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Resistance of Insect Pests and Disease Vectors to Synthetic Pyrethroids.
Mueller-Beilschmidt, Doria – Journal of Pesticide Reform, 1991
Examined is the development of resistance and secondary pest outbreaks and disease vectors. Two examples are considered in depth. A list of 42 references is included. (CW)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Elementary Secondary Education, Hazardous Materials, Organic Chemistry
Are Pesticides Taking Away the Ability of Our Children to Learn?
O'Brien, Mary – Journal of Pesticide Reform, 1991
The effects of neurotoxins on the development of the central and peripheral nervous systems are discussed. Organophosphates, carbamates, organic solvents, and dioxin are highlighted. The effects of long- and short-term exposure are described. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Educational Facilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
An End to Methyl Bromide Booby Traps in Dade County, Florida Schools.
Benson, Edmund F. – Journal of Pesticide Reform, 1991
The background and development of the integrated pest management program in the Dade County, Florida, Schools is discussed. The activities of this IPM program are described. (CW)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
A Pesticide-free School for a Chemically Sensitive Family in Boise, Idaho.
Bennett, Mary Ellen – Journal of Pesticide Reform, 1991
The efforts of one family to change the pesticide policy of their school district are described. Stressed is the need to educate teachers, physicians, and students. (CW)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Adopting Integrated Pest Management in Schools.
Currie, William E. – Journal of Pesticide Reform, 1991
The development of an effective Integrated Pest Management program is discussed. Provided are the common goals and procedures involved in adopting an Integrated Pest Management program for schools. (CW)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
SPUR: Moving San Diego, California Schools toward Integrated Pest Management.
Taylor, Sharon – Journal of Pesticide Reform, 1991
The preparation of a report, slide show, and brochure to promote awareness of the hazards of toxic pest control for school pest management personnel in the San Diego Unified School District is discussed. The future plans of the coalition are proposed. (CW)
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Facilities, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
Circle of Change: Oak Park, Illinois, Schools Reduce Pesticide Use.
Mullarkey, Barbara – Journal of Pesticide Reform, 1991
A 2-year involvement to change the pesticide policy of the Oak Park, Illinois, schools is described. The new policy is discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Educational Planning, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
From Spray Tanks to Caulk Guns: Successful School IPM in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Forbes, William – Journal of Pesticide Reform, 1991
Described is the successful development of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program in a school system in Maryland. The importance of training both staff and the community are stressed. (CW)
Descriptors: Community Education, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities, Elementary Secondary Education