Is Your Child’s School Stuck on a Pest Control Treadmill?
Many schools are stuck on a “treadmill” of never-ending pesticide applications, without addressing the underlying issues that make schools attractive to pests. If we can make it so pests aren’t attracted in the first place, the need for pesticides in schools would be greatly reduced.
Choosing a smart, sensible, and sustainable approach can reduce pests and pesticide risks, create a healthier environment for our children, and save schools money in pesticide treatment and energy costs from improved insulation as a result of sealing cracks and adding door sweeps. We call this approach Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
![John McDonogh High](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20170112223534im_/http://blog.epa.gov/blog/wp-content/uploads/epaconnect/2014/03/EDF_7094.jpg)
Jim Jones, Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, and school leaders toured John Mcdonogh High School