Integrated Pest Management in University of Florida Structures

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Integrated Pest Management in University of
Florida Structures Landscapes
Kevyn Juneau, Norm Leppla, Wayne
Walker University of Florida
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Objective Develop and test practices to advance
IPM in UF graduate and family housing

1. Reduce the number of pest complaints
2. Reduce the amount of high risk pesticides used by
   both the pest control technicians and residents

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Maguire Village, Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)

• On Campus Housing
• 220 Apartments
• 28 Residential Buildings
• Graduate and Family Housing

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IPM Customer Service Flow Chart for University
Housing
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Assessment

1. Inspection
2. Pest Identification
3. Action Thresholds

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IPM Option

• Written IPM Policy
• IPM Actions

IPM Guide
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IPM Option

1. Education
2. Posters
3. Signage

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IPM Option

1. Web Site
2. Brochures

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IPM Option

1. Sanitation

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IPM Option

1. Maintenance
2. Non-Chemical Controls

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IPM Option

1. Chemical controls

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Evaluate

1. Follow-up Inspection
2. Call back

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Monitor

1. Traps
2. Residents

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Routine Service

1. Quarterly visits
2. Satisfaction survey

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Preliminary Results
Increased Customer Service
Decreased Pesticide Use
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IPM Florida The UF, IFAS Statewide IPM Program
Campus IPM
http//ipm.ifas.ufl.edu/community/structural/campu
s_IPM.shtml