Implementing IPM: IPM Contracts

IPM Contracts:

In-House Pest Control. If pest control is handled by in-house staff in your school, contact the supervisor of pest control. It is important to convey your deep interest in IPM and that you have completed background research on the topic. Discuss with the pest management supervisor all the benefits of IPM, including the reduced health risks associated with IPM implementation. Be sure to provide some of the School IPM references to the pest management supervisor {33}. Also, refer the pest management supervisor to the training workshops that will take place throughout Massachusetts. 

Contracted Pest Control. If pest control is handled by a private pest control operator, contact the person listed in the school's pest control contract as the supervisor or "contact" person. This information can be found by contacting the school district's purchasing agent. Discuss with the supervisor the overall method of pest control currently being used in your school. Let the supervisor know that you are interested in getting IPM implemented into your school. More than likely, the supervisor will possess considerable knowledge about IPM and should be willing to cooperate with your efforts depending upon certain contractual obligations {33}.When hiring of out-of-house services there are two issues worth considering:

Qualities of PMP & Pest Control Service - 

Pest Control Contract