School IPM Coalitions: Building Collaboration for More Effective Pest Management in Schools

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
March 31, 2022
Price
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Overview

This 6-page publication is designed to provide a practical guide to starting and sustaining effective coalitions for Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Coalitions create an ongoing peer-to-peer support network for school professionals and others working to reduce pest problems and pesticide use in schools. This publication is designed to provide a practical guide to starting and sustaining effective coalitions for Integrated Pest Management (IPM). (6 pages).

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