Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is one of the approved services under Asthma Remediation, part of Medi-Cal’s Community Supports program. As Medi-Cal managed care plan (MCP) staff or Asthma Remediation program managers, it’s essential to understand the benefits of IPM services and how IPM services can be incorporated into Asthma Remediation.
In a one-hour virtual training, RAMP and UC IPM provided an overview of IPM principles, including why it is the preferred method for managing pests for those with asthma. We outlined how to integrate IPM into AR services, bridging the gap between identifying pest problems through the home environmental asthma trigger assessment and selecting the IPM supplies and services to provide. Additionally, the training identified strategies for delivering services to homeowners and renters, provide guidance on navigating landlord-tenant interactions, and outline criteria for selecting IPM providers.
A recording of the webinar can be found here. PowerPoint slides can be found here.
Questions? Reach out to Anne Kelsey Lamb at anne@rampasthma.org.
This project was funded by the Department of Pesticide Regulation. The contents may not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the State of California.