Post on 15-Jan-2016
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Integrated Pest Management
Pest Exclusion
Allen WilsonIPM CoordinatorLaura Ehninger
Custodial Supervisor Westerville City School
District
Practical Advice Inspect from a pest’s perspective Pest Proofing = exclusion Sanitation = nothing to eat Clutter control = no place to live
Remember –Food Water
Shelter
Structural Voids
Pavement Ants
Evidence of pavement ants in building
Ant Exclusion
Stinging Insect Exclusion
Nest at the Bus Stop
Wasp Exclusion
Steel wool & silicone sealant.
Yellow Jacket Exclusion
Most effective way to remove or eliminate a pest.
Long-term prevention
Bat Observation & Exclusion
Bat House Construction
Completed bat houses ready to paint!!
Follow Up: Observation
Important Exclusion Tips:
• Identify the pest
• Be prepared
• Use appropriate sealants/materials
• Follow up inspection & follow up
Thank You
• Dr. Marc Lame, Indiana University
• Dawn Gouge & Jennifer Snyder, Arizona University
• Jerry Jochim, MCCSC, Indiana
• Ohio State University, Jennifer Andon, Dr. David Shetlar, Barb Bloetscher