmental Protection Agency to encourage school officials to adopt Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) practices to reduce children's
exposure to pesticides. Includes fact sheets, toolkit, classes and workshops, grants, partnerships, and more information.
IPM In Schools http://www.mda.state.mn.us/ipm/IPMinSchools.html This website of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the University of Minnesota includes a survey of pest management practices in Minnesota public and private K-12 schools, a s | ||
