Back to School: Don’t Let Lice Tag Along

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Back to School: Don’t Let Lice Tag Along  With the holidays over, kids are bundled up and on their way back to school. As students spend more time with their peers, they have the opportunity to share hats, scarves and, potentially, the transmission of head lice (Harel, 2024). Head lice are most common…

Keep Stink Bugs Out

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Keep Stink Bugs Out    The brown marmorated stink bug is a non-native insect unintentionally introduced to the United States around 30 years ago. Stink bugs feed on a variety…

How to Prevent Tick Bites This Fall

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How to Prevent Tick Bites This Fall    Ixodes scapularis With the cooler weather, fall is a great time to get outdoors. Maybe you’re thinking of conducting your science or…

Creating a Rodent IPM Plan for Your School

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Creating a Rodent IPM Plan for Your School  Rats and mice are a common issue in and around schools. They cause damage by chewing, scratching, depositing waste and potentially triggering…

Teaching Biocontrol of Invasive Species

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Teaching Biocontrol of Invasive Species In October, the North Central School IPM Working Group successfully piloted two invasive species curricula in classrooms, generating a rich and impactful learning environment for…