Become an IPM Ambassador!
Take the Pledge!

IPM in Schools Week Pledge

Why an IPM Pledge? 
IPM can mean many things to many people.  In fact, there's a web site that lists more than 50 definitions for IPM.  The IPM pledge gets us all on the same page regarding our acceptance of IPM as a knowledge-based, preventative program that reduces pest and pesticide risks.  And, the pledge is your promise to conduct an IPM activity during the week of May 5, 2002!

How do I take the pledge?
Simply print or download the pledge, sign it, and fax, mail or email back to us. We'll take it from there!

What do I get?
In addition to the satisfaction of knowing you're contributing to greater understanding of IPM, and to more effective pest management programs in schools and homes, you will receive an IPM Ambassador's Name Tag and a Certificate of Appreciation.  You will also receive an Ambassador's Guide (also available in Word or PDF form) to use as a brief reference on general School IPM Week protocol including how and when to contact schools and how to interact with teachers and students in the classroom. 

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IPM Ambassador Pledge

I hold that Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is an approach to solving problems due to insects, diseases, weeds, wildlife or other potential pests by applying our knowledge about these pests. The goal of IPM is to prevent pests from interfering with our livelihood or enjoyment of life, in a way that’s affordable, effective and that preserves human and environmental health.

IPM programs in agriculture and communities include these essentials:

Accurate information and training on how to recognize pests and conditions favoring pest problems, and on pest biology and the full range of appropriate responses to problem pests.

Planning and prevention to resolve conditions that lead to pest problems is the primary tactic.

Visual inspection, trapping or other monitoring methods designed to spot pests and conditions that encourage pest problems.

Record keeping is used to establish trends and patterns in pest outbreaks, document actions taken to reduce pest problems and evaluate results.

Action levels that describe when it’s appropriate to take action to resolve pest problems that threaten human health or economics.

When action is necessary, chemical controls are a last resort. When needed, the least-toxic materials are used in a way that minimizes exposure to humans and all other non-target organisms. IPM is not routine application of pesticides or immediate resort to pesticides when pest problems are found.

I pledge to complete a volunteer activity related to school IPM during the week of May 5, 2002.

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Return by mail, fax or email to the IPM Institute, 1914 Rowley Ave., Madison WI 53705. Phone (608) 232-1528, Fax (608) 232-1530, or email schoolipmweek@ipminstitute.org

 

Questions or comments?
Contact the 
IPM Institute of North America, Inc.
Phone: (608) 232-1528, Fax (608) 232-1530
schoolipmweek@ipminstitute.org *  www.ipminstitute.org