StopPests IPM in Multifamily Housing Blog

Webinar Recording is Online: Developing a Pest Exclusion Program for Cockroaches and Rodents

You can view the recorded webinar Developing a Pest Exclusion Program for Cockroaches and Rodents with Dr. Matt Frye here: http://stoppests.org/go/exclusion Housing staff can now view this on-line training to learn about a vital part of any IPM program: exclusion. Keeping pests out of buildings is a priority in effectively addressing any pest infestation but rodents and cockroaches in particular. Read more →

Can Bed Bugs Be Controlled With 'Green' Products?

Do natural, essential oil-based sprays provide control of bed bugs? It's complicated! Pesticide sprays (chemical or 'green') may assist with control, but only when part of a larger IPM program. And only when they are proven to be effective through valid testing. Read this blog post to learn what research tells us about natural pesticides and bed bug management. Read more →

Thousands of People Line Up for Bed Bug Webinar

Over 3000 people registered for the StopPests webinar "Lowering Costs with an In-House Bed Bug Prevention and Management Plan”. The recording of this research update for affordable housing providers can now be viewed online at http://stoppests.org/vtechbedbug Read more →

Do-It-Yourself Pest Control: What Really Works? (sample newsletter article)

Sample Newsletter article for multifamily housing on DIY pest control tips. Read more →

StopPests and the National Healthy Homes Conference

Register by 4/15 for the 2014 National Healthy Homes Conference and you'll be entered in a raffle to attend a special Smart Home tour with HGTV’s Jack Thomason. Read more →

The Relevance of IPM

Call to Action: join conversations as ambassadors for IPM. Read more →

Healthy Homes and Asthma

To kick off Asthma Awareness Month, read about our recent experience at the OH Lead & Healthy Homes Conference. Read more →

Tricks of the Trade—Building Contractors and Maintenance

The Pest Prevention by Design Guidelines is invaluable for anyone who wants an easy-to-use reference on the non-chemical aspects of IPM. Read more →

Case Studies of IPM at Section 8 Properties

Case studies on contractor- and management-led IPM programs in Section 8 housing. Read more →

Building Out Pests: Part One of a Three Part Series

Many pests come from outside. Learn how to block them out by reading this article from the "School IPM 2015 Newsletter." Read more →