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Integrated Pest Management in Schools

IPM Resources

IPM in Schools How-To-Manual
UNL Extension manual covering pests and IPM concepts

IPM in Schools Modules
Includes over 30 learning modules about pests and IPM strategies

Pest Private Eye
Teaches kids about IPM through an interactive educational game

IPM Curricula and Resources For Teachers
Includes IPM resources that teachers can use in the classroom.

IPM in Schools: The Nebraska Experience Blog
Learn about Nebraska's IPM demonstration schools, the Nebraska coalition whose representatives are working toward implementing IPM in schools across the state, and other Nebraska IPM projects.

For Kids
Links to Web sites especially designed for "kids."

IPM Easy as ABC

With increasing public concern about pesticide use, it has never been more important for us to reevaluate pesticide use in and around our schools. Keeping our children safe should always be our first priority. Pests in schools also cause concern. Some pests cause allergies and have been found to be asthma triggers. Others carry bacteria and transmit diseases. These are certainly good reasons to manage pests in your schools. This is where Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can help you.

What is School IPM?  Learn about integrated pest management (IPM) and its use in schools

Get started with IPM: Learn about IPM decision making and the steps involved in the IPM process

Selecting and using pesticides: Learn how to choose the least toxic and most effective pesticides