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School Pest News, Volume 6, Issue 4
The latest installment of School Pest News is attached. In this issue you will find an article on working with your pest control contractor, with some simple reminders to help you re-establish contact with your pest control company. The Texas Cooperative Extension Ag Communications department put out several good stories on weed management, fire ant awareness and tree stress that I’ve included in this months newsletter. Finally, Dr. Merchant answers several of your questions about fleas, American cockroaches and crickets.
Follow this link to read the Newsletter: Newsletter_28.pdf |
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School Pest News, Volume 6, Issue 3
In this issue of the School Pest News you will find a variety of articles. The 80th Legislator is over and the Structural Pest Control Board was indeed abolished, read all about the upcoming changes. Has your school district been bothered by bats? We have a story summarizing the two seminars that have been hosted by Texas Parks and Wildlife, Bat Conservation International, Department of State Health Services, Zoonosis Control and Texas Cooperative Extension, plus you can also find the IPM plan for Bats on our website now. We also have short stories on caterpillars, cockroaches, and clarifying the HexPro termite baiting system.
Follow this link to read the Newsletter: Newsletter_27.pdf |
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School Pest News, Volume 6, Issue 2
In this edition of the School Pest News we have several articles that you should find helpful in maintaining your IPM program. Its termite swarming season, do you know what to do? Also there is a relatively new termite station that has potential to work with your school IPM program. Does your district encounter skunks and raccoons? Read about existing with urban wildlife and what to do with trapped wildlife to learn your options. Finally, have you encountered a swarm of bees? Learn from others how your district should react when a swarm of bees lands on your playground.
Follow this link to read the Newsletter: Newsletter_26.pdf |
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School Pest News, Volume 6, Issue 1
In this issue you will find articles on the 2005 School IPM Coordinator survey conducted in Texas, the benefits of using horticultural soaps and oils, a report on some new devices found at the 2006 National Pest Management Associations national conference and something new, an opinion section. We are asking you, our readers; to send us your notable quotes and if you have an opinion on an article send us your thoughts or ideas. As we move forward we hope to capture information from you so we can share your stories with others.
Follow this link to read the Newsletter: Newsletter_25.pdf |
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School Pest News, Volume 5, Issue 4
In this edition of the School Pest News you will find articles on dealing with the media, how to handle a crisis call, you will also find a short article on managing trees during drought conditions, plus a feature story submitted by Brenham ISD. There is also an article on pests in the classroom. This article is designed for you to be able to share with your teachers and principles, as always we encourage sharing our newsletter with others in your district, agency or company.
Follow this link to read the Newsletter: Newsletter_24.pdf |
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School Pest News, Volume 5, Issue 3
In this edition of the School Pest News you will find articles on what it take to effectively monitor for insect pests, new termite controls for schools, and how hot weather affects pests. In addition you can read about Arizona school IPM, Mesa Public Schools and the IPM Star Certification program.
Follow this link to read the Newsletter: Newsletter_23.pdf |
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School Pest News, Volume 5, Issue 2
In this issue the age old question on “where is the list” is discussed, find out why there really isn’t a list. Ants – how often are you asked is this a fire ant mound? Learn how to determine between a fire ant mount, pyramid ants, leaf cutter ants and harvester ants. Finally our 2006 IPM coordinator training second always offers in-depth discussions on various topics, this year we are debuting a new Excel based program that helps you calculate costs associated with your IPM program, learn more about this section and the program.
Follow this link to read the Newsletter: Newsletter_22.pdf |
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School Pest News, Volume 5, Issue 1
This issue of the School Pest News highlights several items of interest. An important part of any IPM program is inspections, in Texas it’s even part of the regulations, understand why your district should have an ongoing inspection program. Paper wasps aren’t necessarily bad pest, but they can be a distraction, learn how to rid your district of them, as least temporarily. Has the drought affected your sports field, read the recommendations from an expert, Dr. James McAfee on how to manage your sports field when moisture becomes an issue. Finally, every twelve years state agencies undergo an extensive review process in Texas. This year the Structural Pest Control Board is under review and so is the school IPM law. Learn how you can participate in this review process and let your voice be heard.
Follow this link to read the Newsletter: Newsletter_21.pdf |
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School Pest News, Volume 4, Issue 4
Head lice is something every administrator must deal with it. But, did you know head lice should be dealt directly with a school nurse and the child’s family? Read all about head lice and homework. The Southwest Technical Resource Center was the recipient of an EPA PESP award, read about the award in the short article about Hope for Growth. IPM Coordinators in north Texas meet in July to discuss IPM options and learn from each other. Read about their "cracker barrel" session. Finally, the 2005 IPM Pride Winners were announced see who the winners were.
Follow this link to read the Newsletter: Newsletter_19.pdf |
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School Pest News, Volume 4, Issue 3
The Worst Texas Termite is making its way to Texas. The Formosan termite has caused major damage all across the south, it’s moving to Texas see how you can spot Formosan damage. IPM coordinators face many issues, indoor air quality, athletic and turfgrass problems, overcoming administrative hurdles, read about some organizations designed to help you out in Importance of Belonging.
Follow this link to read the Newsletter: Newsletter_181.pdf |
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