I recently attended the EPA Big Check event at the Metro Tech High School in Phoenix to witness the grant of $250,000 to the University of Arizona. I recently home sealing “IPM – the way of the future, why don’t schools get this?“and again want to emphasize the benefits of IPM: This facility works this program to its fullest potential – Integrated pest management works inside & outside school buildings.

• IPM reduces pest problems – this was very evident at Metro Tech as they support this to the highest degree.

• IPM encourages the use of safer pesticides when needed.

• IPM enhances the campus landscape and reduces plant and tree losses.

• IPM creates a healthier campus for improved academic achievement & reduced absenteeism.

• IPM can reduce athletic field injuries & pest-related asthma symptoms.

• IPM is cost-effective.

This information was published as a program handout to the attendee’s and I thought would be valuable in spreading the news of IPM