I N T E G R AT E D P E S T M A N AG E M E N T C H E C K L I S T
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1 I N T E G R AT E D P E S T M A N AG E M E N T C H E C K L I S T This Integrated Pest Management Toolkit was developed by the University of California (UC), San Francisco School of Nrsing s California Childcare Health Program, UC Berkeley's Center for Environmental Research and Children's Health, UC Statewide IPM Program and the California Department of Pesticide Reglation.
2 I N T E G R A T E D P E S T M A N A G E M E N T : A C U R R I C U L U M F O R E A R L Y C A R E A N D E D U C A T I O N P R O G R A M S I N T E G R AT E D P E S T M A N AG E M E N T C H E C K L I S T The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Checklist will help yo inspect yor early care and edcation (ECE) bilding and gronds for the presence of pests and conditions that provide them with food, water and shelter. This IPM Checklist will also help yo monitor yor IPM program annally, semi-annally, or more freqently as needed. Read the fll instrctions before yo complete the IPM Checklist. The tools yo need to complete the checklist are listed along with the ways to identify evidence of pest or damage cased by pests. This list does not cover birds, termites and some other potential pests. Each item in the IPM Checklist helps yo remember to keep pests ot and remove food, water and shelter that may attract pests. Yo may not be able to address all of the conditions yo find right away. Start with easy-to-implement items and then address bigger challenges as yo become more familiar with IPM. The last section of the IPM Checklist has explanations for why some of the items are important to inspect. I n s t r c t i o n s Collect the helpfl tools to complete the inspection. v Complete the IPM Checklist Check the yes, no or N/A (not applicable) box o beside each item. Yes means yor environment is less likely to have pests. No responses reqire frther attention. Do not check yes nless the ECE facility meets all the parts of the item. For example, item #10 states, Window screens are free of damage (for example, holes); if one window doesn t have a screen, yo shold check no even if all the other windows have screens. Make a note in the comment section where the window is located. The comment section after each item can inclde follow-p notes, things that need to be improved or changed, and things to be discssed with program staff or action plans. w Under each sbsection, yo will identify any evidence of pests and the damage they case. Check the box yes if yo notice evidence of pests (for example, mose droppings). Leave the box nchecked if there is no evidence of pests. x Review the completed IPM Checklist with the ECE director and IPM Coordinator. H e l p f l t o o l s f o r a n I P M i n s p e c t i o n Bilding map or floor plan to mark areas that may need follow-p management or reglar inspection. v Standard flashlight and UV flashlight (good for detecting rodent rine stains, which floresce nder UV light). w Knife or flat spatla to pt into narrow cracks and crevices to reveal where pests like to hide and where they seek shelter and food. If a spatla fits in a crack in concrete, baseboards, wallboards or nderneath chalkboards, pests can hide there. x Hand lens or jeweler s lope magnifying glass for insect identification. y Vial for collecting collecting any pests yo might want identified. z Telescoping mirrors lengthen from arond 6 to 36 inches perfect for seeing behind or nder hard-to-reach places. { Pest information sheets from the IPM Statewide web site at U V f l a s h l i g h t T e l e s c o p i n g M i r r o r UCSF California Childcare Health Program, University of California, San Francisco School of Nrsing
3 I N T E G R A T E D P E S T M A N A G E M E N T C H E C K L I S T E v i d e n c e o f p e s t s o r d a m a g e t h e y c a s e : Ants: Look for large trails of ants or jst a few stragglers. Look for ant trails arond windows, electrical or plmbing lines and bilding edges. Look for holes or cracks in the fondations or walls that provide entry points to bildings. Straggling ants are sally scots randomly searching for food or nesting sites. When yo spot ant trails, try to follow the ants to where they re entering the bilding and, if possible, to the nest. Cockroaches: Look for evidence of cockroaches sch as droppings (dark spots or smears), cast skins and dead roaches. They especially like warm (70 75 F), hmid areas close to food and waste kitchens, bathrooms, food preparation and storage areas. Place traps in several locations and inspect them reglarly. Yo ll need to identify the cockroach species yo have. Fleas: If yo sspect a flea invasion indoors, pll on some light-colored knee socks and walk arond. Any fleas will hop on to the socks. Then get ot a vacm cleaner and vacm the area 2 3 times daily ntil the infestation is controlled. Flies: Look for hose flies arond windows and signs of rotting food and garbage (where maggots thrive). Mice and rats: Look for brrows, gnawing on garbage receptacles and droppings. Look at packaged food, doors, windows, baseboards and electrical cords for chewed spots, tooth marks, woodchips or shavings. Check near walls, food spplies and pathways for droppings. Old droppings are hard, or gray and brittle. Fresh droppings are dark and soft, possibly a sign of a crrent infestation. Check for freshly dg earth near holes arond fondations and walls. Check for rb marks along walls these are dark smears where dirt and oil from rodent fr mark pipes, beams, hallways, edges of stairs or arond gnawed holes. Fine, shredded paper or similar materials are common nest-bilding materials. Mold and mildew: Look for mold in indoor places that smell msty, and in areas that are often wet or damp, sch as bathrooms, landry or tility rooms and basements. Moldy or damp odors shold be noted becase they sggest that water may be present and mold growth is likely. Also note staff complaints of odors and health problems. Mold comes in many colors, not jst black, and does not need light to grow. It can grow in dark areas and on hidden srfaces, sch as the backside of drywall, wallpaper and paneling; the top side of ceiling tiles; and the nderside of carpets and pads. Mosqitoes: Where is there standing water? Water tends to accmlate in clogged gtters, bckets and other toys left otside. Look for mosqitoes resting on walls or hovering near people. Snails and slgs: Look for irreglar holes with smooth edges in leaves and flowers. Look for their silvery trails to confirm slgs or snails cased the damage and not other garden pests. Spiders: Look for cobwebs and spiders in dark areas of the bilding. Spiders are almost always harmless. If yo find a black widow spider, yo can swat it with a rolled-p piece of paper and then step on it. Brown reclse spiders do not live in California. Weeds: Look for lawn weeds sch as clover, which attracts honey bees. The bees cold pose a problem if children se the lawn as a play area. Yellowjackets: Look for yellowjackets. Nests can be fond in rodent brrows, in the grond, in voids in walls and ceilings of bildings. Other: Look for evidence for other pests often in the form of droppings sch as raccoons, gophers, pigeons and sqirrels UCSF California Childcare Health Program, University of California, San Francisco School of Nrsing
4 I PM C H E C K L I S T M O N T H / D A Y / Y E A R P E R S O N C O M P L E T I N G F O R M E C E P R O G R A M O t d o o r A r e a s Garbage Storage: Garbage Cans and Dmpsters Comments 1. Are sealed properly 2. Are located away from doors 3. Are located on hard, cleanable srfaces sch as concrete 4. Area arond garbage cans and dmpsters is free from spilled liqids or garbage 5. All recyclables are rinsed or cleaned 6. Pests (evidence of the pest, damage Bilding Exterior 7. Walls, roof and fondation are free of holes or cracks oants ocockroaches oflies omice, Rats oyellowjackets oother, specify 8. Window trim is free of cracks 9. Windows close properly 10. Window screens are free of damage (e.g., holes or gaps) 11. Vents and other large openings are screened with < ¼ inch hardware cloth 12. Exterior doors have sweeps, weatherstripping or similar barriers 13. Roof gtters are clear of leaves and debris 14. Water sorces are free of drips or leaks 15. Water drains away from bilding 16. Fondation comes p at least 12 inches above soil level 17. Pests (evidence of the pest, damage oants ocockroaches omice, Rats oyellowjackets oother, specify 2011 UCSF California Childcare Health Program, University of California, San Francisco School of Nrsing 3
5 I P M C H E C K L I S T Landscape and Play Area 18. Plants are at least 12 inches away from bilding Comments 19. Tree and shrb branches are at least 6 feet away from bilding 20. Side of bilding is free of ivy and other vines 21. Wood, debris and thick mlch are at least 6 inches away from bilding 22. Water sorces (facets or sprinklers) do not case standing water 23. Water sorces are free of drips or leaks 24. Eqipment and toys are free of standing water 25 Water drains away from bilding 26. Garbage containers otdoors have dome lids 27. Garbage containers have plastic linings 28. Rodent bait stations, if present, are ot of children s reach 29. Yellowjacket traps, if present, are away from play and eating areas 30. Pests (evidence of the pest, damage oants ocockroaches oflies omice, Rats omosqitoes osnails, Slgs ospiders oweeds oyellowjackets I n d o o r A r e a s Kitchen 31. Areas arond and nderneath dishwasher and refrigerator are clean and dry 32. Contertops, shelves, cabinets and drawers are clean and dry 33. Food is stored in tightly sealed containers 34. Blk prodcts are stored off the floor and ot of contact with walls oother, specify UCSF California Childcare Health Program, University of California, San Francisco School of Nrsing
6 I P M C H E C K L I S T Kitchen (contined) 35. Stoves are free of food scraps, grease and sgary sbstances 36. Floors and molding are free of food scraps, grease and sgary sbstances 37. Cardboard boxes and other nnecessary packaging are not present Comments 38. Facets and pipes do not drip or leak 39. Gaps between pipes, vents and walls are sealed or screened 40. Cracks, crevices arond cabinets and molding are sealed or plgged 41. Garbage containers have plastic linings 42. Insect bait stations, if present, are ot of children s reach 43. Pest monitoring traps, if present, are ot of children s reach 44. Pests (evidence of the pest, damage oants ocockroaches oflies omice, Rats omold, mildew opantry Pests (moths, beetles) oother, specify Bathrooms 45. Free from mold 46. Walls, floor and tiles are in good condition withot cracks 47. Facets and pipes do not drip or leak 48. Gaps between pipes, vents, and walls are sealed or screened 49. Cracks and crevices arond cabinets and mirrors are sealed or plgged 50. Pests (evidence of the pest, damage oants ocockroaches oflies omold, mildew UCSF California Childcare Health Program, University of California, San Francisco School of Nrsing
7 I P M C H E C K L I S T Common Space, Play Area, Eating Area Comments 51. Frnitre moves easily for vacming 52. Free of cltter (e.g., cardboard boxes, paper prodcts, playthings, toys, dress-p clothes) 53. Walls or baseboards are free of holes 54. Area between wall and baseboard is free of space and cracks 55. Food items sed for arts or crafts are in sealed containers 56. Garbage containers have plastic linings 57. Garbage containers have lids 58. Free of pddles and dripping facets 59. Insect bait stations, if present, are ot of children s reach 60. Pest monitoring traps, if present, are ot of children s reach 61. Pests (evidence of the pest, damage oants ocockroaches ofleas oflies omice, Rats omold, mildew ospiders oother, specify Storage Area(s) 62. Clean, organized and free of cltter 63. Bckets are rinsed and mops are hng p to dry 64. Dry and free of standing water or moistre 65. Cracks and crevices arond cabinets are sealed or plgged 66. Items are stored in plastic bins that have sealed lids whenever possible 67. Pests (evidence of the pest, damage oants ocockroaches oflies omice, Rats omold, mildew ospiders oother, specify UCSF California Childcare Health Program, University of California, San Francisco School of Nrsing
8 I P M C H E C K L I S T Staff Area Comments 68. Free of cltter (e.g., cardboard boxes or paper prodcts 69. Free of beverage containers, crmbs or debris 70. Food is stored in sealed, rigid plastic containers 71. Cracks and crevices arond cabinets and baseboards are sealed or plgged 72. Garbage containers have plastic linings 73. Pests (evidence of the pest, damage P e s t i c i d e U s e a n d I P M P r a c t i c e s * 74. Written pest management policy is in place and incldes IPM practices implemented by facility 75. Written records of pesticide applications are kept oants ocockroaches ofleas oflies omice, Rats ospiders oother, specify 76. IPM coordinator is designated 77. Parents are notified 72 hors before pesticides are applied 78. Warning signs are posted 24 hors before and stay in place 72 hors after pesticides are applied 79. Tracking system is sed for follow-p when pests are reported 80. Tracking system is sed for cleaning and sanitizing 81. Garbage is taken ot at the end of each day 82. Floors are mopped daily 83. Garbage containers are emptied reglarly 84. Refrigerator drip pan is emptied and cleaned every six months 85. Garbage containers have lids * E x a m p l e s o f w r i t t e n p o l i c i e s a n d w a r n i n g s i g n s c a n b e f o n d i n t h e I P M C r r i c l m UCSF California Childcare Health Program, University of California, San Francisco School of Nrsing
9 E X P L A N AT I O N O F S O M E I T E M S L I S T E D I N I PM C H E C K L I S T Qestions abot an item? Look for the corresponding nmber below for an explanation of the reasons for and importance of some of the Checklist items. O U T D O O R A R E A S Garbage Storage 1. Garbage cans and dmpsters are sealed properly Garbage cans and dmpsters are metal or heavy-dty plastic and have lids that make a tight seal. WHY? Garbage cans and dmpsters that don t seal properly, or can be gnawed throgh by rats, provide access to food for rodents, birds, flies and other pests. 2. Garbage cans and dmpsters are located away from doors WHY? Garbage cans and dmpsters located too close to doors can attract flies and yellowjackets, which then can enter the bilding. 3. Garbage cans and dmpsters are located on hard, cleanable srfaces sch as concrete WHY? Hard, cleanable srfaces sch as concrete or asphalt pads help prevent rats from making brrows beneath them. Hard srfaces are easier to clean when spills occr. Flies, yellowjackets and other pests are attracted to spills. 4. Area arond garbage cans and dmpsters is free from spilled liqids or garbage Overflowing containers indicate the need for more containers or more freqent garbage pickp. WHY? Spilled liqids and garbage attract pests. 5. All recyclables are rinsed or cleaned WHY? Food or drink resides in bottles or cans can attract pests that are looking for food. Bilding Exterior 7. Walls, roof and fondation are free of holes or cracks WHY? Grond-level bilding seals, electrical and plmbing service entryways, roof entryways and windows are entryways for pests. 10. Window screens are free of damage (for example, holes or gaps) WHY? Pests commonly enter a bilding throgh holes, cracks, gaps and crevices in between pipes, vents, roofs, floors, windows, walls, baseboards, cabinets and mirrors. If yo can fit a dime or pencil into the hole, then a mose or rat can fit throgh the gap, too. 11. Vents and other large openings are screened with < ¼ inch hardware cloth WHY? Vents and large openings covered with ¼ inch hardware cloth will keep rodents, birds and yellowjackets ot and make it harder for them to brrow back throgh the hole. 12. Exterior doors have sweeps, weatherstripping or similar barriers If light is visible nder or arond doors, sweeps or weatherstripping shold be installed. WHY? If light is visible nder doors mice, crawling insects and spiders can enter the bilding. All exterior doors need sweeps, weatherstripping or similar barriers, especially doors near the garbage receptacle area. 13. Roof gtters are clear of leaves and debris WHY? Clogged gtters allow water to drip down the side of a bilding, damaging otside walls and increasing the chance of mold, mildew and wood rot. 15. Water drains away from bilding WHY? Even small leaks or sorces of water keep the wood or soil nderneath a bilding continosly moist. These are ideal conditions for termites. Pests reqire water to srvive. 16. Fondation comes p at least 12 inches above soil level WHY? Elevated fondations provide a barrier to keep pests from entering. Landscape and Play Area 21. Wood, debris and thick mlch are at least 6 inches away from bilding WHY? Rodents and some insects, sch as ants, like to live in wood piles, debris and thick mlch. Ivy is a favorite shelter for rats. Yo shold be able to see the bilding fondation to inspect for pests. Keeping shrbs and plants away from bildings increases light and air circlation and redces moistre. 25. Water drains away from bilding Water drains shold slope away from bilding to prevent standing water next to bildings. WHY? Standing water in lawns, toys and containers provides ideal conditions for mosqitoes to breed. Moistre allows mold and mildew to grow and provides water necessary for pests to srvive UCSF California Childcare Health Program, University of California, San Francisco School of Nrsing
10 E X P L A N A T I O N O F S O M E I T E M S L I S T E D I N I P M C H E C K L I S T 26. Garbage containers otdoors have dome lids WHY? Dome lids prevent yellowjackets, rodents and other pests from searching for food. Unlike other types of lids, dome lids are convenient to se and always fit the container sngly. 27. Garbage containers have plastic linings WHY? Plastic linings help keep garbage containers clean. They make garbage easier to toss into larger receptacles 28. Rodent bait stations, if present, are ot of children s reach WHY? Bait stations may contain sharp edges and pesticides that can harm children. 29. Yellowjacket traps, if present, are away from play and eating areas WHY? Monitoring or lre traps can attract yellowjackets into play areas. I N D O O R A R E A S Kitchen 34. Blk food prodcts are stored off the floor and ot of contact with walls WHY? Allows inspection nder and behind containers, and redces pest shelters and available food. 36. Floors and molding are free of food scraps, grease and sgary sbstances WHY? Food that s left ot attracts ants, cockroaches, flies, mice, rats, and other pests. 37. Cardboard boxes and other nnecessary packaging are not present WHY? Cardboard provides hiding places for pests, especially cockroaches. 39. Gaps between pipes, vents and walls are sealed or screened 40. Cracks and crevices arond cabinets and molding are sealed or plgged 41. Garbage containers have plastic linings WHY? See # Insect bait stations, if present, are ot of children s reach WHY? See # Pest monitoring traps, if present, are ot of children s reach WHY? See # 29. Bathrooms 45. Free from mold WHY? Mold can irritatepeople with asthma and trigger other health problems. 46. Walls, floor and tiles are in good condition withot cracks 47. Facets and pipes do not drip or leak WHY? Moistre allows mold and mildew to grow and provides water necessary for pests to srvive. 48. Gaps between pipes, vents and walls are sealed or screened 49. Cracks and crevices arond cabinets and mirrors are sealed or plgged Common Space, Play Area, Eating Area 51. Frnitre moves easily for vacming WHY? Crmbs may collect nder frnitre. If yo have a roach or flea infestation, vacming thoroghly is important. 52. Free of cltter (e.g., cardboard boxes or paper prodcts) WHY? Cockroaches and mice can hide in clttered spaces. Roaches feed on cardboard and gle. Store playthings (e.g., pzzles, blocks, dress-p clothes) in strdy plastic boxes with lids. 53. Walls or baseboards are free of holes 54. Area between wall and baseboard is free of space and cracks 55. Food items sed for arts or crafts are in sealed containers WHY? See # Garbage containers have plastic linings WHY? See # Garbage containers have lids WHY? See # Free of pddles and dripping facets WHY? See # Insect bait stations, if present, are ot of children s reach WHY? See # Pest monitoring traps, if present, are ot of children s reach WHY? See # UCSF California Childcare Health Program, University of California, San Francisco School of Nrsing
11 E X P L A N A T I O N O F S O M E I T E M S L I S T E D I N I P M C H E C K L I S T Storage Area 62. Clean, organized and free of cltter WHY? See # Bckets are rinsed and mops are hng p to dry WHY? Keeping mops and bckets dry prevents mold growth. 64. Dry and free of standing water or moistre WHY? See # Cracks and crevices arond cabinets are sealed or plgged 66. Items are stored in plastic bins that have sealed lids whenever possible WHY? See # 52. Staff Area 68. Free of cltter (e.g., cardboard boxes or paper prodcts) WHY? See # Free of beverage containers, crmbs or debris WHY? See # Food is stored in sealed, rigid plastic containers WHY? See # Cracks and crevices arond cabinets and baseboards are sealed or plgged 72. Garbage containers have plastic linings WHY? See # 27. Pesticide Use and IPM Practices* The following items show compliance with the Healthy Schools Act (HAS). 74. Written pest management policy is in place and incldes IPM practices implemented by facility WHY? A written IPM policy gives a standard set of rles that ECE programs can follow to protect children and staff from harmfl pests and pesticides sing IPM practices. 75. Written records of pesticide applications are kept WHY? ECE programs can track their pesticide se. For some pesticides, keeping records is reqired by HAS. 76. IPM coordinator is designated WHY? An IPM coordinator makes sre IPM practices are being followed at their ECE programs. 77. Parents are notified 72 hors before pesticides are applied WHY? The HSA reqires ECE programs to notify parents 72 hors before a pesticide is applied. 78. Warning signs are posted 24 hors before and stay in place 72 hors after pesticides are applied WHY? Post warning signs where pesticides are applied to comply with the HSA. 79. Tracking system is sed for follow-p when pests are reported WHY? Keeping a record of where pests are and when they ve visited will help yo if yo need to take some action later. 80. Tracking system is sed for cleaning and sanitizing WHY? Reglar cleaning and sanitizing will help keep pests ot. 82. Floors are mopped daily WHY? Spilled food will attract pests. 84. Refrigerator drip pan is emptied and cleaned every six months WHY? (See #25). 85. Garbage containers have lids WHY? Garbage containers with lids keep pests from finding food. * E x a m p l e s o f w r i t t e n p o l i c i e s a n d w a r n i n g s i g n s c a n b e f o n d i n t h e I P M C r r i c l m UCSF California Childcare Health Program, University of California, San Francisco School of Nrsing
12 California Childcare Health Program, University of California, San Francisco School of Nrsing Fnding for this project has been provided in fll or in part throgh a grant awarded by the California Department of Pesticide Reglation (DPR). The contents of this docment do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of DPR nor does mention of trade names or commercial prodcts constitte endorsement or recommendation for se.
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