December 12th, 2017
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Notice is to inform public housing agencies (PHAs) and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) of the additional reference materials on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) beyond Maintenance Guidebook Seven: Termite, Insect and Rodent Control. PHAs and TDHEs (HAs) may choose to share this information with families and property owners participating in their programs. 2.APPLICABILITY: The information in this Notice may be of interest to HAs, property owners, property managers, and family program participants when they review their pest control efforts. The decision to reflect IPM processes in their ongoing pest control efforts rests solely on local management. The use of this material is voluntary for the HAs; however, HUD does encourage HAs to consider the IPM approach for pest control. 3. BACKGROUND: The goal of IPM (per the Environmental ProtectionAgency) is to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible haza rd to people, property, and the environment. To undertake IPM, property managers should be committed to ongoing or continuous monitoring and record keeping, education of resident and staff, and good communication between residents and building managers. IPM methods involve restricted access to food/water, sanitation and waste management, mechanical control, natural control agents, physical barriers, structural maintenance, and, where necessary, conservative application of pesticides.