5. Improve Non-Pesticide Methods Regular and ongoing cleaning of [Frequency] Improve: Interior trash handling areas [_________] Exterior trash handling areas [_________] Mechanical pest management methods Laundry rooms [_________] Sanitation Storage areas [_________] Waste management Regular removal of interior trash [_________] Natural control agents. Confirm dumpsters Are of adequate size Are in good repair Have tightly fitting lids Are located at least 25 feet from building Show no signs of overflow problems. 6. Prevent Entry and Movement Exterior sealed. holes greater than ¼” Monitor and maintain structures and grounds Cracks in walls, foundation and floor sealed. including Sewer traps filled with water. Sealing cracks Screens in place on opened windows and doors Eliminating moisture intrusion and in warm weather. accumulation Door sweeps in good working condition. Add physical barriers to pest entry and Materials damaged by water quickly repaired or movement. replaced. Cause of water damage corrected. Status at Development Comment on Existing Strategies and Essential Elements of Effective IPM (checkmark all that are present) Deficiencies; Make Recommendations (per HUD May 27, 2007 Guidance) 7. Educate Residents and Update Leases Resident leases set specific requirements for: Develop an outreach/educational program Housekeeping, sanitation, and trash storage. Ensure that Reporting of pests, leaks, and mold. leases reflect residents’
5. Improve Non-Pesticide Methods Improve: Mechanical pest management methods Sanitation Waste management Natural control agents. Regular and ongoing cleaning of [Frequency] Interior trash handling areas [_________] Exterior trash handling areas [_________] Laundry rooms [_________] Storage areas [_________] Regular removal of interior trash [_________] Confirm dumpsters Are of adequate size Are in good repair Have tightly fitting lids Are located at least 25 feet from building Show no signs of overflow problems. 6. Prevent Entry and Movement Monitor and maintain structures and grounds including Sealing cracks Eliminating moisture intrusion and accumulation Add physical barriers to pest entry and movement. Exterior holes greater than ¼” sealed. Cracks in walls, foundation and floor sealed. Sewer traps filled with water. Screens in place on opened windows and doors in warm weather. Door sweeps in good working condition. Materials damaged by water quickly repaired or replaced. Cause of water damage corrected. Essential Elements of Effective IPM (per HUD May 27, 2007 Guidance) Status at Development (checkmark all that are present) Comment on Existing Strategies and Deficiencies; Make Recommendations 7. Educate Residents and Update Leases Develop an outreach/educational program Ensure that leases reflect residents’ Resident leases set specific requirements for: Housekeeping, sanitation, and trash storage. Reporting of pests, leaks, and mold.