Metrics for Success in IPM Implementation

In 2006, an initial group of experts met to develop a national strategic plan for IPM to address pests in school buildings and on school grounds.  The group agreed on a goal of achieving full implementation of IPM in US public schools by 2015 by coordinating efforts nationally and working to integrate IPM into the school infrastructure.  The national working group now includes more than 240 professionals.  Over the past year, we have worked to implement three surveys to evaluate progress and help us update our strategic plan.