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2004 Midwest School IPM Workshop

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Participants in the Midwest School IPM Workshop, held in Ames, Iowa, March 23-25, 2004
Food debris behind a vending machine can provide nourishment for pests for several days or weeks.
One method of checking the types of insects present in a school is to look at the window sills, which serve as a passive monitoring technique.
Floor drains should be checked for pest activity and sanitation issues
Hollow legs of kitchen equipment and loose floor tiles make excellent cockroach harborage
High School Loading Dock Close proximity of loading dock and garbage dumpster is a concern at this site. Also note the areas a rodent or insect pest could find a hiding place before gaining access to the structure.
Insect entry to the cafeteria area is unhindered because windows do not have screens
Kansas Contingent Participants from Kansas: (Left to Right) Sharon Dobesh, Gary Boutz, Mike Thomas, Howard Johnson, and Cliff Burke. Mark Shour, workshop organizer, is in center of photo.
South Dakota Contingent Participants from South Dakota: (Left to Right) Jim Wilson, Dugan Bad Warrior, and Darrell Deneke. Mark Shour, workshop organizer, is at left center of photo.
Electrical conduit and box behind a vending machine can serve as home to ants and cockroaches
Electrical conduit and box above vending machines should be checked for pests
Rodent multiple catch trap with urine stains. Mice jump on top of the device long before they attempt to enter it.
HVAC system in food storage area is open for pest harborage or runways. Note clutter on shelves and cardboard boxes.
High School Kitchen Walk-in refrigerator in kitchen installed in a very small area. Pest managers do not have access to most of the areas involved due to the size constraints.
Area above walk-in refrigerators should be investigated and monitored for pest activity.
Participants outside the small dishwashing area
Bobby Corrigan explaining the pest harborage areas and ideal environmental conditions in a dishwashing area