Thanks to a grant from IDEM and EPA Region 5, Purdue Coop Extension Service is offering a variety of integrated pest management services for schools. Dr. Tim Gibb is leading the project with support from Dr. Al Fournier and Dr. Fred Whitford of Purdue University and Dr. Marc Lame of Indiana University. These services include

• Conducting six free training sessions throughout Indiana this summer for school maintenance managers and staff..
• Developing a website.

Setting up model projects in two school districts, Benton County and Vigo County to complement and expand on the success in Monroe County.

Your school district should be participating. If not, ask administrators why. Your questions make a difference!

See IKE's broader effort on pesticides for more details.