These readings provide basic background information on urban integrated pest management and the development of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs for the control of rodents, cockroaches, and head lice. IPM is a decision-making process for deciding if pest supprssion treatments are needed, when they should be initiated, where they should be applied, and what strategy and mix of tactics to use. IPM combines a variety of approaches (tools) with which to manage pests. These include human behavior changes, habitat modification, physical controls, biological control agents, and least-toxic chemical controls. Using these techniques, an IPM program maintains the size of a pest population at or below an acceptable level. In addition, the amount of toxic material put into the environment is kept as small as possible. Included in the readings are scientific discussions of IPM as well as graphic handouts that can be reproduced and distributed. A bibliography suggesting more in-depth information and instruction in urban IPM is also included. (JN)