ABSTRACT: In this pulmonary overview, I will be discussing current IPM practices being used on a national scale as well as in schoolyards. Increases tick population and tick-borne disease, such as Lyme has become a major health concern for both human and animals. In particular children ages 5 to 15 have be found to have a higher rate of Lyme disease cases. IPM on tick born disease is a complex topic incorporating research and practices from several federal agencies such as the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency, and The United States Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the overview is to share the gathered information on IPM practices with current researchers and research assistants in the hopes of creating more efficient plans reducing tick populations. More specifically, this overview addresses IPM practices in school yards due to children having higher cases of Lyme disease.
WC=147 READER'S PROFILE: Concerned parent for a child in a highly population tick zone. (such as the Mid-Atlantic).
READERS RESPONSE: I am nervous about my child exposure to pesticides and his overall safety. I understand that pesticides might be necessary for reducing tick population, however, I feel as if pesticides are overused. Especially outside of school zones. My child is walking home from school on paths that are subjected to pesticide use. On the other hand, I feel satisfy that you addressed other techniques that will not cause my child harm.
WC=147
READER'S PROFILE: Concerned parent for a child in a highly population tick zone. (such as the Mid-Atlantic).
READERS RESPONSE: I am nervous about my child exposure to pesticides and his overall safety. I understand that pesticides might be necessary for reducing tick population, however, I feel as if pesticides are overused. Especially outside of school zones. My child is walking home from school on paths that are subjected to pesticide use. On the other hand, I feel satisfy that you addressed other techniques that will not cause my child harm.