EPA's role in implementing IPM programs to reduce pests and asthma incidences in schools
EPA's role in implementing IPM programs to reduce pests and asthma incidences in schools
Wednesday, November 19, 2014: 1:30 PM
B115-116 (Oregon Convention Center)
The focus of pests and asthma encompass all the challenges that this year's meeting theme hold; certainly pests and asthma are at the forefront of many entomologist in pest management. This Symposia will include discussion and research based on the following areas: Benefits of IPM and understanding the relationship between cockroach infestations and health, especially in children; Importance of indoor pests as etiological agents in human disease, especially asthma; How Integrated Pest Management can mitigate allergens in the classroom and sensitive areas; Discuss studies that evaluate the effectiveness of conventional cockroach control (routine, calendar based insecticide applications) and IPM in controlling German cockroach infestations and reducing cockroach allergen levels in schools; Compare and discuss IPM vs Conventional pest management; How does School IPM and Conventional pest control compare with regard to allergens on school surfaces?
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