News Release

Integrated Pest Management in Concessioner Operations

News Release Date: December 13, 2021

Just like parks, concessioners are responsible for managing weeds, harmful insects, rats, mice and other pests within their in-park facilities. Under the authority of the 2006 National Park Services (NPS) Management Policies, concessioners must comply with the NPS's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Policies regarding pest management. IPM is a science-based decision-making process that determines the most appropriate and cost-effective management solution for the specific pest situation which includes identification of the pest, understanding the use and significance of a site or the importance of protecting a historic item, and education of the people involved. The NPS’s IPM Program works to protect national park resources from detrimental pests, while also reducing risks to people and the environment from pests and pest-related management strategies.

Every month, the NPS IPM Program hosts webinars on a variety of IPM and invasive species related topics which are open to anyone.

For the month of December, there will be three live presentations on biting and stinging insect envenomation, delusion infestations, and a recap of the 2021 NPS IPM Webinar Series. Two pre-recorded webinars on spray tip technology and investigating the active ingredients for invasive plant management will also be available.

To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4932452462607067151

You can find the schedule of monthly themes and register for future webinars on the NPS Common Learning Portal, and you can find recordings of previous sessions on the IPM YouTube playlist. Feel free to send any questions or topic suggestions to  e-mail us.