IPM and the City

Urban areas can harbor pests like rats, cockroaches, bed bugs, and mosquitoes, with results ranging from nuisance problems to serious health risks. Find out about several new IPM projects that are helping to reduce risks in urban and community settings.

• Reducing Health Risks in Public Housing [PDF]

  Suppression of asthma triggers such as rodents and cockroaches and the pesticides used to treat them is the focus of a new IPM training program to be offered in public housing authorities across the country.

• Pest-Free Housing Initiative Makes a Difference in Boston [PDF]

  More than 23,000 people reside in Boston public housing, where pest infestations are a major concern. A project funded by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation and the U.S. EPA is helping the Boston Housing Authority address challenges facing pest control.

• New Publication Tackles Growing Bed Bug Crisis [PDF]

  An overwhelming resurgence of bed bugs throughout the world is causing alarm, especially in urban areas. A new manual explains how to prevent bed bugs and control them safely using integrated pest management.

• New Exotic Pest Invades Homes [PDF]

  Cool weather can herald unwanted pests looking for a warm place to overwinter. One pest that is invading homes and other buildings in the Northeast at an increasing rate is the brown marmorated stink bug.

• Invasive Mosquito Target of New Northeast Project [PDF]

  A new project funded by the Northeastern IPM Center is targeting Asian tiger mosquitoes, one of the most invasive pests in the country and a potential health risk.

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