"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 Management 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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