Tick Safety in Schools

"Tick Safety in Schools: Integrated Pest Management for Protecting Children from Tick-Borne Diseases" identifies and describes various IPM techniques. Topics include:

  • Tick Presence and Tick-borne Disease Prevalence
  • Tick Biology
  • IPM Strategies for Reducing Tick Populations
    • Recommended Landscape Managment Practices for Schools
    • Special Considerations for School Gardens and Landscaping
  • Tick Prevention and Control Recommendations
  • Communication Strategies
  • Measuring the Effectiveness of Tick IPM Methods

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