A program to reduce pesticide spraying in the indoor environment: evaluation of the 'Roach Coach' project.

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M E Campbell,J J Dwyer,F Goettler,F Ruf,M Vittiglio,

PURPOSE: To assess the effectiveness of a pilot integrated pest management (IPM) program in controlling cockroaches in an apartment complex, without pesticide sprays. METHODS: A brief educational session and booklet were provided to tenants. Non-spray pest control methods were promoted. A telephone questionnaire was administered at pre- and post-test to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of tenants. Cockroach counts were determined at pre- and post-test. The type and frequency of pesticide treatments were monitored prior to and during the 8-month IPM demonstration period. RESULTS: Overall, the knowledge, attitudes and practices of tenants improved after the IPM intervention. There was a significant shift in treatment type away from spraying towards more paste/gel treatments. Cockroach levels tended to be lower after IPM compared with before. CONCLUSION: A brief educational session and booklet can influence building residents to accept and comply with an IPM program. This program can be effective in controlling cockroaches without pesticide sprays.

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ME Campbell,JJ Dwyer,F Goettler,F Ruf,M Vittiglio,

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MEDLINE DATE: 1999 Jul-Aug

A program to reduce pesticide spraying in the indoor environment: evaluation of the 'Roach Coach' project. Journal Published:

PUBLICATION TYPE: Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov

Journal: Canadian journal of public health. Revue canadienn

VOLUME: 90

Page Numbers: 277-81

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ISSN: 0008-4263

DAY: 13

MONTH: 02

YEAR: 2008

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LANGUAGE: eng

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KEYWORDS: Questionnaires

MESH TERMS: adverse effects

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Substance Name: Insecticides

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AFFILIATION: Toronto Public Health. mcampbe2@city.toronto.on.ca

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