Spend time treating patients, not pests: integrated pest management programs are essential for long-term success.(FACILITY MANAGEMENT)

From: Behavioral Healthcare | Date: May 1, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

Pests such as insects and rats are more than just an annoyance--they're a threat. They can carry diseases that can aggravate your patients' health, jeopardize food safety, and raise concerns with health inspectors. To wage the battle against pests--and win the war--healthcare facilities across the nation rely on integrated pest management (IPM), an environmentally conscious approach that incorporates non-chemical treatment methods.

Unlike traditional pest control methods, which rely mainly on regular and extensive use of pesticides to create a "pest barrier," IPM is a ...

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