IPM Star Home IPM Institute Home Join About Us ... Search Moore Child Development Center, Carlisle Barracks, PA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 31, 2005 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER BECOMES NATIONÂS FIRST ÂIPM STAR UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.  A child development center that has been pesticide-free for over twelve years was recently awarded the first IPM STAR certification for a childcare facility in the nation. The Carlisle Barracks Moore Child Development Center (CDC), serving 134 children, is a model for this common sense pest management. IPM, or integrated pest management, is a kid-safe, economical, and scientific approach . IPM integrates knowledge of pest identity and biology with pest monitoring so that action, if needed, can be taken at just the right time. In addition, IPM uses a combination of management tactics that are more likely to be safe and effective. Moore CDC, located at the Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., was awarded the IPM STAR from the IPM Institute of North America. According to Dr. Thomas Green, president of the institute, IPM STAR certification is a rigorous process that includes an on-site inspection by an independent professional trained in IPM. "We're very pleased that Moore CDC has undertaken this process, both to improve their IPM program and increase the visibility of IPM as a great alternative for anyone who has to deal with pest problems," states Dr. Green. According to Keith Bailey, installation pest management coordinator for Carlisle Barracks, their goal is to use no pesticides at Moore CDC and none have been used in the building for over twelve years. ÂStinging insect nests are a problem here, but our contractor simply removes them with soap and water as soon as we spot them, Bailey explains. ÂWe realize we may need to use pesticides at some point if we canÂt solve a pest problem some other way, but weÂre working hard to make sure that doesnÂt happen. | |
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