Do I Smell a Stink Bug?

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School IPM 2015 Newsletter: October 2014

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Do I Smell a Stink Bug?

Tick-Safe-Schools

U.S.Department of EducationGreen Ribbon Schools Deadlines

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Greetings from School IPM 2015! Every day, 49 million children attend school in theUnited States, served by nearly seven million teachersand staff. But they're not alone. Schools are alsofrequented by a number of pests including cockroaches,mice, dust mites and more. Asthma is epidemic amongchildren, impacting nearly 6% of school childrennationally with rates as high as 25% in urban centers. House mice and cockroaches are potent asthma triggers.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a prevention-based, highly effective approach proven to reduce pestcomplaints and pesticide use by up to 90% in schools andother public buildings. IPM practices such as sanitationand exclusion also improve food safety, fire safety andenergy conservation. Our newsletter highlights real-lifeexamples of IPM in practice and can help you start anIPM program in your school district. For moreinformation, visit www.schoolipm2015.com.

Do I Smell a Stink Bug? As autumn temperatures cool, brown marmorated stinkbugs (BMSB) seek out winter homes. Much like ladybeetles, boxelder bugs and cluster flies, BMSB preferwarm, dry habitat for overwintering. BMSB can be foundoverwintering in dead standing trees and in houses andother structures including school buildings. Identification

Stink bugs are named forthe odor they emit whendisturbed or crushed.



Adult BMSBDavid R. Lance, USDA APHIS PPQ,bugwood.org

Eggs and nymph BMSBDavid R. Lance, USDA APHIS PPQ, bugwood.org

What's New This Month

Looking for a School IPM resource?Common Pests Found in Schools andDay Care Centers: Midwest Region

describes common pests and how tocontrol them. The PDF booklet

covers: ants, cockroaches, bees andwasps, flies, stored product pests,spiders, occasional invaders and

mammalian pests.

HighlightsOctober is Children's HealthMonth!

In 1992, the American Academy ofPediatrics established October asChild Health Month in order tofocus national attention onchildren's health issues.

One of many species ofstink bugs, the BMSB isabout 5/8 inch long andmarbled brown in color.Identifying characteristicsfor this Asian speciesinclude white bands on theantennae and legs, a bluntforward edge of the head,a smooth thorax and dark

banded tips on the forewings.

Eggs are oval, white topale green anddeposited in clusters onleaves. Nymphs progressthrough five immaturestages before reachingadulthood, sheddingtheir outer skin as theydo so. Newly hatchednymphshave an orange

abdomen with dark brown plates. BMSB is an invasive pest in the US, originating in easternAsia and arriving in the Mid-Atlantic region more than adozen years ago. The insect has now been detected in41 states. Fortunately, a number of native predators andparasites are taking advantage of BMSB as a resource,and may be slowing population growth. Asian nativenatural enemies are also under consideration forpotential release in the US. Crop damage and nuisance statusSevere crop damage has been reported in PA, NJ, WV,MD, DE and VA. Additional states reporting crop damageinclude WA, OR, NY, OH, KY, TN and NC. BMSB feeds onmany types of fruit, vegetables and ornamental plants.Adults and nymphs cause pockmarks by injecting tissue-destroying enzymes and sucking juices from fruit andseeds. The injured flesh under the skin hardens, makingproduce unsellable in the fresh market. The primary concern for schools is movement of theBMSB into buildings. BMSB rarely feed and do notreproduce during the winter. They do not sting, bite,spread disease or bore into wood, but rather become anuisance including collecting in large numbers insidebuildings. IPM for BMSB



Children are particularly vulnerableto toxins because they processthem differently then adults, havea more rapid metabolic rate andhave more hand to mouth behavior. The National Academy of Sciences1993 Landmark Report estimatesthat 50% of lifetime pesticideexposure occurs in the first fiveyears of life. To learn more about children'senvironmental health and vieweducational materials, click here. To learn more about how SchoolIPM can improve children's health,click here.

Upcoming Events

October 26, 2014Education FacilitiesManagement Forum

Chicago, IL More Information

November 13-14, 2014TIPMAPS

Corpus Christi, TX More Information

November 16-19, 2014Entomological Society ofAmerica (ESA) National

Meeting Portland, OR

More Information

March 24-26, 20158th International IPM

Symposium Salt Lake City, UT

More Information

April 2, 2015Turfgrass IPM Workshop

Santa Maria, CA More Information

The best way to avoid BMSB problems in schools is toexclude them. Screen openings on vents, utility pipesand window air conditioners. Seal gaps along fascia andensure door sweeps ad seals are tight on exterior doors.Turn off unnecessary exterior lighting to reduce BMSBattraction to buildings at night. To capture BMSB once inside, use a vacuum. Be awarethe vacuum may acquire the odor of stink bugs if largenumbers are present. A designated BMSB vacuum may beadvisable in that case. BMSB can also be captured byplacing a foil roasting pan filled with soap and water inaffected rooms, darkening the room and shining aflashlight on the pan. BMSB will be attracted to the lightand fall into the water. Resources

Webinar recording: All Bugs Good and Bad WebinarSeries: Kudzu Bug and Brown Marmorated Stink Bugpresented by Dr. Michael Toews, University ofGeorgia and Dr. Tracy Leskey, USDA AgricultureResearch ServicersBrown Marmorated Stink Bug IPM Working GroupHow to Manage Pests in Gardens and Landscapes:Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, University ofCalifornia Statewide Integrated Pest ManagementProgramStop Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, an initiativeincludes more than 50 researchers from 10institutions across the U.S. working together toform a defense against BMSB.

Tick-Safe-SchoolsLast month, participants learned how to prevent tickproblems in the school environment. Presentersincluded Thomas Mather, University of the Rhode IslandCenter for Vector Borne Diseases; Marcia Anderson,EPA's School IPM Center of Expertise; Kathy Murray,Maine Department of Agriculture; and ChristineDunathan, Director of Institutional Advancement atFriends Community School. Creating Tick Safe SchoolsUsing IPM, the second in a series, was presented onSeptember 30, 2014 as part of the EPA School IPMWebinar Series.

Dr. Mather discussed tickborne diseases andprevalence, identificationand the Tick Encounter web



An adult female blacklegged tick,engorged after a blood mealScott Bauer, USDA Agricultural ResearchService, bugwood.org

April 6-8, 20152015 Imported Fire Ant and

Invasive Pest AntConference

New Orleans, LA More Information

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resource. This is a greatresource center to learnhow to be tick smart! Fortips on avoiding questingticks and steps to takewhen you find a tick, checkout the School IPM AprileNewsletter. Teachingchildren to conduct tickchecks and emphasizing theimportance of education

will help considerably with tick management on schoolgrounds. TickSpotters is a service offered through the websitewhere you can send in a picture for identification.Individuals have the opportunity to guess the tickspecies, currently with a 50% success rate. Dr. Matheralso spoke about the importance of conducting a riskassessment. The number of ticks spotted per hourdetermines the risk level and what action needs to betaken. Dr. Anderson reviewed prevention through landscapedesign. Remove leaves and vegetation weeds that mightharbor ticks. Create a nine-inch buffer zone aroundbuildings and plant deer resistant plants to minimizetick presence. Dr. Murray discussed the importance of monitoring, howto incorporate tick prevention into your school IPM planand personalized strategies for schools. "A tick IPM planshould include components for communication,monitoring and identifying ticks, landscaping to reducetick encounters, setting action thresholds, record-keeping, and regular review and evaluation," said Dr.Murray. Recommended prevention methods includepersonal protective measures such as repellents,protective clothing, and body checks and landscapemodifications to reduce tick habitat and discourage deerand mice. To learn more about the best method for yourschools' situation, check out information resources suchas eXtension.org and Tickapp.tamu.edu. Ms. Dunathan discussed real-world school tick issues andfirst-hand tick management challenges. Sheimplemented three key lessons:

1. Asses your site; measure your risk before you takeaction.

2. Educate staff, parents and teachers aboutprevention and consequences of tick bites for



overall cooperation.3. Get started and adjust as you go; understand that

different challenges will arise, modify and selectstrategies that work best for your school.

Power point slides from the presentation will beavailable to view in the upcoming weeks by clickinghere. Below is a list of upcoming webinars:

Bed Bugs in Schools: December 16, 2014, 1:00 PMCentralKeeping Rodents Out of Your School: January 27,2014, 11:00 AM CentralDealing with Nuisance Birds Around Schools:February 24, 2015, 1:00 PM Central

U.S.Department of Education Green RibbonSchools Deadlines Approaching

The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schoolsprogram recognizes schools, school districts andinstitutions of higher education that go above andbeyond to accomplish three objectives:

1. Reduce environmental impact and costs, includingwater, energy use and transportation.

2. Improve the health and wellness of students andstaff, including environmental health nutrition andfitness.

3. Provide environmental education that incorporatesscience, technology, engineering and math (STEM)and green career pathways.

The goal of the award program is to motivate educationprofessionals to evaluate facilities and pursueopportunities to improve health and the environment,comprehensively and collaboratively with state health,environment and energy agency counterparts. Nomineesmust exhibit achievement in all three pillars. Schools, districts, colleges and universities do not applydirectly; state education authorities must nominatethem. State participation is voluntary; candidates shouldlet their state departments of education or state highereducation authority know of their interest in beingnominated. Deadlines to inform state educationauthorities of interest vary by state; click here for a listof state contacts to find out more information. States submit final nominees to the US Department ofEducation by February 1st of each year. Each state may



nominate up to five pre-kindergarten through grade 12schools or school districts, and a single post-secondaryinstitution. Honorees are announced annually on Earth Day, April22nd and are invited to attend a national ceremony inJuly to receive a sustainable plaque and flag. To view alist of past winners, click here.

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