Environmental Justice Challenges for IPM Programs: Role of the Community and the PMP in an Impacted Area

Tuesday, November 12, 2013: 4:30 PM
Meeting Room 10 AB (Austin Convention Center)
Allison Taisey , The Northeastern IPM Center, Cornell University, Southborough, MA
Jim Fredericks , National Pest Management Association, VA
Claudia Reigel , New Orleans, LA
It takes a keen observer to identify the obstacles facing a pest management program and the resources available to overcome them. The ideal IPM program is a team effort where everyone at the site works smarter, not harder. IPM Coordinators and Pest Management Professionals strategize and lead these teams to success. In this presentation, you will hear stories of collaboration from experts in private pest control, vector management, and affordable housing.