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Relevant Links for Public Health Professionals

The following resources were referenced during the "Biology and Control of Vector and Public Health Pests: The Importance of IPM" in Norwood, MA in May, 2012. This course was geared toward public health professionals.

Websites

Pest Prevention by Design Guidelines
VDACS fact sheets on bed bugs (including one for Home Health Care and Social Workers)
Defining clutter, hoarding, etc
REAC's definition of cockroach infestation
CDC Vector Control
National Park Service Rodent Exclusion Manual
CT Ag Experiment Station's Tick Management Handbook
MA DPH Tickborne Diseases in MA: a physician's reference manual
MA DPH Tick Site
Tick App for Smartphones
Maine's Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program
National Pesticide Information Center and their Repellent Search Tool
Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings (EPA)
Maine's School IPM Program
Massachusetts School IPM Program
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Books

The Northeastern IPM Center receives support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, NIFA agreement number 2016-4866825905. The materials contained herein present a research-based, balanced, and objective approach to pest management in affordable housing and are intended to be used in their entirety. Any nonobjective or partial use of the materials is not recommended. Products, vendors, or commercial services mentioned or pictured in the trainings or presentations are for illustrative purposes only and are not meant to be endorsements.

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