What you, as a parent can do to help!

School IPM is the greener way to rid a school of pests and keep them gone, which in turn, reduces the need for pesticides. Regular monitoring systems are used to determine if and when treatment for pests is needed, and correct the situation before it become a problem. Exclusion (keeping pests out) and sanitation are also important IPM practices.

	Clean out your child's backpack weekly. This helps to reduce access to food sources for pests, at school and at home.