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2	What is IPM and why do we need it? Rodents are a health risk
3	Why Now? Country-wide increases in rodent infestation The phasing out of dichlorvos (Vapona) insecticide Has been used effectively in the Museum for over 20 years All stocks were removed before 1^st April 2004. The Museum will be in breach of Health & Safety legislation if significant stocks are subsequently found
4	Damaging Pests: Guernsey Carpet Beetle
5	Damaging Pests: Guernsey Carpet Beetle
6	Damaging Pests: Biscuit Beetle
7	Damaging Pests: Silverfish and Booklice
8	Damaging Pests: Silverfish and Booklice
9	Rodents - some facts
10	Mice and Damage
11	Mice and Damage
12	Insects like to hide in...
13	Insects like to hide in...
14	Insects love dirt and clutter!
15	Rodent breeding grounds in the Museum...
16	Preventing pests the IPM way
17	Risk Zone Plans
18	How do I know what zone I’m in?
19	Risk Zone: Protocols – an example for Entomology
20	Where are the problems? How do we know?
21	What can I do to help?
22	Checking vulnerable specimens
23	Monitor and Report
24	Rodents: Monitoring and Reporting Report any sightings or fresh droppings to the Help Desk: ext. 6000 Report defects in the building that might allow mice ingress
25	What can I do to help?
26	Cleaning
27	Don’t Feed the mice! We use poison bait to control mice BUT this only works if we stop feeding them with human food
28	Keeping Rodents out
29	Personal responsibilities Be aware of the Risk Zone you are in and act accordingly Eat only in designated areas Keep areas clean Monitor and Report!
30	IPM Leaders
31	Who can help you?