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Pb1764-Managing Pests In Childcare Facilities, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1764-Managing Pests In Childcare Facilities, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Insects, Pests, Plant Diseases and Weeds
Everyone agrees it is important to protect children and childcare workers from needless contact with products used to manage pests. It is equally as important to make sure children and workers are not harmed or made sick by coming in contact with pests. For example, many people do not know that cockroaches can make people sick. German cockroaches are the most common pests in kitchens. They, along with flies and other pests, can spread germs that can cause food poisoning. Cockroaches can even cause someone with asthma to have an attack. Mosquitoes, ticks, rodents and birds can transfer organisms that …
Sp674-Getting Started With Ipm (Integrated Pest Management) In Child-Serving Facilities, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp674-Getting Started With Ipm (Integrated Pest Management) In Child-Serving Facilities, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Environment (Indoor & Outdoor)
Many states are beginning to adopt integrated pest management (IPM) practices in schools and other child-serving facilities. UT Extension and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture have been promoting school IPM in Tennessee since 1996. IPM is an approach to pest management that relies on common-sense practices rather than depending exclusively on pesticides. IPM uses information about pests’ life cycles to control them, and reduces risk to people and to the environment.
The primary goal of IPM is finding the cause of pest problems. Understanding what pests need to survive is the key. Pests live in areas that provide basic needs …
Sp467 Food Works - Healthy Food Choices, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp467 Food Works - Healthy Food Choices, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Food, Nutrition and Food Safety
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Sp605-E-Who Is At Risk For Childhood Lead Poisoning, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp605-E-Who Is At Risk For Childhood Lead Poisoning, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Environment (Indoor & Outdoor)
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Sp468 Food Works - Food Labels Help You Choose A Healthy Diet, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp468 Food Works - Food Labels Help You Choose A Healthy Diet, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Food, Nutrition and Food Safety
1. Food labels tell us a lot about the food.
• name of the food
• manufacturer
• nutrition information
• ingredients
2. We can use the label to help us choose a healthy diet.