"When did IPM begin?"

I get ask this question frequently and readers might like to read the following.

IPM started out in a couple of different concepts that later merged. The first concept was "Supervised Pest Control". This was the monitoring of pests and levels to measure success and when to take action. The other concept was "compatible pest control" where the implementation of different practices had to work together. The word "integrated" came out of the use of the word "compatible".

One person instrumental in coining the phrase "Integrated Pest Management" was Dr. Perry L. Adkisson. While working at the Texas A&M University’s entomology department, Dr. Adkisson's research was used to stop the spread of the boll weevil into Texas. His scientific study of the behavior of the boll weevil led to its control and eradication.

IPM became national policy in February 1972 and President Richard Nixon directed federal agencies to advance IPM. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter established an IPM Coordinating Committee.

In the modern day Structural Pest Control industry, IPM has lent itself more towards reducing the use of pesticides and minimizing chemical exposure to people, pets, the environment, and non-target organisms.

in 1998, Governor Paul Cellucci, enacted the Executive Order no. 403 that declared Integrated Pest Management for Massachusetts State Agencies.

The information above came from the Spring Edition of the "American Entomologist" and other sources.

Mosquito and Tick Control

Hi All, I just put together a condensed reference guide on Mosquitoes and Ticks and their Control

There is both a traditional and a green spray available to treat mosquito and tick resting areas outside your building. This service is for Home owners as well as office properties, apartments buildings, condominiums, etc.

The viewer is low resolution so download for the clearer documents.

Also see the CDC's

• Lyme disease: What you need to know  [PDF - 12 pages]

Speak Latin

Speak Latin!: Technicians at MD Weaver have been studying the Latin classifications of Insect Orders. Even when the exact identification of an insect is not easily obtainable, the insect can be at least isolated as to what category such as Order or Family to start the diagnosis process. 
A trick for remembering the classification system of Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species: "Kings Play Chess On Fine Ground Sand"!

Spring Training Seminar to Pest Industry Professionals

March 6 and 7, 2014: New England Pest Management Spring Seminar concluded. Dr. George Rambo, Joe Barile, myself and others gave presentations.

My discussion was on stinging insects. MD Weaver clients can have seminars tailored for their sites and delivered by Mark. Please contact me for more information, mark@mdweaver.com

Ant Season

Because of the Polar Vortex and the extended cold season, ants are expected to awaken quickly when the warm weather finally arrives.

LEED Green Associate

LEED Green Associate:
In keeping current with the latest use of Green services in LEED EB O&M, Mark Weaver is now a LEED Green Associate.
Ongoing Training: Charlie Maddocks, Technical Manager, is working towards getting he A.C.E. or Associate Certified Entomologist designation in the next few months.
For more information, visit www.entsoc.org.

NH Bed bug Action Committee

Februay 2014

Bed Bug Action Committee
Bed Bugs have leveled in most larger US cities. However they are still on the rise in the smaller towns and some southern states.
I look forward to contributing to the NH Bed Bug Action Committee, and working to help service providers, landlords, and other "stakeholders" in the matter deal with this pest.
The Seacoast BBAC meeting was held today in Dover New Hampshire.
For more information, visit www.nhbedbugs.com