Question of the Week
As the air temperature continues to drop with the changing seasons, rodents and insects look for warmer places to reside
(such as houses and apartments).

Source: University of Salford
Apartments and houses are frequently
hosts to common pests such as cockroaches, fleas, termites, ants, mice, and rats.
Pesticides are often used in pest management. However, pesticides do pose risks to human health and the environment.

What are possible health affects caused by pesticides? Select ALL that apply.
Cancer	Affects hormones
X-ray vision	Irritate eyes and skin

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Source: Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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Pennsylvania Environment and Ecology Standard

4.5 Integrated Pest Management

Source: IPM

ACTIVITY: IPM Super Sleuth

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