Community
Pesticide Education
Program (CPEP) |
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pdf) |
Our
Mission
Working together to reduce the health
and environmental risks of pests and pesticides in Michigan
communities. |
Philosophy
We believe that the best way
to eliminate the misuse of pesticides and reduce the risks of pests
and pesticides in our homes is to teach community members about
safe pest management.
We believe that through education residents will
be empowered to fight and manage pests in their communities.
Who We Are
The Community Pesticide Education Program (CPEP) is administered
by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Michigan State University.
Partners include the Michigan Pest Control Association, the University
of Michigan, the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association, the
Michigan Environmental Action Council, the Michigan Migrant Legal
Assistance Project, and the Environmental Protection Agency, Region
5.
What We Do
CPEP forms Community IPM Education Working Groups made up of community
organizations, leaders, and residents to identify the education
and resources needed in the specific community to combat pests in
the safest and most effective way possible. CPEP then offers hands-on
training, information, and resources targeted at problem pests in
that community.
Common Household
Pests of Concern
Cockroaches
Rats
Mice
Pantry Pests
Head Lice
Fleas
Ants
Bats
Approach to
Pest Control
We teach Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as a sensible and safer
way to battle pests in our homes.
IPM in the home involves
asking the following questions:
What pests are present, and how many are there?
Where are they coming from?
How can I control them?
How can I keep them out?
Control Methods can
include:
Sanitation
Exclusion
Mechanical means (trapping, fly swatters)
Biological control
Pesticides
By following these principles, we can control pests and minimize
health risks in our homes.
Contact us
to learn more about our program
Larry Swain
Pesticide and Plant Pest Management
Michigan Department of Agriculture
611 W. Ottawa Street
Lansing, MI 48933
517-373-1087
swainl@state.mi.us
Carolyn Randall
Pesticide Safety Education Program
Michigan State University
B18 Food Safety and Toxicology
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-353-4494
randallc@msu.edu |
