1	Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Entomology
2	This is what can happen!
3	Why Now? Dichlorvos insecticide has been banned. All stocks must be removed before 1^st April 2004, or the Museum will be in breach of Health & Safety legislation. Naphthalene has not been used in the department for more than 10 years due to legal and health and safety reasons. If you think you have any please contact Sue Lewis on ext 5779 to arrange for disposal.
4	Major pests in Entomology
5	How do we monitor?
6	Incoming material Visual inspection Bag & seal Quarantine Freezing
7	Starch packing chips
8	Bagging material
9	Freezing
10	Annual Pest Totals
11	Risk Zones for Entomology
12	Risk Zone A Protocols Extra precautions for workstations within Zone A collections DO NOT introduce fresh material such as fresh plants, cut flowers or identification material and new accessions to area without IPM treatment DO NOT open perimeter windows (use alterative environmental conditioning methods such as air coolers and fans) KEEP work area tidy as special cleaning protocols apply KEEP all vulnerable collection material in over night collection storage KEEP all stored packaging and disposed materials in sealed containers TRANSPORT consumables in sealed containers
13	How do I know which zone I’m in?
14	Keeping Rodents out Keep outside doors closed Ensure rodent proofing is maintained
15	Don’t Feed the mice! We use poison bait to control mice BUT this only works if we stop feeding them with human food
16	Rodents: Monitoring and Reporting Report any sightings or fresh droppings to the Help Desk: ext. 5178 Report defects in the Building which may allow mice ingress
17	Cleaning
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19	Monitor and Report
20	Success lies with you! Be aware of the Risk Zone you are in and act accordingly. Store boxes or postal boxes held temporarily within workspaces must be placed in sealed plastic bags. Keep your work areas clean and tidy. Eat only in designated areas, never near collections. Quarantine – don’t bring untreated material into the collections (including furniture, stores & field equipment!) No pot plants or flowers in collections areas. No live cultures anywhere without express permission. Remove wool felt and cotton wool from collections. Monitor and Report!