(1427,2,'2014-03-20 17:03:04','2014-03-20 17:03:04','<h2>All Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back ! newsletters vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! NEWSLETTERS VOL.5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! NEWSLETTERS VOL.9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-Pest-Control-Operator-for-Bed-Bugs.pdf\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator for Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\r\n<a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','All Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-03-20 17:03:04','2014-03-20 17:03:04','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1428,2,'2014-03-20 17:40:42','2014-03-20 17:40:42','On March 12, 2014 we hosted a successful <i>Bed Bug Preparedness 101: Bed Bug Plan Development for Condominium Associations and Cooperatives.</i> During the half-day event, Midwest Pesticide Action Center staff led association and cooperative board members through a detailed, sample bed bug preparedness plan that included best management practices for education, monitoring, inspecting, and treating units, while recognizing the unique governing challenges these buildings have. Attendees left with a plan that will allow them to be prepared for bed bug sightings and infestations in their buildings.\r\n\r\nThe Chicago Bed Bug Ordinance states that all condominium associations and cooperatives must have a bed bug pest management plan in place by <b>March 24th, 2014</b>. This plan must include detection, inspection and treatment strategies, as well as proper record-keeping procedures for pest control activities.\r\n\r\nAttendees from both sessions that day manage over 9,000 units, making this one of the more impactful single events Midwest Pesticide Action Center holds. This was a great opportunity to discuss the relationship between pest control practices and the health of people and the environments we live in.\r\n\r\nOur sample plan goes above and beyond the minimum that is required under the ordinance. In order to minimize using pesticides, MPAC and pest professionals advocate for frequent monitoring and inspection. Our plan helps to give people the tools they need to make good pest control decisions to get the best results with the lowest negative impacts.\r\n\r\nFor more information on bed bug control, Chicago’s ordinance, and how to hire a responsible, experienced pest control operator, visit our resources page <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Our next event is scheduled for May 9th and is designed for both multi-unit building managers and condominium associations. Sign up <a class=\"more\" title=\"Events\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">here</a>.</strong>','Condominium Associations and Cooperatives Prepare for Bed Bugs','','inherit','closed','open','','1423-autosave-v1','','','2014-03-20 17:40:42','2014-03-20 17:40:42','',1423,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1423-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1429,2,'2014-03-20 17:40:54','2014-03-20 17:40:54','On March 12, 2014 we hosted a successful <i>Bed Bug Preparedness 101: Bed Bug Plan Development for Condominium Associations and Cooperatives.</i> During the half-day event, Midwest Pesticide Action Center staff led association and cooperative board members through a detailed, sample bed bug preparedness plan that included best management practices for education, monitoring, inspecting, and treating units, while recognizing the unique governing challenges these buildings have. Attendees left with a plan that will allow them to be prepared for bed bug sightings and infestations in their buildings.\r\n\r\nThe Chicago Bed Bug Ordinance states that all condominium associations and cooperatives must have a bed bug pest management plan in place by <b>March 24th, 2014</b>. This plan must include detection, inspection and treatment strategies, as well as proper record-keeping procedures for pest control activities.\r\n\r\nAttendees from both sessions that day manage over 9,000 units, making this one of the more impactful single events Midwest Pesticide Action Center holds. This was a great opportunity to discuss the relationship between pest control practices and the health of people and the environments we live in.\r\n\r\nOur sample plan goes above and beyond the minimum that is required under the ordinance. In order to minimize using pesticides, MPAC and pest professionals advocate for frequent monitoring and inspection. Our plan helps to give people the tools they need to make good pest control decisions to get the best results with the lowest negative impacts.\r\n\r\nFor more information on bed bug control, Chicago’s ordinance, and how to hire a responsible, experienced pest control operator, visit our resources page <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Our next event is scheduled for May 9th and is designed for both multi-unit building managers and condominium associations. Sign up <a class=\"more\" title=\"Events\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">here</a>.</strong>','Condominium Associations and Cooperatives Prepare for Bed Bugs','','inherit','closed','open','','1423-revision-v1','','','2014-03-20 17:40:54','2014-03-20 17:40:54','',1423,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1423-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1431,2,'2014-03-20 18:29:13','2014-03-20 18:29:13','In response to Chicago\'s new Bed Bug Ordinance, MPAC hosted a successful <i>Bed Bug Preparedness 101: Bed Bug Plan Development for Condominium Associations and Cooperatives on March 12, 2014 .</i> During the half-day event, Midwest Pesticide Action Center staff led association and cooperative board members through a detailed, sample bed bug preparedness plan that included best management practices for education, monitoring, inspecting, and treating units, while recognizing the unique governing challenges these buildings have. Attendees left with a template plan that will help them to prepare for bed bug problems in their buildings.\r\n\r\nThe Chicago Bed Bug Ordinance states that all condominium associations and cooperatives must have a bed bug pest management plan in place by <b>March 24th, 2014</b>. This plan must include detection, inspection and treatment strategies, as well as proper record-keeping procedures for pest control activities.\r\n\r\nThis event impacted over 9,000 managed units of housing as reported by attendees, making this one of our more impactful events. Attendees seized on the opportunity to discuss the relationship between pest control practices, the health of people, and proper maintenance of our living environments.\r\n\r\nOur sample plan goes above and beyond the minimum that is required under the ordinance. In order to minimize pesticide use, MPAC and pest professionals advocate for frequent monitoring and inspection of living spaces for signs of infestation. Our plan is a helpful tool people can use to make good pest control decisions and good decision-making leads to better results with the lowest negative impacts.\r\n\r\nFor more information on bed bug control, Chicago’s ordinance, and how to hire a responsible, experienced pest control operator, visit our resources page <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Our next event is scheduled for May 9th and is designed for both multi-unit building managers and condominium associations. Sign up <a class=\"more\" title=\"Events\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">here</a>.</strong>','Condominium Associations and Cooperatives Prepare for Bed Bugs','','inherit','closed','open','','1423-autosave-v1','','','2014-03-20 18:29:13','2014-03-20 18:29:13','',1423,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1423-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1432,2,'2014-03-20 18:32:51','2014-03-20 18:32:51','In response to Chicago\'s new Bed Bug Ordinance, MPAC hosted a successful <i>Bed Bug Preparedness 101: Bed Bug Plan Development for Condominium Associations and Cooperatives on March 12, 2014 .</i> During the half-day event, Midwest Pesticide Action Center staff led association and cooperative board members through a detailed, sample bed bug preparedness plan that included best management practices for education, monitoring, inspecting, and treating units, while recognizing the unique governing challenges these buildings have. Attendees left with a template plan that will help them to prepare for bed bug problems in their buildings.\r\n\r\nThe Chicago Bed Bug Ordinance states that all condominium associations and cooperatives must have a bed bug pest management plan in place by <b>March 24th, 2014</b>. This plan must include detection, inspection and treatment strategies, as well as proper record-keeping procedures for pest control activities.\r\n\r\nThis event impacted over 9,000 managed units of housing as reported by attendees, making this one of our more impactful events. Attendees seized on the opportunity to discuss the relationship between pest control practices, the health of people, and proper maintenance of our living environments.\r\n\r\nOur sample plan goes above and beyond the minimum that is required under the ordinance. In order to minimize pesticide use, MPAC and pest professionals advocate for frequent monitoring and inspection of living spaces for signs of infestation. Our plan is a helpful tool people can use to make good pest control decisions and good decision-making leads to better results with the lowest negative impacts.\r\n\r\nFor more information on bed bug control, Chicago’s ordinance, and how to hire a responsible, experienced pest control operator, visit our resources page <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Our next event is scheduled for May 9th and is designed for both multi-unit building managers and condominium associations. Sign up <a class=\"more\" title=\"Events\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">here</a>.</strong>','Condominium Associations and Cooperatives Prepare for Bed Bugs','','inherit','closed','open','','1423-revision-v1','','','2014-03-20 18:32:51','2014-03-20 18:32:51','',1423,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1423-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1434,2,'2014-03-25 19:59:01','2014-03-25 19:59:01','A 2012 study by John Pleasants and Karen Oberhauser published in Insect Conservation &amp; Diversity has found a correlation between the monarch butterfly population decline and the loss of their breeding habitat, the common milkweed. Since the late 1990s, there has been an increased use of genetically modified, glyphosate-resistant soy and corn. These crops are more tolerant to the herbicide glyphosate, which inhibits the growth proteins in plants, causing weeds to die quickly. Milkweed is an important habitat for monarch breeding, and an unintended target of this herbicide.\r\n\r\nThe increased planting of these crops has led to increased use of glyphosate – up from 1.4 million kg to 41.7 million kg from 1994 to 2006 in soybeans and from 1.8 million kg to 28.5 million kg in corn from 2000 to 2010. Milkweed is susceptible to this herbicide, which is evident in the 58% decline in the croplands of the Midwest. Monarchs overwinter in Mexico, but make the annual 2,500 mile journey to the Midwest in search of milkweed so they can reproduce.\r\n\r\nMilkweed is a vital food source and habitat for eggs and caterpillars, and glyphosate use is a huge threat to the survival of monarch butterflies. The Midwest has already seen an 81% decline in monarch reproduction, and if we do not take action, we may lose this endangered biological phenomenon altogether.\r\n\r\nYou can take action to conserve the monarch butterfly by:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Planting milkweed <a href=\"http://monarchwatch.org/bring-back-the-monarchs/resources/plant-seed-suppliers\" target=\"_blank\">in your garden</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>Learning more about work being done to protect monarchs at <a href=\"http://www.monarchwatch.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Monarch Watch.</a></li>\r\n	<li>Learning more about <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/infoservices/pesticidefactsheets/toxic/glyphosate.php\" target=\"_blank\">glyphosate here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>Contacting the United States Department of Agriculture for <a href=\"http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=CONTACT_US\" target=\"_blank\">information here.</a></li>\r\n</ul>','The Monarch Problem','','publish','closed','open','','the-monarch-problem','','','2014-03-25 19:59:01','2014-03-25 19:59:01','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=1434',0,'post','',0),(1435,2,'2014-03-25 19:49:45','2014-03-25 19:49:45','','Monarch Butterflies Groh','','inherit','closed','open','','monarch-butterflies-groh','','','2014-03-25 19:49:45','2014-03-25 19:49:45','',1615,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Monarch-Butterflies-Groh.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(1436,2,'2014-03-25 19:55:24','2014-03-25 19:55:24','A 2012 study by John Pleasants and Karen Oberhauser published in Insect Conservation &amp; Diversity has found a correlation between the monarch butterfly population decline and the loss of their breeding habitat, the common milkweed. Since the late 1990s, there has been an increased use of genetically modified, glyphosate-resistant soy and corn. These crops are more tolerant to the herbicide glyphosate, which inhibits the growth proteins in plants, causing weeds to die quickly. Milkweed is an important habitat for monarch breeding, and an unintended target of this herbicide.\r\n\r\nThe increased planting of these crops has led to increased use of glyphosate – up from 1.4 million kg to 41.7 million kg from 1994 to 2006 in soybeans and from 1.8 million kg to 28.5 million kg in corn from 2000 to 2010. Milkweed is susceptible to this herbicide, which is evident in the 58% decline in the croplands of the Midwest. Monarchs overwinter in Mexico, but make the annual 2,500 mile journey to the Midwest in search of milkweed so they can reproduce.\r\n\r\nMilkweed is a vital food source and habitat for eggs and caterpillars, and glyphosate use is a huge threat to the survival of monarch butterflies. The Midwest has already seen an 81% decline in monarch reproduction, and if we do not take action, we may lose this endangered biological phenomenon altogether.\r\n\r\nYou can take action to conserve the monarch butterfly by:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Planting milkweed <a href=\"http://monarchwatch.org/bring-back-the-monarchs/resources/plant-seed-suppliers\" target=\"_blank\">in your garden</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>Learning more about work being done to protect monarchs at <a href=\"http://www.monarchwatch.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Monarch Watch.</a></li>\r\n	<li>Learning more about <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/infoservices/pesticidefactsheets/toxic/glyphosate.php\" target=\"_blank\">glyphosate here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>Contacting the United States Department of Agriculture for <a href=\"http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=CONTACT_US\" target=\"_blank\">information here.</a></li>\r\n</ul>','','','inherit','closed','open','','1434-revision-v1','','','2014-03-25 19:55:24','2014-03-25 19:55:24','',1434,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1434-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1437,2,'2014-03-25 19:58:22','2014-03-25 19:58:22','A 2012 study by John Pleasants and Karen Oberhauser published in Insect Conservation &amp; Diversity has found a correlation between the monarch butterfly population decline and the loss of their breeding habitat, the common milkweed. Since the late 1990s, there has been an increased use of genetically modified, glyphosate-resistant soy and corn. These crops are more tolerant to the herbicide glyphosate, which inhibits the growth proteins in plants, causing weeds to die quickly. Milkweed is an important habitat for monarch breeding, and an unintended target of this herbicide.\r\n\r\nThe increased planting of these crops has led to increased use of glyphosate – up from 1.4 million kg to 41.7 million kg from 1994 to 2006 in soybeans and from 1.8 million kg to 28.5 million kg in corn from 2000 to 2010. Milkweed is susceptible to this herbicide, which is evident in the 58% decline in the croplands of the Midwest. Monarchs overwinter in Mexico, but make the annual 2,500 mile journey to the Midwest in search of milkweed so they can reproduce.\r\n\r\nMilkweed is a vital food source and habitat for eggs and caterpillars, and glyphosate use is a huge threat to the survival of monarch butterflies. The Midwest has already seen an 81% decline in monarch reproduction, and if we do not take action, we may lose this endangered biological phenomenon altogether.\r\n\r\nYou can take action to conserve the monarch butterfly by:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Planting milkweed <a href=\"http://monarchwatch.org/bring-back-the-monarchs/resources/plant-seed-suppliers\" target=\"_blank\">in your garden</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>Learning more about work being done to protect monarchs at <a href=\"http://www.monarchwatch.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Monarch Watch.</a></li>\r\n	<li>Learning more about <a href=\"http://www.beyondpesticides.org/infoservices/pesticidefactsheets/toxic/glyphosate.php\" target=\"_blank\">glyphosate here</a>.</li>\r\n	<li>Contacting the United States Department of Agriculture for <a href=\"http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=CONTACT_US\" target=\"_blank\">information here.</a></li>\r\n</ul>','The Monarch Problem','','inherit','closed','open','','1434-revision-v1','','','2014-03-25 19:58:22','2014-03-25 19:58:22','',1434,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1434-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1439,2,'2014-03-26 18:53:17','2014-03-26 18:53:17','<h2>All Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back ! newsletters vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! NEWSLETTERS VOL.5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! NEWSLETTERS VOL.9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-Pest-Control-Operator-for-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator for Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\r\n<a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','All Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-03-26 18:53:17','2014-03-26 18:53:17','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1440,1,'2014-03-27 15:24:40','2014-03-27 15:24:40','','Home','','inherit','closed','open','','36-revision-v1','','','2014-03-27 15:24:40','2014-03-27 15:24:40','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/36-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1442,2,'2014-03-27 20:05:05','2014-03-27 20:05:05','The 7th annual Ladybug Bash was held on October 24<sup>th</sup> at the Ravenswood Event Center. The event’s sponsors, attendees, auction donors, and volunteers helped raise $15,000 to strengthen our position as a Midwest leader on pesticide issues affecting human health and the environment.\r\n\r\nMayor Barrett Pedersen of Franklin Park was the guest of honor, and received the Sustainability Leadership Award for his commitment to municipal pesticide reduction.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1178\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"960\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1178\" alt=\"Katie Coleman, MPAC Board member, Mayor Barrett Pedersen, and Kristin Weiss, MPAC Staff\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1460225_10152047181629804_1251109387_n.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"641\" /> Katie Coleman, MPAC Board member and Franklin Park native, Mayor Barrett Pedersen, and Kristin Weiss, MPAC Staff[/caption]\r\n\r\nCheck out the Smilebooth photos from the event <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152047178699804.1073741827.197910109803&amp;type=1\">on our Facebook page</a>.\r\n\r\nThank you to everyone who helped to make this event a success! You can make a donation to support Midwest Pesticide Action Center on our <a title=\"Donate to Midwest Pesticide Action Center\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/\">Donate </a>page.','Annual Event Honors Franklin Park Mayor Barrett Pedersen','','inherit','closed','open','','1177-revision-v1','','','2014-03-27 20:05:05','2014-03-27 20:05:05','',1177,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1177-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1443,2,'2014-03-27 20:56:04','2014-03-27 20:56:04','<h1><img class=\"wp-image-247 aligncenter\" alt=\"Neighborhood Street\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Neighborhood-Street.bmp\" width=\"500\" height=\"608\" /></h1>\r\n<h1>Making Healthy Decisions in Your Home</h1>\r\nYou can limit the pesticide exposure of you, your family, and the environment by making healthy decisions in your yard and home. Pesticides can enter our homes on our shoes and clothes when we walk through chemically treated lawns, when we use chemicals to control pests like ants and cockroaches, and when we purchase certain foods. Reducing exposure to these toxic chemicals begins at home and you can start by following these simple tips. To view a full list of all of our resources <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">click here.</a>\r\n\r\nContinue reading for: <a href=\"#Stewardship\">Stewardship Begins in Your Backyard</a>, <a href=\"#IndoorPests\">Control Indoor Pests in a Smart Way</a>, <a href=\"#HirePestControl\">Hiring a Pest Control Provider</a>, <a href=\"#BedBugs\">Beat Back Bed Bugs</a>,<a name=\"Stewardship\"></a> <a href=\"#SmartFood\">Make Smart Food Choices</a>\r\n<h3>Stewardship Begins in Your Backyard</h3>\r\nLawns comprise nearly one-quarter of urban and suburban landscapes. Caring for them responsibly by limiting the amount of water, fertilizers, and pesticides we apply can have a huge impact on our health and environment. For in-depth information, please see our <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">resources page</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Start with a soil test. </strong>Test your soil every three to five years to help determine exactly what you need to keep it healthy.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Fertilize organically.</strong> Switch to an organic fertilizer made from plant or animal materials. These fertilizers allow the grass to absorb nutrients gradually because excess nutrients bind to soil rather than running off into our sewers, lakes, and rivers.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Diversify your lawn.</strong> Turf grass requires lots of maintenance because it is not native to our region. Plant other ground cover, bushes, and trees that are more suitable for our climate and light conditions.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Water properly.</strong> Water deeply and infrequently early in the morning to minimize evaporation and safeguard against fungus. Ideally, you want one inch of water delivered once a week.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Mow correctly.</strong> Mow your lawn to at least three inches high. Correct mowing will increase the strength of the root system and naturally shade out weeds.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Banish weeds naturally.</strong> All of these proper lawn care tips will help banish weeds naturally. Other products such as corn meal gluten applied in early spring can also help.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Hire a natural lawn care provider.</strong> Midwest Pesticide Action Center works with landscape contractors across the Midwest to provide training and<a name=\"IndoorPests\"></a> resources.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Control Indoor Pests in a Smart Way</h3>\r\nOver the years, many Americans have relied on synthetic pesticides to control pests. Integrated Pest Management is a smarter, safer way to deal with pests. By blocking a pest’s access to food, water, and shelter, you will have fewer pests in your home and need fewer pesticides. For in-depth information, please see our <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">resources page</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Keep pests out.</strong> Caulk, cement, or otherwise seal cracks and holes on the outside of your home, install door sweeps and avoid propping doors open. Make sure window screens are free of tears.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Remove access </strong>to food and water. Practice good sanitation, especially in areas where food is cooked, stored, or eaten. Clean behind appliances often, and seal food in pest-proof containers. Make sure all garbage cans have tight-fitting lids. Repair leaky pipes and remove standing water. Keep drains clean and unclogged.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Reduce shelter.</strong> Get rid of clutter. A messy room provides many hiding place for pests. Seal holes in the walls including intentional ones for plumbing or electrical cords.  Seal gaps along baseboards or backsplashes around sinks. Use open shelving that is easy to clean under.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Routinely monitor</strong> for pests so you can you spot a problem early. Place sticky traps in the pest prone areas of kitchens, bathrooms, pantries, closets, or problem areas and check them often.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Treat </strong>existing problems. Stop routine pesticide spraying. Only use pesticides after the above items have been completed. Choose least-toxic approaches first, like traps and bait stations, over sprayed or dusted pesticides.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Hire</strong> a qualified pest control operator. You may need more than these recommendations. A qualified pest control operator can be a great asset in controlling pests safely and <a name=\"HirePestControl\"></a> effectively.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Hiring a Pest Control Provider</h3>\r\nIf you have consistent pest problems, or manage a multi-unit building, we recommend you contract with a licensed pest control provider. They can help identify problem areas in your home and coordinate a monitoring and treatment plan that utilizes the practices of Integrated Pest Management. Midwest Pesticide Action Center has developed the following factsheet to help you make an informed decision when selecting a pest control operator. <a name=\"BedBugs\"></a> <em><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\"> How Do I Know I\'m Receiving Integrated Pest Management?</a></em>\r\n<h3>Beat Back Bed Bugs</h3>\r\nBed bugs are one of the most persistent problems to plague our homes. Bed bugs are small, flat insects that feed on us as food. Spotting bed bugs early is the key to preventing their spread. Below are some practices to help catch a bed bug problem early. The smaller the infestation, the easier it is to control. For in-depth information, please see our <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">resources page</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Be on the lookout</strong> for signs of infestations especially around sleeping areas. Signs include: live bugs, dark brown or black spots on bedding, carpets, walls and furniture.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Launder</strong> bedding often. A hot clothes dryer will kill bed bugs in all stages of development. Use it for pillows, stuffed animals, and even “dry clean only” items.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Paint and caulk</strong> around sleeping areas such as baseboards, windows, and bed frames to seal hiding spots.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Inspect used furniture</strong> or other items closely before bringing them into your home. Look for signs of infestations in cushions, zippers, seams, and underneath including springs and frames.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Take extra care when traveling</strong> or staying in a new place. Bed bugs can hitch a ride home on your clothing or luggage.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Hire a professional</strong> if you think you have an infestation. These pests are tenacious and are best left to<a name=\"SmartFood\"></a> the professionals.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Make Smart Food Choices</h3>\r\nMuch of our pesticide exposure comes from the food we eat. Conventionally grown produce is treated with insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other pesticides. These pesticides can accumulate up the food chain into foods we eat like milk, butter and meat. They also negatively affect the honeybee and other pollinator populations.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Buy organic</strong> produce when possible.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Thoroughly wash and peel</strong> conventionally grown produce before cooking or eating it to remove any pesticides that may be on its surface.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Trim</strong> fat and skin off conventionally fed meat and poultry to reduce your consumption of pesticides that accumulate in animal fat.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Be especially mindful</strong> of what you feed children. Pound for pound, they eat more food and drink more water than adults. Their bodies are still developing and are especially vulnerable to the effects of pesticide exposure.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Consult</strong> the Environmental Working Group’s “<a title=\"Shopper\'s Guide to Pesticides in Produce\" href=\"http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/\" target=\"_blank\">Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce</a>” to help you make the best food choices for limiting the ingestion of pesticides.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Resources</h3>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of resources to help you make smart decisions about controlling pests at home, including resources just for renters, building managers, and homeowners on our resources page. <a class=\"more\" title=\"View all Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">Learn More</a>\r\n\r\n<em>Photo courtesy of Biodiversity Project</em>','In Your Home','','inherit','closed','open','','135-revision-v1','','','2014-03-27 20:56:04','2014-03-27 20:56:04','',135,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/135-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1444,2,'2014-03-27 21:31:05','2014-03-27 21:31:05','<h1>Upcoming Training and Events</h1>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is constantly adding new workshops, training events, and outreach activities to our calendar. Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay in the loop.  <a class=\"more\" title=\"Sign Up\" href=\"http://eepurl.com/ISsTX\" target=\"_blank\">Sign Up</a>\r\n\r\nWe offer site assessments, custom workshops, and individualized assistance for client service providers, childcare centers, building managers, schools, retailers, and others interested in educating their staff and clients on reducing pesticide use.\r\n\r\nContact us at: (773) 878-7378 or <a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Bed Bug Ordinance Information Sessions</h3>\r\nNeed help understanding the City’s new Bed Bug Ordinance?\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center can answer your questions, guide you to resources, and help you understand the role tenants and landlords play to reducing bed bug infestations.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>May 22, 7:00-8:30 PM:</strong> Sullivan High School (6631 N Bosworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60626)\r\nThis information session is for residents of the 49th and 50th Wards.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>May 29, 6:00-8:00 PM</strong>: Edgewater Public Library (1210 W Elmdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660)\r\nThis information session is for residents of the 46th and 48th Wards.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\"> </span>','Events','','inherit','closed','open','','107-revision-v1','','','2014-03-27 21:31:05','2014-03-27 21:31:05','',107,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/107-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1445,2,'2014-03-27 21:33:11','2014-03-27 21:33:11','<h1>Upcoming Training and Events</h1>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is constantly adding new workshops, training events, and outreach activities to our calendar. Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay in the loop.  <a class=\"more\" title=\"Sign Up\" href=\"http://eepurl.com/ISsTX\" target=\"_blank\">Sign Up</a>\r\n\r\nWe offer site assessments, custom workshops, and individualized assistance for client service providers, childcare centers, building managers, schools, retailers, and others interested in educating their staff and clients on reducing pesticide use.\r\n\r\nContact us at: (773) 878-7378 or <a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Bed Bug Ordinance Information Sessions for Wards 46, 48, 49, and 50</h3>\r\nNeed help understanding the City’s new Bed Bug Ordinance?\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center can answer your questions, guide you to resources, and help you understand the role tenants and landlords play to reducing bed bug infestations.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>May 22, 7:00-8:30 PM:</strong> Sullivan High School (6631 N Bosworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60626)\r\nThis information session is for residents of the 49th and 50th Wards.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>May 29, 6:00-8:00 PM</strong>: Edgewater Public Library (1210 W Elmdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660)\r\nThis information session is for residents of the 46th and 48th Wards.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\"> </span>','Events','','inherit','closed','open','','107-revision-v1','','','2014-03-27 21:33:11','2014-03-27 21:33:11','',107,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/107-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1446,2,'2014-03-27 21:50:07','2014-03-27 21:50:07','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back ! newsletters vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! NEWSLETTERS VOL.5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! NEWSLETTERS VOL.9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-Pest-Control-Operator-for-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator for Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\r\n<a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-03-27 21:50:07','2014-03-27 21:50:07','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1447,2,'2014-09-09 21:00:19','0000-00-00 00:00:00','1994: Our First Year\r\n\r\n1996: Comic Book Project\r\n\r\n1997: Chicago Park District switches to IPM lawn care\r\n\r\n1997: SPCP receives Illinois Governor\'s Pollution Prevention Award\r\n\r\n2001: First Natural Lawn Care Seminar in Illinois\r\n\r\n2003: Harvest Fest at Garfield Park\r\n\r\n2005: Start working with Childcare Facilities to promote IPM\r\n\r\n2006: Award for whatever\r\n\r\n2010: Start Chicago Bed Bug Project\r\n\r\n2012: City of Chicago begins to write Bed bug ordinance\r\n\r\n2013: rebranded to MPAC\r\n\r\n2014: 20 Year Anniversary\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Celebrating 20 Years','','draft','closed','open','','','','','2014-09-09 21:00:19','2014-09-09 21:00:19','',12,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?page_id=1447',0,'page','',0),(1448,2,'2014-03-28 18:38:35','2014-03-28 18:38:35','','Celebrating 20 Years','','inherit','closed','open','','1447-revision-v1','','','2014-03-28 18:38:35','2014-03-28 18:38:35','',1447,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1447-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1449,2,'2014-03-31 18:46:28','2014-03-31 18:46:28','<h1>Contact Us</h1>\r\nContact our office to ask us questions about accessing our materials, adopting one of our campaigns, inviting us to give a workshop or training, or for technical assistance about reducing your pesticide use in your home or community.\r\n\r\n[one_half]\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center\r\n<a href=\"https://maps.google.com/?q=4611+N+Ravenswood+Ave+Chicago+IL\" target=\"_blank\">4611 N Ravenswood Ave</a>\r\nSuite 107\r\nChicago, IL 60640\r\n\r\nPhone: (773) 878-7378\r\nFax: (773) 878-8250\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\nEmail us: <a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org</a>\r\n\r\nConnect with us on <a title=\"Connect with us on Facebook\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/MidwestPesticideActionCenter\">Facebook\r\n</a>Follow us on <a title=\"Follow us on Twitter\" href=\"https://twitter.com/toxicfreeMW\">Twitter\r\n</a>Sign up for our <a title=\"Newsletter\" href=\"http://eepurl.com/ISsTX\" target=\"_blank\">E-newsletter</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Contact Us','','inherit','closed','open','','127-revision-v1','','','2014-03-31 18:46:28','2014-03-31 18:46:28','',127,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/127-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1450,2,'2014-04-04 20:21:02','2014-04-04 20:21:02','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back ! Newsletter vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 9-11</a>\r\nB.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 12\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-Pest-Control-Operator-for-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator for Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\r\n<a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-04-04 20:21:02','2014-04-04 20:21:02','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1451,2,'2014-04-04 20:21:20','2014-04-04 20:21:20','','BiteBack_Fall13','','inherit','closed','open','','biteback_fall13','','','2014-04-04 20:21:20','2014-04-04 20:21:20','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BiteBack_Fall13.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(1452,2,'2014-04-04 20:23:40','2014-04-04 20:23:40','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back ! Newsletter vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Volume 12\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/biteback_fall13/ ‎\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 12</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-Pest-Control-Operator-for-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator for Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\r\n<a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-04-04 20:23:40','2014-04-04 20:23:40','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1453,2,'2014-04-04 20:26:19','2014-04-04 20:26:19','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<h4></h4>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back ! Newsletter vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Volume 12\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BiteBack_Fall13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 12</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-Pest-Control-Operator-for-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator for Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a>\r\n<a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-04-04 20:26:19','2014-04-04 20:26:19','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1455,2,'2018-06-22 16:31:01','2018-06-22 16:31:01','<h1>About Us<img class=\"alignright wp-image-1097\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Midwest_stacked-e1386625125966-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center\" width=\"240\" height=\"149\" /></h1>\n<h2>Our Mission</h2>\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is dedicated to reducing the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by promoting safer alternatives. Continue reading for <a name=\"History\"></a> for: <a href=\"#History\">History</a>, <a href=\"#Staff\">Staff</a>, <a href=\"#Board\">Board of Directors</a>, <a href=\"#Advisory\">Advisory Council</a>, <a href=\"#Partners\">Partners and Supporters</a>\n<h2>History</h2>\nThe Sierra Club, Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Stewardship Alliance, and Business and Professional People for the Public Interest founded the organization in 1994 to address widespread concerns over pesticide use. We work at the local, state, and regional levels to implement long-term policy changes and develop replicable programs for pesticide-use reduction. We are the only organization in the Midwest dedicated to protecting people and the environment from the serious impacts of pesticides. Recognition for our successful programs includes an Environmental Protection Agency Children’s Environmental Health Award, an Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Award, and a Governor\'s Pollution Prevention Award. In 2013, after a thoughtful evaluation that included input from our staff, board, and stakeholders, we changed our name from Safer Pest Control Project to Midwest Pesticide Action Center. This new incarnation reinforces our core commitment and mission: to reduce the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by promoting safer alternatives. As Midwest Pesticide Action Center, we will continue to address issues related to pesticide use, while expanding our reach throughout the<a name=\"Staff\"></a> Midwest.\n<h2>Staff</h2>\n<h3>Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director</h3>\nRuth Kerzee, Executive Director, has been on Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s staff since 2005. During her tenure, Ms. Kerzee has been responsible for Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s work related to promoting Integrated Pest Management in schools and childcare facilities, and primary responsibility for developing the Integrated Pest Management in housing program. Ms. Kerzee is also responsible for all executive duties such as generating evaluative programs and strategizing on the growth and development of the organization. She has a Master’s of Science degree in Public Health from the University of Illinois Chicago, more than 15 years of experience working on occupational and environmental health issues, and is a licensed pest control technician. <strong>(773) 878-7378 </strong><b><a href=\"mailto:rkerzee@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rkerzee@pesticideaction.org</a></b>\n<h3>Ryan Anderson, Program and Communications Manager</h3>\nRyan Anderson leads and implements Midwest Pesticide Action Center\'s integrated marketing campaign and outdoors program. A 2016 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Christine Mirzayan Science &amp; Technology Fellow, Ryan has extensive experience advancing science-based solutions in urban and residential communities highlighted by his leadership of MPAC\'s Midwest Grows Green natural lawn care initiative that has recruited 9 pesticide free parks, 17 point-of-purchase retailers, and more than 200 pledges in its first year. Ryan has a Masters of Sustainable Solutions from Arizona State University and holds a dual bachelor\'s degree in Biology and Electronic Journalism from Butler University.  <strong>(773) 878-8245 <a href=\"mailto:%20randerson@pesticideaction.org\"> randerson@pesticideaction.org</a></strong>\n<h3>Leandra Trudeau, Program Assistant</h3>\nLeandra Trudeau has been with Midwest Pesticide Action Center since 2015, when she started as an intern. Ms. Trudeau assists with a variety of outdoor and indoor projects as well as outreach, event planning, and program implementation. In 2016, she graduated with Honors from the University of Chicago where she received a Bachelor of Arts in both Environmental Studies and Public Policy Studies. Before joining MPAC, Ms. Trudeau was the President and Co-Founder of the Phoenix Sustainability Initiative, an environmental student organization at the University of Chicago  <strong>(773) 762-9072 <a href=\"mailto:ltrudeau@pesticideaction.org\">ltrudeau@pesticideaction.org</a></strong>\n<h3>Board of Directors</h3>\n<strong>Meleah A. Geertsma, President</strong> Staff Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council\n<strong>Pamela Brookstein, Vice Presiden</strong>t Market Transformation Specialist, Elevate Energy\n<strong>Kevin Dick, Treasurer</strong> LEED AP + O&amp;M Project Manager, Delta Institute\n<strong>Jonathan Higgins, Secretary</strong> Director of Conservation, Great Rivers Partnership, The Nature Conservancy\n<strong>Susan Besson, Chair</strong>, Evanston Environment Board\n<strong>Peggy McGrath</strong>, Community Activist, Oak Park &amp; River Forest, IL\n<strong>Pallavi Phartiyal</strong>, Senior Analyst &amp; Program Manager, Union of Concerned Scientists\n<strong>Julie Samuels</strong>, Community Organizer, Chicago Community Gardeners Association and Oak Park Edible Gardeners Cooperative.\n<h2>Advisory Council</h2>\n<strong>Julie Brown</strong>, Senior Staff Counsel, Business &amp; Professional People for the Public Interest\n<strong>Raymond Cloyd, Ph.D</strong>. Professor, Kansas State University, Department of Entomology\n<strong>Jay Feldman</strong>, Executive Director, Beyond Pesticides\n<strong>Kevin Greene</strong>, Associate Director, IL EPA, Office of Pollution Prevention\n<strong>Keith Harley</strong>, J.D. Environmental Law Program Director, Chicago Legal Clinic\n<strong>Marc Lame</strong>, Ph.D. Clinical Assistant Professor, Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs\n<strong>Philip Landrigan, M.D., M.Sc</strong>. Dean for Global Health, Ethel M. Wise, Professor and Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Professor Pediatrics, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Director, Children\'s Environmental Health Center\n<strong>Peter Orris</strong>, Professor of Internal and Preventative Medicine, Rush University College of Medicine; Adjunct Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Illinois School of Public Health; and Adjunct Professor of Preventative Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School\n<strong>Rachel Rosenberg</strong>, Manager, Corporate Relations, Chicago Botanic Garden; Former Executive Director, Safer Pest Control Project\n<strong>Kim Stone</strong>, Councilwoman, City of Highland Park; Former Associate Director, Safer Pest Control Project\n<strong>Jill Viehweg</strong>, Director of Foundation and Government Relations, Denver Museum of Nature and Science; Founding Executive Director, Safer<a name=\"Partners\"></a> Pest Control Project\n<h2>Partners and Supporters</h2>\nPeter and Lucy Ascoli Family Fund<a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://www.bricofund.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brico Fund</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"https://bouldercolorado.gov/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Boulder</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Chicago</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://cityofevanston.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Evanston</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://www.clifbarfamilyfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clif Bar Family Foundation\n</a><a href=\"http://www.cornelldouglas.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornell Douglas Foundation</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://www.earthshare-illinois.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EarthShare Illinois</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Protection Agency</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://www.fundforlakemichigan.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fund for Lake Michigan</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Illinois Department of Public Health</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://www.iisgcp.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"https://www.lumpkinfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lumpkin Family Foundation</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://www.nchh.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Center for Healthy Housing</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://ncipmc.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Central IPM Center</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://fdnweb.org/oberweiler/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oberweiler Foundation</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://www.panna.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pesticide Action Network of North America</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://www.patagonia.com/us/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patagonia</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://www.piercefamilyfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pierce Family Foundation</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://www.polkbrosfdn.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polk Bros. Foundation</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\nPublic Places Healthy Spaces</a><a href=\"http://www.therobertsfamilyfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://www.swwtwater.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust, Inc.</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\nThomas and Donna Stone Foundation\n</a><a href=\"http://www.villageoffranklinpark.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Village of Franklin Park</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://www.wallacegenetic.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wallace Genetic Foundation</a><a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n</a><a href=\"http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whole Foods Market</a>','About Us','','inherit','closed','open','','12-autosave-v1','','','2018-06-22 16:31:01','2018-06-22 16:31:01','',12,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/12-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1456,2,'2014-04-07 20:15:12','2014-04-07 20:15:12','<h1>About Us<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-1097\" alt=\"Midwest Pesticide Action Center\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Midwest_stacked-e1386625125966-300x186.jpg\" width=\"240\" height=\"149\" /></h1>\r\n<h2>Our Mission</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is dedicated to reducing the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by promoting safer alternatives.\r\n\r\nContinue reading for <a name=\"History\"></a> for: <a href=\"#History\">History</a>, <a href=\"#Staff\">Staff</a>, <a href=\"#Board\">Board of Directors</a>, <a href=\"#Advisory\">Advisory Council</a>, <a href=\"#Partners\">Partners and Supporters</a>\r\n<h2>History</h2>\r\nThe Sierra Club, Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Stewardship Alliance, and Business and Professional People for the Public Interest founded the organization in 1994 to address widespread concerns over pesticide use.\r\n\r\nWe work at the local, state, and regional levels to implement long-term policy changes and develop replicable programs for pesticide-use reduction. We are the only organization in the Midwest dedicated to protecting people and the environment from the serious impacts of pesticides. Recognition for our successful programs includes an Environmental Protection Agency Children’s Environmental Health Award, an Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Award, and a Governor\'s Pollution Prevention Award.\r\n\r\nIn 2013, after a thoughtful evaluation that included input from our staff, board, and stakeholders, we changed our name from Safer Pest Control Project to Midwest Pesticide Action Center. This new incarnation reinforces our core commitment and mission: to reduce the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by promoting safer alternatives. As Midwest Pesticide Action Center, we will continue to address issues related to pesticide use, while expanding our reach throughout the<a name=\"Staff\"></a> Midwest.\r\n<h2>Staff</h2>\r\n<h3>Ruth Kerzee, Executive Director</h3>\r\nRuth Kerzee, Executive Director, has been on Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s staff since 2005. During her tenure, Ms. Kerzee has been responsible for Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s work related to promoting Integrated Pest Management in schools and childcare facilities, and primary responsibility for developing the Integrated Pest Management in housing program. Ms. Kerzee is also responsible for all executive duties such as generating evaluative programs and strategizing on the growth and development of the organization. She has a Master’s of Science degree in Public Health from the University of Illinois Chicago, more than 15 years of experience working on occupational and environmental health issues, and is a licensed pest control technician. <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.201 </strong><a href=\"mailto:rkerzee@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\"><b>rkerzee@pesticideaction.org</b></a>\r\n<h3>Kristin Weiss, Development Director</h3>\r\nKristin Weiss, Development Director, directs Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s fundraising efforts. Ms. Weiss earned her undergraduate degree in Marketing and Communications from Washington University in St. Louis. She has more than 12 years experience in development, including work for Chicago Children’s Choir, Common Threads, and Heartland Alliance for Human Needs &amp; Human Rights. <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.208 <a href=\"mailto:kweiss@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">kweiss@pesticideaction.org</a></strong>\r\n<h3>Nishaat Yunus, Program and Communications Manager</h3>\r\nNishaat Yunus, Program and Communications Manager, leads and implements Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s integrated marketing campaign and housing program. Ms. Yunus has a dual Bachelors of Science in Chemistry and Science, Technology, and Society from Butler University. As communications manager, Ms. Yunus oversaw the development of Midwest Pesticide Action Center’s new website and social media strategy and has primary responsibility for keeping the information updated, engaging and timely. Previously, she worked with the Center for Urban Ecology in Indianapolis. Most recently, she worked as a Research Fellow at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Great Lakes National Program<a name=\"Board\"></a> Office. <strong>(773) 878-7378 ext.203 <a href=\"mailto:nyunus@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">nyunus@pesticideaction.org</a></strong>\r\n<h2>Board of Directors</h2>\r\n<strong>Meleah A. Geertsma</strong>, <strong>President</strong> Staff Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council<strong> </strong>\r\n<strong>Jennifer Farley</strong>, <strong>Vice President</strong> Senior Environmental Risk Administrator, Chase\r\n<strong>John Poast</strong>, <strong>Treasurer</strong> Senior Vice President of Residential Lending, Key Mortgage\r\n<strong>Jonathan Higgins</strong>, <strong>Secretary</strong> Director of Conservation, Great Rivers Partnership, The Nature Conservancy\r\n<strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Ann Alexander</strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">, Senior Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council\r\n</span><strong>Susan Besson</strong>, Chair, Evanston Environment Board\r\n<strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Pamela Brookstein</strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">, Market Transformation Specialist, Elevate Energy\r\n</span><strong>Kevin Dick</strong>, LEED AP + O&amp;M Project Manager, Delta Institute\r\n<strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Pallavi Phartiyal</strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">, Senior Analyst &amp; Program Manager, Union of Concerned Scientists\r\n</span><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Julie Samuels</strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">, Community Garden<a name=\"Advisory\"></a> </span>Organizer, Openlands\r\n<h2>Advisory Council</h2>\r\n<strong>Julie Brown</strong>, Senior Staff Counsel, Business &amp; Professional People for the Public Interest\r\n<strong>Raymond Cloyd, Ph.D</strong>. Professor, Kansas State University, Department of Entomology\r\n<strong>Jay Feldman</strong>, Executive Director, Beyond Pesticides\r\n<strong>Kevin Greene</strong>, Associate Director, IL EPA, Office of Pollution Prevention\r\n<strong>Keith Harley</strong>, J.D. Environmental Law Program Director, Chicago Legal Clinic\r\n<strong>Marc Lame</strong>, Ph.D. Clinical Assistant Professor, Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs\r\n<strong>Philip Landrigan, M.D., M.Sc</strong>. Dean for Global Health, Ethel M. Wise, Professor and Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Professor Pediatrics, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Director, Children\'s Environmental Health Center\r\n<strong>Peter Orris</strong>, Professor of Internal and Preventative Medicine, Rush University College of Medicine; Adjunct Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Illinois School of Public Health; and Adjunct Professor of Preventative Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School\r\n<strong>Rachel Rosenberg</strong>, Manager, Corporate Relations, Chicago Botanic Garden; Former Executive Director, Safer Pest Control Project\r\n<strong>Kim Stone</strong>, Councilwoman, City of Highland Park; Former Associate Director, Safer Pest Control Project\r\n<strong>Jill Viehweg</strong>, Director of Foundation and Government Relations, Denver Museum of Nature and Science; Founding Executive Director, Safer<a name=\"Partners\"></a> Pest Control Project\r\n<h2>Partners and Supporters</h2>\r\nPeter and Lucy Ascoli Family Fund\r\n<a href=\"http://www.boeing.com/boeing/\" target=\"_blank\">The Boeing Company</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.tbf.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Boston Foundation Philancon Fund</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.chicagowilderness.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Wilderness</a>\r\n<a href=\"https://bouldercolorado.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Boulder</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en.html\" target=\"_blank\">City of Chicago</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://cityofevanston.org/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Evanston</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.clifbarfamilyfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Clif Bar Family Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.cornelldouglas.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Cornell Douglas Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.earthshare-illinois.org/\" target=\"_blank\">EarthShare Illinois</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Protection Agency</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://greatlakesrestoration.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Great Lakes Restoration Initiative</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.idph.state.il.us/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Department of Public Health</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.iisgcp.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.nchh.org/\" target=\"_blank\">National Center for Healthy Housing</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.panna.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Action Network of North America</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.patagonia.com/us/home\" target=\"_blank\">Patagonia</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.piercefamilyfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Pierce Family Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.polkbrosfdn.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Polk Bros. Foundation</a>\r\nPublic Places Healthy Spaces\r\n<a href=\"http://www.therobertsfamilyfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Roberts Family Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.swwtwater.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust, Inc.</a>\r\nThomas and Donna Stone Foundation\r\n<a href=\"http://www.villageoffranklinpark.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Village of Franklin Park</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.wallacegenetic.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Wallace Genetic Foundation</a>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Whole Foods Market</a>','About Us','','inherit','closed','open','','12-revision-v1','','','2014-04-07 20:15:12','2014-04-07 20:15:12','',12,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1457,2,'2014-04-11 17:23:49','2014-04-11 17:23:49','<h1>Upcoming Training and Events</h1>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is constantly adding new workshops, training events, and outreach activities to our calendar. Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay in the loop.  <a class=\"more\" title=\"Sign Up\" href=\"http://eepurl.com/ISsTX\" target=\"_blank\">Sign Up</a>\r\n\r\nWe offer site assessments, custom workshops, and individualized assistance for client service providers, childcare centers, building managers, schools, retailers, and others interested in educating their staff and clients on reducing pesticide use.\r\n\r\nContact us at: (773) 878-7378 or <a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>April 24th: Oak Park and River Forest Forum on Non-Toxic Pest and Weed Control Policies and Best Practices for Institutions</h3>\r\n<a title=\"PlanIt Green\" href=\"http://www.sevengenerationsahead.org/index.php/programs/planitgreen\" target=\"_blank\">PlanItGreen </a>will be hosting a forum in collaboration with the Midwest Pesticide Action Center that will focus on <strong>Non-Toxic Pest and Weed Control Policies and Best Practices for Institutions</strong>. We will be inviting 1-2 representatives from Oak Park and River Forest institutions and taxing bodies, including facilities and grounds managers, sustainability leads, business managers, etc. This forum is a direct outcome of the community strategies developed within the Environmental Sustainability Plan for Oak Park and River Forest.\r\n\r\nTo RSVP, contact Lisa at <a href=\"mailto:admin@sevengenerationsahead.org\">admin@sevengenerationsahead.org</a>.\r\n<h3>Bed Bug Ordinance Information Sessions for Wards 46, 48, 49, and 50</h3>\r\nNeed help understanding the City’s new Bed Bug Ordinance?\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center can answer your questions, guide you to resources, and help you understand the role tenants and landlords play to reducing bed bug infestations.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>May 22, 7:00-8:30 PM:</strong> Sullivan High School (6631 N Bosworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60626)\r\nThis information session is for residents of the 49th and 50th Wards.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>May 29, 6:00-8:00 PM</strong>: Edgewater Public Library (1210 W Elmdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660)\r\nThis information session is for residents of the 46th and 48th Wards.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\"> </span>','Events','','inherit','closed','open','','107-revision-v1','','','2014-04-11 17:23:49','2014-04-11 17:23:49','',107,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/107-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1460,2,'2014-04-11 18:23:41','2014-04-11 18:23:41','Midwest Pesticide Action Center will be holding two <strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Flyer-Updated-2.26.14.pdf\">ordinance-specific workshops</a></strong> for building managers and condominium associations on March 12th, 2014.\r\n\r\nA registration<strong> fee of $125.00</strong> includes light refreshments. A discounted registration rate of $100.00 is available until March 5th.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/588865\"><img class=\"alignright\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" width=\"182\" height=\"92\" /></a>\r\n\r\nTo register and pay online, visit our<a title=\"brown paper tickets\" href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/588865\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>Brown Paper Tickets page here</strong></a>.<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/588865\">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\nFor payment with a <strong>Purchase Order</strong> please<strong> <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/BB-101-Condos-Registration-Fillable-Form.pdf\">download a registration form here</a></strong>, or contact MPAC at (773) 878-7378 ext. 202.\r\n\r\nAll condominium associations and cooperatives must have a bed bug pest management plan in place by <strong>March 24th, 2014</strong>. This plan must include detection, inspection and treatment strategies, as well as proper record keeping procedures for pest control activities. The half-day events will provide guidance needed to develop a specific plan, and attendees will leave the event with a completed bed bug plan to take back to their facilities.\r\n\r\n<strong>Specific topics include:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Overview of the Ordinance and what it means to you</li>\r\n	<li>Creating a Bed Bug Control Plan</li>\r\n	<li>Responsibilities of the association, owners, and renters</li>\r\n	<li>Policies and practices to prevent and limit the problem</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAs a bonus, visit with vendors of services and products that can make your work easier. Feel free to ask specific questions of our experts and vendors, and benefit from being in a room filled with others dealing with the same problem under similar circumstances.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Flyer-Image.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1459\" alt=\"Flyer Image\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Flyer-Image-300x193.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" /></a>','Bed Bug Preparedness 101: Bed Bug Plan Development for Condominium Associations and Cooperatives','','inherit','closed','open','','1408-revision-v1','','','2014-04-11 18:23:41','2014-04-11 18:23:41','',1408,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1408-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1461,2,'2014-04-11 18:25:08','2014-04-11 18:25:08','Midwest Pesticide Action Center will be holding two <strong><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Flyer-Updated-2.26.14.pdf\">ordinance-specific workshops</a></strong> for building managers and condominium associations on March 12th, 2014.\r\n\r\nA registration<strong> fee of $125.00</strong> includes light refreshments. A discounted registration rate of $100.00 is available until March 5th.\r\n<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/588865\"><img class=\"alignright\" alt=\"\" src=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/g/6/BPT_buy_tickets_large.png\" width=\"182\" height=\"92\" /></a>\r\n\r\nTo register and pay online, visit our<a title=\"brown paper tickets\" href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/588865\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>Brown Paper Tickets page here</strong></a>.<a href=\"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/588865\">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\nFor payment with a <strong>Purchase Order</strong> please<strong> <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/BB-101-Condos-Registration-Fillable-Form.pdf\">download a registration form here</a></strong>, or contact MPAC at (773) 878-7378 ext. 202.\r\n\r\nAll condominium associations and cooperatives must have a bed bug pest management plan in place by <strong>March 24th, 2014</strong>. This plan must include detection, inspection and treatment strategies, as well as proper record keeping procedures for pest control activities. The half-day events will provide guidance needed to develop a specific plan, and attendees will leave the event with a completed bed bug plan to take back to their facilities.\r\n\r\n<strong>Specific topics include:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Overview of the Ordinance and what it means to you</li>\r\n	<li>Creating a Bed Bug Control Plan</li>\r\n	<li>Responsibilities of the association, owners, and renters</li>\r\n	<li>Policies and practices to prevent and limit the problem</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAs a bonus, visit with vendors of services and products that can make your work easier. 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height=\"350\" /></a>\r\n\r\nFor DuPage County municipalities and park districts, this half-day event is hosted by the <a title=\"Home\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a> and <a href=\"http://web.extension.illinois.edu/state/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">University of Illinois Extension</a> to learn about the health and environmental impacts of conventional landscaping.\r\n\r\nIn addition, attendees will walk away with in-depth, practical training on sustainable lawn care practices.\r\n\r\nThe event is sponsored by <a href=\"http://www.dupageco.org/swm/\" target=\"_blank\">DuPage County Stormwater Management</a> and <a href=\"http://www.theconservationfoundation.org/\" target=\"_blank\">The Conservation Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nEmail <a href=\"mailto:stormwatermgmt@dupageco.org\" target=\"_blank\">stormwatermgmt@dupageco.org</a> with questions.','May 6, 2014 DuPage County Lawncare 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Don\'t get caught without a plan for responding when your building ends up with a bed bug problem. Come to our training and learn how to put together a bed bug response plan for your building.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1482 alignright\" alt=\"Flyer Image\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Flyer-Image-300x194.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Register now.</a>\r\n\r\nWho should attend:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Residential Building Managers</li>\r\n	<li>Condominium Association</li>\r\n	<li>Cooperative Representatives, and</li>\r\n	<li>Anyone else responsible for controlling bed bugs in residential buildings.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe new Chicago bed bug ordinance says condominium and cooperative associations MUST have a plan in place. 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The work you do at the training will provide you with an outline to be used to finalize your facilities bed bug plan.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Register now.</a>','Our next Bed Bug Preparedness workshop is on May 9','','publish','closed','open','','our-next-bed-bug-preparedness-workshop-is-on-may-9','','\nhttp://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/','2014-04-14 20:05:50','2014-04-14 20:05:50','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=1479',0,'post','',0),(1480,2,'2014-04-14 20:00:42','2014-04-14 20:00:42','Controlling bed bugs is complicated! Don\'t get caught without a plan for responding when your building ends up with a bed bug problem.\r\n\r\nCome to this NEW training and learn how to put together a bed bug response plan for your building.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Register now.</a>\r\n\r\nWho should attend:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Residential Building Managers</li>\r\n	<li>Condominium Association</li>\r\n	<li>Cooperative Representatives, and</li>\r\n	<li>Anyone else responsible for controlling bed bugs in residential buildings.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe new Chicago bed bug ordinance says condominium and cooperative associations MUST have a plan in place. But every residential building SHOULD have one to respond to a problem quickly and effectively.\r\n\r\nThis half day workshop will help you create a plan that works for your building, association, or other residential facility.\r\n\r\nAgenda:\r\n1. Overview of the ordinance and what it means to you.\r\n2. Some basic bed bug control strategies that work\r\n3. Exercise designed to guide you through creating a Bed Bug Control Plan\r\n\r\nAttendees will leave the event with a template to create a bed bug plan that fits your needs. That\'s right. A template plan will be provided to each attendee to be filled in with facility specific information. The work you do at the training will provide you with an outline to be used to finalize your facilities bed bug plan.','Our next Bed Bug Preparedness workshop is on May 9','','inherit','closed','open','','1479-revision-v1','','','2014-04-14 20:00:42','2014-04-14 20:00:42','',1479,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1479-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1481,2,'2014-04-14 20:02:16','2014-04-14 20:02:16','Controlling bed bugs is complicated! Don\'t get caught without a plan for responding when your building ends up with a bed bug problem. Come to our training and learn how to put together a bed bug response plan for your building.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Register now.</a>\r\n\r\nWho should attend:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Residential Building Managers</li>\r\n	<li>Condominium Association</li>\r\n	<li>Cooperative Representatives, and</li>\r\n	<li>Anyone else responsible for controlling bed bugs in residential buildings.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe new Chicago bed bug ordinance says condominium and cooperative associations MUST have a plan in place. 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Don\'t get caught without a plan for responding when your building ends up with a bed bug problem. Come to our training and learn how to put together a bed bug response plan for your building.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Register now.</a>\r\n\r\nWho should attend:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Residential Building Managers</li>\r\n	<li>Condominium Association</li>\r\n	<li>Cooperative Representatives, and</li>\r\n	<li>Anyone else responsible for controlling bed bugs in residential buildings.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe new Chicago bed bug ordinance says condominium and cooperative associations MUST have a plan in place. 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Don\'t get caught without a plan for responding when your building ends up with a bed bug problem. Come to our training and learn how to put together a bed bug response plan for your building.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Register now.</a>\r\n\r\nWho should attend:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Residential Building Managers</li>\r\n	<li>Condominium Association</li>\r\n	<li>Cooperative Representatives, and</li>\r\n	<li>Anyone else responsible for controlling bed bugs in residential buildings.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe new Chicago bed bug ordinance says condominium and cooperative associations MUST have a plan in place. 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But every residential building SHOULD have one to respond to a problem quickly and effectively.\r\n\r\nThis half day workshop will help you create a plan that works for your building, association, or other residential facility.\r\n\r\nAgenda:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Overview of the ordinance and what it means to you.</li>\r\n	<li>Some basic bed bug control strategies that work</li>\r\n	<li>Exercise designed to guide you through creating a Bed Bug Control Plan</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAttendees will leave the event with a template to create a bed bug plan that fits your needs. That\'s right. A template plan will be provided to each attendee to be filled in with facility specific information. The work you do at the training will provide you with an outline to be used to finalize your facilities bed bug plan.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Register now.</a>','Our next Bed Bug Preparedness workshop is on May 9','','inherit','closed','open','','1479-revision-v1','','','2014-04-14 20:04:07','2014-04-14 20:04:07','',1479,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1479-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1486,2,'2014-04-14 20:05:14','2014-04-14 20:05:14','Controlling bed bugs is complicated! Don\'t get caught without a plan for responding when your building ends up with a bed bug problem. Come to our training and learn how to put together a bed bug response plan for\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1482 alignright\" alt=\"Flyer Image\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Flyer-Image-300x194.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" />\r\n\r\nyour building.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Register now.</a>\r\n\r\nWho should attend:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Residential Building Managers</li>\r\n	<li>Condominium Association</li>\r\n	<li>Cooperative Representatives, and</li>\r\n	<li>Anyone else responsible for controlling bed bugs in residential buildings.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe new Chicago bed bug ordinance says condominium and cooperative associations MUST have a plan in place. But every residential building SHOULD have one to respond to a problem quickly and effectively.\r\n\r\nThis half day workshop will help you create a plan that works for your building, association, or other residential facility.\r\n\r\nAgenda:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Overview of the ordinance and what it means to you.</li>\r\n	<li>Some basic bed bug control strategies that work</li>\r\n	<li>Exercise designed to guide you through creating a Bed Bug Control Plan</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAttendees will leave the event with a template to create a bed bug plan that fits your needs. That\'s right. A template plan will be provided to each attendee to be filled in with facility specific information. The work you do at the training will provide you with an outline to be used to finalize your facilities bed bug plan.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Register now.</a>','Our next Bed Bug Preparedness workshop is on May 9','','inherit','closed','open','','1479-autosave-v1','','','2014-04-14 20:05:14','2014-04-14 20:05:14','',1479,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1479-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1487,2,'2014-04-14 20:05:50','2014-04-14 20:05:50','Controlling bed bugs is complicated! Don\'t get caught without a plan for responding when your building ends up with a bed bug problem. Come to our training and learn how to put together a bed bug response plan for your building.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-1482 alignright\" alt=\"Flyer Image\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Flyer-Image-300x194.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" />\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Register now.</a>\r\n\r\nWho should attend:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Residential Building Managers</li>\r\n	<li>Condominium Association</li>\r\n	<li>Cooperative Representatives, and</li>\r\n	<li>Anyone else responsible for controlling bed bugs in residential buildings.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe new Chicago bed bug ordinance says condominium and cooperative associations MUST have a plan in place. But every residential building SHOULD have one to respond to a problem quickly and effectively.\r\n\r\nThis half day workshop will help you create a plan that works for your building, association, or other residential facility.\r\n\r\nAgenda:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Overview of the ordinance and what it means to you.</li>\r\n	<li>Some basic bed bug control strategies that work</li>\r\n	<li>Exercise designed to guide you through creating a Bed Bug Control Plan</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAttendees will leave the event with a template to create a bed bug plan that fits your needs. That\'s right. A template plan will be provided to each attendee to be filled in with facility specific information. The work you do at the training will provide you with an outline to be used to finalize your facilities bed bug plan.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\" target=\"_blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/\">Register now.</a>','Our next Bed Bug Preparedness workshop is on May 9','','inherit','closed','open','','1479-revision-v1','','','2014-04-14 20:05:50','2014-04-14 20:05:50','',1479,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1479-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1490,2,'2014-04-14 20:20:44','2014-04-14 20:20:44','','Home','','inherit','closed','open','','36-revision-v1','','','2014-04-14 20:20:44','2014-04-14 20:20:44','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/36-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1491,2,'2014-04-16 18:18:43','2014-04-16 18:18:43','<h1>Upcoming Training and Events</h1>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is constantly adding new workshops, training events, and outreach activities to our calendar. Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay in the loop.  <a class=\"more\" title=\"Sign Up\" href=\"http://eepurl.com/ISsTX\" target=\"_blank\">Sign Up</a>\r\n\r\nWe offer site assessments, custom workshops, and individualized assistance for client service providers, childcare centers, building managers, schools, retailers, and others interested in educating their staff and clients on reducing pesticide use.\r\n\r\nContact us at: (773) 878-7378 or <a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 1.17em; line-height: 1.5em;\">Bed Bug Ordinance Information Sessions for Wards 46, 48, 49, and 50</span></h4>\r\nNeed help understanding the City’s new Bed Bug Ordinance?\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center can answer your questions, guide you to resources, and help you understand the role tenants and landlords play to reducing bed bug infestations.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>May 22, 7:00-8:30 PM:</strong> Sullivan High School (6631 N Bosworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60626)\r\nThis information session is for residents of the 49th and 50th Wards.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>May 29, 6:00-8:00 PM</strong>: Edgewater Public Library (1210 W Elmdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660)\r\nThis information session is for residents of the 46th and 48th Wards.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\"> </span>','Events','','inherit','closed','open','','107-revision-v1','','','2014-04-16 18:18:43','2014-04-16 18:18:43','',107,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/107-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1493,2,'2014-04-16 21:53:34','2014-04-16 21:53:34','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back ! Newsletter vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Volume 12\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BiteBack_Fall13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 12</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-Pest-Control-Operator-for-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator for Bed Bugs</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a> <a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-04-16 21:53:34','2014-04-16 21:53:34','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1494,2,'2014-04-17 19:07:24','2014-04-17 19:07:24','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back ! Newsletter vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Volume 12\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BiteBack_Fall13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 12</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-Pest-Control-Operator-for-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator for Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<a class=\"download\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a> <a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','open','','119-revision-v1','','','2014-04-17 19:07:24','2014-04-17 19:07:24','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1499,2,'2014-04-18 22:14:33','0000-00-00 00:00:00','','Auto ThickBox Plus','','draft','closed','open','','','','','2014-04-18 22:14:33','0000-00-00 00:00:00','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=1499',0,'auto-thickbox-plus','',0),(1504,2,'2014-04-23 14:30:22','2014-04-23 14:30:22','','MPAC Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit','','inherit','closed','open','','final-toolkit-4-21-2014-ny','','','2014-04-23 14:30:22','2014-04-23 14:30:22','',97,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(1506,2,'2014-04-23 14:42:02','2014-04-23 14:42:02','<h3><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000018320281Medium-Hands-Raised-e1380815404656.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-365\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iStock_000018320281Medium-Hands-Raised-e1380815404656.jpg\" alt=\"Hands Raised\" width=\"499\" height=\"290\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h2>Catalyze Change in Your Community</h2>\r\nYou can catalyze change that will make your community a safer place.  Affecting community-wide policies in schools and parks can have a huge impact on limiting the use of toxic pesticides. Take a look at the steps below to learn how you can help reduce pesticide use in your neighborhoods and public spaces.\r\n\r\nContinue reading for: <a href=\"#Blog\">Connect to Our Blog</a>, <a href=\"#Campaign\">Start a Campaign to Promote Sustainable Lawn and Landscape Care in Your Community</a>, <a href=\"#Engage\">Engage Politically</a>, <a href=\"#SC\">Promote Healthy Schools and Childcares</a>, <a href=\"#Park\">Bring \"A Natural Park is a Healthy Park\" to Your Community</a>, <a name=\"Blog\"></a> <a href=\"#Public\">Ensure Public Buildings and Properties are Healthy Places for the Community</a>\r\n<h3>Connect to Our Blog</h3>\r\nCommunity activists are working across the nation to reduce the health and environmental effects of pesticide use and making a real impact. Stay informed by connecting <a name=\"Campaign\"></a> to <span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;\"><a title=\"Blog\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/blog/\">our blog</a>.</span>\r\n<h3>Start a Campaign to Promote Sustainable Lawn and Landscape Care in Your Community</h3>\r\nWe’ve created the <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\">Activist’s Toolkit</a>, with support from <a title=\"Patagonia Becoming a Responsible Company\" href=\"http://www.patagonia.com/us/patagonia.go?assetid=2329\" target=\"_blank\">Patagonia</a>, an easy-to-use resource to help inspire you, the local activist, to catalyze change in your own community. The guide covers many of the basic tools for building a campaign that can influence decision makers, generate media coverage, and reach out to community members through social media. Help your community minimize the harmful environmental effects of conventional lawncare:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Nationwide, turf grass is estimated to cover over 40 million acres, an area three times larger than the amount dedicated to corn.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Conventionally maintained lawns and landscapes use many of our precious resources, as large amounts of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and water are necessary for maintenance.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>These practices degrade local waterways, pollute the air, harm pets and wildlife, contribute to climate change, and threaten human health.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a name=\"Engage\"></a>\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-93\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Activists_Toolkit_Webheader.jpg\" alt=\"Activists_Toolkit_Webheader\" width=\"860\" height=\"215\" /></a>\r\n<h3>Engage Politically</h3>\r\nOrganizations and coalitions across the country are working to pass laws and policies to protect us from exposure to pesticides and other toxic chemicals. To learn more about these campaigns and how you can contribute, click the links below.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Midwest Pesticide Action Center works to <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/\">advance toxic-free policies</a> in Chicago and the Midwest.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Sign up to receive action alerts from <a href=\"http://action.beyondpesticides.org/signup_page/actionalerts\" target=\"_blank\">Beyond Pesticides</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Take action with <a href=\"http://www.panna.org/get-involved/action-center\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Action Network of North America</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a name=\"SC\"></a>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Take action with the <a href=\"http://www.ewg.org/take-action\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Working Group</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Promote Healthy Schools and Childcares</h3>\r\nChildren face higher risks from exposure to pesticides than adults exposed at the same level. It is important to ensure your child’s school or childcare is following best practices and state laws which limit the use of pesticides.\r\n\r\nFor in-depth information, please see our <a class=\"more\" title=\"All Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">resources page</a>.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Midwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a comprehensive guide to help administration in to implement <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\">Integrated Pest Management</a>. Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org </a>for information on how to use this resource.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>In Illinois, Integrated Pest Management is required by law in public schools and licensed childcare facilities. Schools must either report an Integrated Pest Management  plan to the Illinois Department of Public Health or send a representative to receive Integrated Pest Management training.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>As a parent or guardian, you can be notified when pesticides are to be applied on school grounds. School districts can either notify you by adding you to a registry of parents who have signed up for notifications, or provide written notification through correspondence regularly published by the school district.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>We encourage you to ask your school if they maintain a registry and if they are in compliance with the state law requiring Integrated Pest Management. Visit our<a name=\"Park\"></a> <a title=\"Advancing Toxic-Free Policies\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/advancing-toxic-free-policies/\" target=\"_blank\">policy page</a> to learn more.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Bring \"A Natural Park is a Healthy Park\" to Your Community</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign-1-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Parks Campaign Chicago\" width=\"245\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center launched the “<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\">A Natural Park is a Healthy Park</a>” campaign to alter park management practices and to promote sustainably managed parks as a healthy place for children and pets without exposure to toxic chemicals.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>If you would like to learn how to incorporate sustainable practices into your parks, feel free to contact us via <a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org</a>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>If your park district already sustainably manages its parks and you would like community members to know about these healthy practices, consider working with Midwest Pesticide Action Center to bring this campaign to your community</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nVisit our<a name=\"Public\"></a> “<a title=\"Maintaining Healthy Parks\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-we-do/maintaining-healthy-parks/\">A Natural Park is a Healthy Park</a>” page for more information.\r\n<h3>Ensure Public Buildings and Properties are Healthy Places for the Community.</h3>\r\nMunicipalities play a large role in our lives and the spaces in which we interact, managing large facilities and parks that the public uses every day. As a municipal official, you can use our “<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Municipal-Pesticide-Reduction-Toolkit.pdf\">Municipal Pesticide </a><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reduction Toolkit</a>” to make your buildings and property healthy places for the community.\r\n\r\nThe guide provides sample Integrated Pest Management contracts, monitoring plans, and tips for reducing pesticide use in a cost-effective way.\r\n\r\nContact us for a copy today: <a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org</a>\r\n<h3>Resources</h3>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of resources to help you make real change in your community, including promoting natural landscape care, talking to decision-makers about policy decisions, and encouraging school administration to adopt responsible procedures to protect the health of our children. <a class=\"more\" title=\"View all Resources\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\">Learn More</a>','In Your Community','','inherit','closed','open','','97-revision-v1','','','2014-04-23 14:42:02','2014-04-23 14:42:02','',97,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/97-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1507,2,'2014-04-23 14:42:40','2014-04-23 14:42:40','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. 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href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" 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Garden\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Brochure\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a> <a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines 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19:42:43','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/36-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1514,2,'2014-04-24 19:43:09','2014-04-24 19:43:09','','Home','','inherit','closed','open','','36-revision-v1','','','2014-04-24 19:43:09','2014-04-24 19:43:09','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/36-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(1517,2,'2014-04-28 14:39:56','2014-04-28 14:39:56','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chicago Grows Green: A Guide to Growing a Climate-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Grows-Green-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back ! Newsletter vol. 1-4</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-vol.5-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 5-8</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B.I.T.E.-BACK-NEWSLETTERS-VOL.9-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. BACK! Newsletter vol. 9-11</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Volume 12\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BiteBack_Fall13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 12</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (3324,2,'2016-08-03 15:39:01','2016-08-03 15:39:01','<h1>Jobs and Internships at Midwest Pesticide Action Center</h1>\r\n<h2>Jobs</h2>\r\nCurrently no jobs available.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h2>Internships</h2>\r\nMPAC welcomes interns from all fields of study and backgrounds with an interest in our work. Applicants are considered throughout the year for internships typically starting in January, June, and September.\r\n\r\nPlease send a cover letter and resume to Midwest Pesticide Action Center at:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> or,<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Intern-Webpage.pdf\">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center\r\n35 E. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1600\r\nChicago, IL 60601.\r\n\r\n<strong>For more information on our internship program, <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Intern-Webpage.pdf\">click here.</a> </strong>','Career Opportunities','','inherit','closed','closed','','1260-revision-v1','','','2016-08-03 15:39:01','2016-08-03 15:39:01','',1260,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1260-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3328,2,'2016-08-12 18:37:39','2016-08-12 18:37:39','','Midwest_Lawncare_Website','','inherit','closed','closed','','midwest_lawncare_website','','','2016-08-12 18:37:39','2016-08-12 18:37:39','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Midwest_Lawncare_Website.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3330,2,'2016-08-12 18:40:25','2016-08-12 18:40:25','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/WOY_Midwest_Grows_Green_Guide-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_Arabic1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_Burmese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/WI_MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WI_MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquitos and West Nile Virus</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\" target=\"blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/BiteBack_Spring14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/WIH_MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/WOY_MPAC-Midwest-Natural-Lawn-Care-Companies3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a> <a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Disposal-The-Right-Way.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2016-08-12 18:40:25','2016-08-12 18:40:25','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3331,2,'2016-08-12 18:41:55','2016-08-12 18:41:55','<h2>Resources</h2>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center has developed a number of toolkits, guides, and factsheets to help you reduce your exposure to pesticides. Our information empowers renters, homeowners, managers, parents, and decision-makers to make smart decisions that lead to healthier communities.\r\n\r\nContinue reading<a name=\"Features\"></a> for: <a href=\"#Features\">Feature Publications</a>, <a href=\"#Home\">In Your Home</a>, <a href=\"#Community\">In Your Community</a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>Feature Publications</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<strong>Activist’s Toolkit: </strong>The basics of natural lawn care, health benefits of switching to natural lawn care, and practical tools and example documents to use during a campaign.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activists Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit:</strong> Information about pesticide reduction as a sustainable cost effective choice for municipal operations.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Midwest Grows Green: A Guide to Growing an Environmentally-Friendly Lawn &amp; Garden: </strong>Reduce your contribution to climate change, help your lawn and garden adapt to a changing environment, and produce beautiful outdoor spaces.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/WOY_Midwest_Grows_Green_Guide-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Guide</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<strong>Human Health and Pesticides: Glyphosate and 2,4-D:</strong> This white paper discusses the common active ingredients in lawn pesticides of Glyphosate and 2,4-D and their human health impacts.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MPAC_WhitePaper-final-12.11.15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Human Health and Pesticides White Paper</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Resource Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Schools/Childcares:</strong> The materials your school needs to put an IPM program in place, including sample policies, forms and protocol.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: </strong>View our bed bug policy, which demonstrates the necessity of taking action on this issue.\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/WIH_MPAC-Battling-Bed-Bugs-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Battling Bed Bugs in Chicago: Making the Case for a Comprehensive Plan</a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n<a name=\"Home\"></a>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\nThe following publications are also available for download. Some publications offer downloads in multiple languages. <span class=\"orange\">Click or tap a title to start download.</span>\r\n<h3>In Your Home</h3>\r\n<h4>Indoors</h4>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance Essentials\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Ordinance for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_Arabic1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arabic</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/MPAC-BedBugOrdTen_FS_Burmese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Burmese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Tenants Rights and Responsibilities English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Chicago-Tenants-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Tenants English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Spanish1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Tenants-Checklist-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Tenants-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-How-Do-I-Know-Im-Receiving-IPM-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How Do I Know I\'m Receiving IPM Factsheet</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/WI_MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">10 Steps to Pest Control English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-10-Steps-to-Pest-Control-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/WI_MPAC-Pest-Control-Companies-That-Provide-IPM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pest Control Companies That Provide IPM</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Ants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ants</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Cockroaches.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Cockroaches</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mice-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mice</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bed-Bug-Ordinance-Essentials.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a>\r\n<h4>Outdoors</h4>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Products-for-Your-Natural-Lawn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Products for Your Natural Lawn</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care Calendar</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MPAC-Natural-Lawn-Care-for-Homeowners.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Lawn Care for Homeowners</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Read-Your-Weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read Your Weeds</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Mosquito-Misters-What-You-Need-to-Know.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquito Misters: What You Need to Know</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Mosquitos and West Nile Virus</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MPAC-Pets-and-Pesticides-TU.pdf\" target=\"blank\">Pets and Pesticides</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Asthma-Pests-and-Pesticides.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Asthma, Pests, and Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Truth-About-Head-Lice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Truth About Head Lice</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Reasonable-Accomodations-for-Renters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reasonable Accommodations for Renters with Pest Problems</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Chinese.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-Polish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Polish</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">French</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-all-vols-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter All Volumes</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/BiteBack_Spring14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 13\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/BiteBack_vol14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.14</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 15\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletters-Vol.-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.15</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/WIH_MPAC-BITE-Back-newsletter-Vol.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.16</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" title=\"B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol. 16\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BiteBack_Summer16-vol.-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Newsletter vol.17</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">B.I.T.E. Back! Bed Bug Poster English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bedbugs-Poster-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bug Checklist for Landlords English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bed-Bug-Checklist-for-Landlords-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/WIH_MPAC-How-to-Hire-a-PCO-For-BB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">How to Hire a Pest Control Operator For Bed Bugs</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Bee-Friendly-Garden.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A Bee-Friendly Garden is a Pesticide-Free Garden</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MWGG_Brochure_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green Brochure</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Talking-to-Your-Neighbors-About-Pesticides1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Talking to Your Neighbors About Pesticides</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Free-Zone-Sign-order-form-color.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Free Zone Sign Order Form</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Midwest_Lawncare_Website.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Natural Lawn Care Companies</a> <a name=\"Community\"></a>\r\n[/one_half_last]\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3>In Your Community</h3>\r\n[one_half]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-The-Activists-Toolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Activist\'s Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Final-Toolkit-4-21-2014-NY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Municipal Pesticide Reduction Toolkit</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Resource-Guide-for-IPM-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Resource Guide for IPM in Schools and Childcares</a><strong>\r\n</strong><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-Healthy-Parks-Campaign.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Healthy Parks Campaign</a>\r\n[/one_half]\r\n\r\n[one_half_last]\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Parents\' Right to Know Notification Guidelines English</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ParentsRight-to-Know-NotificationGuidelines-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Reducing-Pesticides-in-Schools-a-Parents-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Reducing Pesticides in Schools: A Parent\'s Guide</a>\r\n<a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MPAC-Bed-Bugs-in-Schools-and-Childcares.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Bed Bugs in Schools and Childcares\r\n</a><a class=\"download\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WOY_MPAC-Pesticide-Disposal-The-Right-Way.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Pesticide Disposal the Right Way</a>\r\n\r\n[/one_half_last]','Resources','','inherit','closed','closed','','119-revision-v1','','','2016-08-12 18:41:55','2016-08-12 18:41:55','',119,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/119-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3340,2,'2016-09-01 14:36:16','2016-09-01 14:36:16','','MPAC Summer 16 Update with donor list','','inherit','closed','closed','','mpac-summer-16-update-with-donor-list','','','2016-09-01 14:36:16','2016-09-01 14:36:16','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC-Summer-16-Update-with-donor-list.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3341,2,'2016-09-01 16:57:16','2016-09-01 16:57:16','<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC_Summer16_UpdateDonors_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3342 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC_Summer16_Update_header-300x123.jpg\" alt=\"MPAC_Summer16_Update_header\" width=\"300\" height=\"123\" /></a>\r\n\r\n20 Minutes. 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That\'s the target for our projects at MPAC, now. What can we accomplish with 20 minutes?\r\n\r\nIt took a 20 minute presentation to build the foundations for a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/pesticide-free-park-7-in-elmhurst/\" target=\"_blank\">2.9 acre Pesticide-Free park in Elmhurst</a>, a 20 minute initial planning meeting to design an online Integrated Pest Management training that more than 800 childcare staff used, and a 20 minute pitch to Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago Commissioner Frank Avila to <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mwrds-midwest-grows-green-resolution/\" target=\"_blank\">recognize our Midwest Grows Green initiative</a> and move the district to herbicide free land management.\r\n\r\nAs evidenced by this <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC_Summer16_UpdateDonors_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Summer\'s update</a>, we can do a lot in 20 minutes! But, we need your help to continue initiating these conversations and creating innovative programs to reduce pesticide use at homes, lawns, schools, parks, and other spaces across the Midwest. Please contribute to our indoor and outdoor programs at <a href=\"https://publicgood.com/org/midwest-pesticide-action-center-nfp-chicago-il-364361525\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MPACsupport</a>.\r\n\r\nAs always, we appreciate all the support you offer!','Summer 2016 update- Twenty Minutes to Impact','','inherit','closed','closed','','3341-autosave-v1','','','2016-09-06 14:10:01','2016-09-06 14:10:01','',3341,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3341-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3349,2,'2016-09-01 18:20:06','2016-09-01 18:20:06','<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC-Summer-16-Update-with-donor-list.pdf?utm_source=Midwest+Pesticide+Action+Center+News&amp;utm_campaign=cccc7e35ba-Winter_Update_2014_211_26_2014&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_345915055b-cccc7e35ba-\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3342 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC_Summer16_Update_header-300x123.jpg\" alt=\"MPAC_Summer16_Update_header\" width=\"300\" height=\"123\" /></a>\r\n\r\n20 Minutes. That\'s the target for our projects at MPAC, now. What can we accomplish with 20 minutes?\r\n\r\nIt took a 20 minute presentation to build the foundations for a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/pesticide-free-park-7-in-elmhurst/\" target=\"_blank\">2.9 acre Pesticide-Free park in Elmhurst</a>, a 20 minute initial planning meeting to design an online Integrated Pest Management training that more than 800 childcare staff used, and a 20 minute pitch to Municipal Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago Commissioner Frank Avila to <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mwrds-midwest-grows-green-resolution/\" target=\"_blank\">recognize our Midwest Grows Green initiative</a> and move the district to herbicide free land management.\r\n\r\nAs evidenced by this <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC-Summer-16-Update-with-donor-list.pdf?utm_source=Midwest+Pesticide+Action+Center+News&amp;utm_campaign=cccc7e35ba-Winter_Update_2014_211_26_2014&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_345915055b-cccc7e35ba-\" target=\"_blank\">Summer\'s update</a>, we can do a lot in 20 minutes! But, we need your help to continue initiating these conversations and creating innovative programs to reduce pesticide use at homes, lawns, schools, parks, and other spaces across the Midwest. Please contribute to our indoor and outdoor programs at <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC-Summer-16-Update-with-donor-list.pdf?utm_source=Midwest+Pesticide+Action+Center+News&amp;utm_campaign=cccc7e35ba-Winter_Update_2014_211_26_2014&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_345915055b-cccc7e35ba-\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MPACsupport</a>.','Summer 2016 update- Twenty Minutes to Impact','','inherit','closed','closed','','3341-revision-v1','','','2016-09-01 18:20:06','2016-09-01 18:20:06','',3341,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3341-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3350,2,'2016-09-01 18:27:05','2016-09-01 18:27:05','<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC-Summer-16-Update-with-donor-list.pdf?utm_source=Midwest+Pesticide+Action+Center+News&amp;utm_campaign=cccc7e35ba-Winter_Update_2014_211_26_2014&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_345915055b-cccc7e35ba-\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3342 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC_Summer16_Update_header-300x123.jpg\" alt=\"MPAC_Summer16_Update_header\" width=\"300\" height=\"123\" /></a>\r\n\r\n20 Minutes. That\'s the target for our projects at MPAC, now. What can we accomplish with 20 minutes?\r\n\r\nIt took a 20 minute presentation to build the foundations for a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/pesticide-free-park-7-in-elmhurst/\" target=\"_blank\">2.9 acre Pesticide-Free park in Elmhurst</a>, a 20 minute initial planning meeting to design an online Integrated Pest Management training that more than 800 childcare staff used, and a 20 minute pitch to Municipal Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago Commissioner Frank Avila to <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mwrds-midwest-grows-green-resolution/\" target=\"_blank\">recognize our Midwest Grows Green initiative</a> and move the district to herbicide free land management.\r\n\r\nAs evidenced by this <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC-Summer-16-Update-with-donor-list.pdf?utm_source=Midwest+Pesticide+Action+Center+News&amp;utm_campaign=cccc7e35ba-Winter_Update_2014_211_26_2014&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_345915055b-cccc7e35ba-\" target=\"_blank\">Summer\'s update</a>, we can do a lot in 20 minutes! But, we need your help to continue initiating these conversations and creating innovative programs to reduce pesticide use at homes, lawns, schools, parks, and other spaces across the Midwest. Please contribute to our indoor and outdoor programs at <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC-Summer-16-Update-with-donor-list.pdf?utm_source=Midwest+Pesticide+Action+Center+News&amp;utm_campaign=cccc7e35ba-Winter_Update_2014_211_26_2014&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_345915055b-cccc7e35ba-\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MPACsupport</a>.\r\n\r\nAs always, we appreciate all the support you offer!','Summer 2016 update- Twenty Minutes to Impact','','inherit','closed','closed','','3341-revision-v1','','','2016-09-01 18:27:05','2016-09-01 18:27:05','',3341,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3341-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3351,2,'2016-09-02 18:53:26','2016-09-02 18:53:26','<h3><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3353\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/aeration_image.jpg\" alt=\"aeration_image\" width=\"246\" height=\"205\" />Things starting to get tight below the green? Grass roots struggling? Time to aerate! Says MPAC\'s Metcalf intern Leah Garner.</h3>\r\nBelow the ground a worm struggles, trapped in the layers of tightly packed organic matter and soil of your lawn.  Each new footstep smashes in an opening where the worm can execute its day to day activities. Your turf’s roots suffer without the worm adding to soil structure, cycling nutrients, and breaking down organic matter.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fall, end the suffering and aerate! By perforating the soil with holes, aeration provides fresh air, water, and nutrients to grass roots and the entire soil ecosystem.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This freshness combats </span><a href=\"http://www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes/215.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compacted soil</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conditions that restrict air access, growth ability, and water uptake capacity of most living organisms including your turf’s roots.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more area to work, your turf’s roots can increase its mass and uptake more nutrients and water. Stronger, thicker, and healthier root systems develop superior resistance to weeds, diseases, pests, and environmental stresses of droughts and long winters. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration holes, also, break up the layers of dead and living organic matter above the soil surface called thatch (see <a href=\"http://simplygreenlawncare.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/core.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">this graphic</a>). By accumulating </span><a href=\"http://news.aces.illinois.edu/content/benefits-fall-core-aeration-lawn\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">underground grass stems (rhizomes) and aboveground stems (stolons)</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thatch may harbor pests, diseases, and unfavorable conditions for root uptake of air, water, and nutrients.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need the expertise of a soil scientist nor the life experience of a constricted worm to tell when to <a href=\"https://web.extension.illinois.edu/askextension/thisQuestion.cfm?ThreadID=21429&amp;catID=154&amp;AskSiteID=34\" target=\"_blank\">aerate your soil</a>. Find your toolbox, pick up a screwdriver and push it through your lawn’s soil. Having any difficulty pushing it down? Then you likely have compacted soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3710.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">For thatch</a>, grab a pocketknife to cut a triangular section of turf three inches long and two inches deep.  You should find a thatch layer of brown roots and stem tissues in between the green turf leaves and the soil.  If that layer exceeds one inch in thickness, it could provide prime conditions for pests and diseases.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When aerating, you want to address both the compacted soil and the thick thatch layer.  Spikers and slicers that poke narrow holes in the soil without removing cores often offer only a temporary solution to these problems and may further compact your soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most effective results, visit your local hardware store and search for a </span><a href=\"http://ipm.ucanr.edu/TOOLS/TURF/MAINTAIN/aeratehow.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hollow core aerator</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> type, either a man-powered hand aerifier or a machine-driven piston-type aerifier. These aerators should remove soil cores 1/4 - 1/2 inches in diameter and reach 3 to 4 inches deep.  Aerate the soil at 4 - 6 inches apart and leave the cores on the lawn to dry for 1 - 2 days.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once dry, mow over the cores to break them up and return nutrients to the soil, like our earthworm friend!   </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration works best at two times over the year: In mid- to late- spring (May 1 to June 15) and right now (September 1 to 30)! Aerating today, builds strong and large turf root systems to outlast the winter and trigger stem growth at the start of spring.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many more practices this fall will help your grass spruce up next spring. For additional fall lawn care tips, refer to our </span><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/important-natural-lawn-care-activities-for-fall/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Lawn Care: Three Steps YOU Can Take This Fall</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> article. </span>','Tough Mudder','','publish','closed','open','','tough-mudder','','\nhttp://midwestpesticideaction.org/important-natural-lawn-care-activities-for-fall/','2016-09-02 18:53:26','2016-09-02 18:53:26','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=3351',0,'post','',6),(3352,2,'2016-09-01 18:54:35','2016-09-01 18:54:35','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below the ground a worm struggles, trapped in the layers of organic matter and tightly packed soil of your lawn.  Each new footstep smashes in a soil opening where the worm can execute its day to day activities. Your turf’s roots suffer without the worm adding to soil structure, cycling nutrients, and breaking down organic matter. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fall, end the suffering and aerate! By perforating the soil with holes, aeration provides fresh air, water, and nutrients to grass roots and the entire soil ecosystem.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This freshness combats </span><a href=\"http://www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes/215.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compacted soil</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conditions that restrict air access, growth ability, and water uptake capacity of most living organisms including your turf’s roots.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more area to work, your turf’s roots can increase its mass and uptake more nutrients and water. Stronger, thicker, and healthier root systems develop superior resistance to weeds, diseases, pests, and environmental stresses of droughts and long winters. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration holes, also, break up the layers of dead and living organic matter above the soil surface called thatch (see graphic below). By accumulating </span><a href=\"http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3710.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">underground grass stems (rhizomes) and aboveground stems (stolons)</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thatch may harbor pests, diseases, and unfavorable conditions for root uptake of air, water, and nutrients. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need the expertise of a soil scientist nor the life experience of a constricted worm to tell when to aerate your soil. Find your toolbox, pick up a screwdriver and push it through your lawn’s soil. Having any difficulty pushing it down? Then you likely have compacted soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For thatch, grab a pocketknife to cut a triangular section of turf three inches long and two inches deep.  You should find a thatch layer of brown roots and stem tissues in between the green turf leaves and the soil.  If that layer exceeds one inch in thickness, it could provide prime conditions for pests and diseases.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When aerating, you want to address both the compacted soil and the thick thatch layer.  Spikers and slicers that poke narrow holes in the soil without removing cores often provide only a temporary solution to these problems and may further compact your soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most effective results, visit your local hardware store and search for a </span><a href=\"http://ipm.ucanr.edu/TOOLS/TURF/MAINTAIN/aeratehow.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hollow core aerator</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> type, either a man-powered hand aerifier or a machine-driven piston-type aerifier. These aerators should remove soil cores 1/4 - 1/2 inches in diameter and reach 3 to 4 inches deep.  Aerate the soil at 4 - 6 inches apart and leave the cores on the lawn to dry for 1 - 2 days.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once dry, recycle nutrients to the soil, like our earthworm friend, by mowing to break up the cores.   </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration works best at two times over the year: In mid- to late- spring (May 1 to June 15) and right now (September 1 to 30)! Aerating today, helps your turf build strong and large root systems to outlast the winter and trigger stem growth at the start of spring.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many more practices this fall will help your grass spruce up next spring. For additional fall lawn care tips, refer to our </span><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/important-natural-lawn-care-activities-for-fall/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Lawn Care: Three Steps YOU Can Take This Fall</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> article. </span>','','','inherit','closed','closed','','3351-revision-v1','','','2016-09-01 18:54:35','2016-09-01 18:54:35','',3351,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3351-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3353,2,'2016-09-01 18:55:58','2016-09-01 18:55:58','','aeration_image','','inherit','closed','closed','','aeration_image','','','2016-09-01 18:55:58','2016-09-01 18:55:58','',3351,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/aeration_image.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3356,2,'2016-09-01 19:43:06','2016-09-01 19:43:06','<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3353\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/aeration_image.jpg\" alt=\"aeration_image\" width=\"246\" height=\"205\" />\r\n<h3>Weeds taking over your lawn? Grass struggling? Time to aerate! Says MPAC\'s Metcalf intern Leah Garner.</h3>\r\nBelow the ground a worm struggles, trapped in the layers of tightly packed organic matter and soil of your lawn.  Each new footstep smashes in an opening where the worm can execute its day to day activities. Your turf’s roots suffer without the worm adding to soil structure, cycling nutrients, and breaking down organic matter.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fall, end the suffering and aerate! By perforating the soil with holes, aeration provides fresh air, water, and nutrients to grass roots and the entire soil ecosystem.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This freshness combats </span><a href=\"http://www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes/215.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compacted soil</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conditions that restrict air access, growth ability, and water uptake capacity of most living organisms including your turf’s roots.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more area to work, your turf’s roots can increase its mass and uptake more nutrients and water. Stronger, thicker, and healthier root systems develop superior resistance to weeds, diseases, pests, and environmental stresses of droughts and long winters. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration holes, also, break up the layers of dead and living organic matter above the soil surface called thatch (see graphic below). By accumulating </span><a href=\"http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3710.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">underground grass stems (rhizomes) and aboveground stems (stolons)</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thatch may harbor pests, diseases, and unfavorable conditions for root uptake of air, water, and nutrients.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need the expertise of a soil scientist nor the life experience of a constricted worm to tell when to aerate your soil. Find your toolbox, pick up a screwdriver and push it through your lawn’s soil. Having any difficulty pushing it down? Then you likely have compacted soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For thatch, grab a pocketknife to cut a triangular section of turf three inches long and two inches deep.  You should find a thatch layer of brown roots and stem tissues in between the green turf leaves and the soil.  If that layer exceeds one inch in thickness, it could provide prime conditions for pests and diseases.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When aerating, you want to address both the compacted soil and the thick thatch layer.  Spikers and slicers that poke narrow holes in the soil without removing cores often provide only a temporary solution to these problems and may further compact your soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most effective results, visit your local hardware store and search for a </span><a href=\"http://ipm.ucanr.edu/TOOLS/TURF/MAINTAIN/aeratehow.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hollow core aerator</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> type, either a man-powered hand aerifier or a machine-driven piston-type aerifier. These aerators should remove soil cores 1/4 - 1/2 inches in diameter and reach 3 to 4 inches deep.  Aerate the soil at 4 - 6 inches apart and leave the cores on the lawn to dry for 1 - 2 days.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once dry, recycle nutrients to t\r\nhe soil, like our earthworm friend, by mowing to break up the cores.   </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration works best at two times over the year: In mid- to late- spring (May 1 to June 15) and right now (Septe\r\nmber 1 to 30)! Aerating today, helps your turf build strong and large root systems to outlast the winter and trigger stem growth at the start of spring.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many more practices this fall will help your grass spruce up next spring. For additional fall lawn care tips, refer to our </span><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/important-natural-lawn-care-activities-for-fall/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Lawn Care: Three Steps YOU Can Take This Fall</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> article. </span>','','','inherit','closed','closed','','3351-revision-v1','','','2016-09-01 19:43:06','2016-09-01 19:43:06','',3351,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3351-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3359,2,'2016-09-01 20:02:28','2016-09-01 20:02:28','<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3353\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/aeration_image.jpg\" alt=\"aeration_image\" width=\"246\" height=\"205\" />\r\n<h3>Weeds taking over your lawn? Grass struggling? Time to aerate! Says MPAC\'s Metcalf intern Leah Garner.</h3>\r\nBelow the ground a worm struggles, trapped in the layers of tightly packed organic matter and soil of your lawn.  Each new footstep smashes in an opening where the worm can execute its day to day activities. Your turf’s roots suffer without the worm adding to soil structure, cycling nutrients, and breaking down organic matter.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fall, end the suffering and aerate! By perforating the soil with holes, aeration provides fresh air, water, and nutrients to grass roots and the entire soil ecosystem.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This freshness combats </span><a href=\"http://www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes/215.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compacted soil</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conditions that restrict air access, growth ability, and water uptake capacity of most living organisms including your turf’s roots.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more area to work, your turf’s roots can increase its mass and uptake more nutrients and water. Stronger, thicker, and healthier root systems develop superior resistance to weeds, diseases, pests, and environmental stresses of droughts and long winters. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration holes, also, break up the layers of dead and living organic matter above the soil surface called thatch (see graphic below). By accumulating </span><a href=\"http://news.aces.illinois.edu/content/benefits-fall-core-aeration-lawn\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">underground grass stems (rhizomes) and aboveground stems (stolons)</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thatch may harbor pests, diseases, and unfavorable conditions for root uptake of air, water, and nutrients.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need the expertise of a soil scientist nor the life experience of a constricted worm to tell when to <a href=\"https://web.extension.illinois.edu/askextension/thisQuestion.cfm?ThreadID=21429&amp;catID=154&amp;AskSiteID=34\" target=\"_blank\">aerate your soil</a>. Find your toolbox, pick up a screwdriver and push it through your lawn’s soil. Having any difficulty pushing it down? Then you likely have compacted soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3710.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">For thatch</a>, grab a pocketknife to cut a triangular section of turf three inches long and two inches deep.  You should find a thatch layer of brown roots and stem tissues in between the green turf leaves and the soil.  If that layer exceeds one inch in thickness, it could provide prime conditions for pests and diseases.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When aerating, you want to address both the compacted soil and the thick thatch layer.  Spikers and slicers that poke narrow holes in the soil without removing cores often provide only a temporary solution to these problems and may further compact your soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most effective results, visit your local hardware store and search for a </span><a href=\"http://ipm.ucanr.edu/TOOLS/TURF/MAINTAIN/aeratehow.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hollow core aerator</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> type, either a man-powered hand aerifier or a machine-driven piston-type aerifier. These aerators should remove soil cores 1/4 - 1/2 inches in diameter and reach 3 to 4 inches deep.  Aerate the soil at 4 - 6 inches apart and leave the cores on the lawn to dry for 1 - 2 days.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once dry, recycle nutrients to the soil, like our earthworm friend, by mowing to break up the cores.   </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration works best at two times over the year: In mid- to late- spring (May 1 to June 15) and right now (September 1 to 30)! Aerating today, helps your turf build strong and large root systems to outlast the winter and trigger stem growth at the start of spring.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many more practices this fall will help your grass spruce up next spring. For additional fall lawn care tips, refer to our </span><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/important-natural-lawn-care-activities-for-fall/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Lawn Care: Three Steps YOU Can Take This Fall</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> article. </span>','','','inherit','closed','closed','','3351-revision-v1','','','2016-09-01 20:02:28','2016-09-01 20:02:28','',3351,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3351-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3360,2,'2016-09-01 20:06:09','2016-09-01 20:06:09','<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3353\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/aeration_image.jpg\" alt=\"aeration_image\" width=\"246\" height=\"205\" />\r\n<h3>Things starting to get tight below the turf? Grass roots struggling? Time to aerate! Says MPAC\'s Metcalf intern Leah Garner.</h3>\r\nBelow the ground a worm struggles, trapped in the layers of tightly packed organic matter and soil of your lawn.  Each new footstep smashes in an opening where the worm can execute its day to day activities. Your turf’s roots suffer without the worm adding to soil structure, cycling nutrients, and breaking down organic matter.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fall, end the suffering and aerate! By perforating the soil with holes, aeration provides fresh air, water, and nutrients to grass roots and the entire soil ecosystem.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This freshness combats </span><a href=\"http://www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes/215.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compacted soil</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conditions that restrict air access, growth ability, and water uptake capacity of most living organisms including your turf’s roots.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more area to work, your turf’s roots can increase its mass and uptake more nutrients and water. Stronger, thicker, and healthier root systems develop superior resistance to weeds, diseases, pests, and environmental stresses of droughts and long winters. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration holes, also, break up the layers of dead and living organic matter above the soil surface called thatch (see graphic below). By accumulating </span><a href=\"http://news.aces.illinois.edu/content/benefits-fall-core-aeration-lawn\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">underground grass stems (rhizomes) and aboveground stems (stolons)</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thatch may harbor pests, diseases, and unfavorable conditions for root uptake of air, water, and nutrients.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need the expertise of a soil scientist nor the life experience of a constricted worm to tell when to <a href=\"https://web.extension.illinois.edu/askextension/thisQuestion.cfm?ThreadID=21429&amp;catID=154&amp;AskSiteID=34\" target=\"_blank\">aerate your soil</a>. Find your toolbox, pick up a screwdriver and push it through your lawn’s soil. Having any difficulty pushing it down? Then you likely have compacted soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3710.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">For thatch</a>, grab a pocketknife to cut a triangular section of turf three inches long and two inches deep.  You should find a thatch layer of brown roots and stem tissues in between the green turf leaves and the soil.  If that layer exceeds one inch in thickness, it could provide prime conditions for pests and diseases.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When aerating, you want to address both the compacted soil and the thick thatch layer.  Spikers and slicers that poke narrow holes in the soil without removing cores often provide only a temporary solution to these problems and may further compact your soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most effective results, visit your local hardware store and search for a </span><a href=\"http://ipm.ucanr.edu/TOOLS/TURF/MAINTAIN/aeratehow.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hollow core aerator</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> type, either a man-powered hand aerifier or a machine-driven piston-type aerifier. These aerators should remove soil cores 1/4 - 1/2 inches in diameter and reach 3 to 4 inches deep.  Aerate the soil at 4 - 6 inches apart and leave the cores on the lawn to dry for 1 - 2 days.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once dry, recycle nutrients to the soil, like our earthworm friend, by mowing to break up the cores.   </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration works best at two times over the year: In mid- to late- spring (May 1 to June 15) and right now (September 1 to 30)! Aerating today, helps your turf build strong and large root systems to outlast the winter and trigger stem growth at the start of spring.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many more practices this fall will help your grass spruce up next spring. For additional fall lawn care tips, refer to our </span><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/important-natural-lawn-care-activities-for-fall/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Lawn Care: Three Steps YOU Can Take This Fall</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> article. </span>','Tough Mudder','','inherit','closed','closed','','3351-revision-v1','','','2016-09-01 20:06:09','2016-09-01 20:06:09','',3351,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3351-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3361,2,'2016-09-01 20:06:42','2016-09-01 20:06:42','<h3><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3353\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/aeration_image.jpg\" alt=\"aeration_image\" width=\"246\" height=\"205\" />Things starting to get tight below the turf? Grass roots struggling? Time to aerate! Says MPAC\'s Metcalf intern Leah Garner.</h3>\r\nBelow the ground a worm struggles, trapped in the layers of tightly packed organic matter and soil of your lawn.  Each new footstep smashes in an opening where the worm can execute its day to day activities. Your turf’s roots suffer without the worm adding to soil structure, cycling nutrients, and breaking down organic matter.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fall, end the suffering and aerate! By perforating the soil with holes, aeration provides fresh air, water, and nutrients to grass roots and the entire soil ecosystem.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This freshness combats </span><a href=\"http://www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes/215.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compacted soil</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conditions that restrict air access, growth ability, and water uptake capacity of most living organisms including your turf’s roots.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more area to work, your turf’s roots can increase its mass and uptake more nutrients and water. Stronger, thicker, and healthier root systems develop superior resistance to weeds, diseases, pests, and environmental stresses of droughts and long winters. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration holes, also, break up the layers of dead and living organic matter above the soil surface called thatch (see graphic below). By accumulating </span><a href=\"http://news.aces.illinois.edu/content/benefits-fall-core-aeration-lawn\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">underground grass stems (rhizomes) and aboveground stems (stolons)</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thatch may harbor pests, diseases, and unfavorable conditions for root uptake of air, water, and nutrients.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need the expertise of a soil scientist nor the life experience of a constricted worm to tell when to <a href=\"https://web.extension.illinois.edu/askextension/thisQuestion.cfm?ThreadID=21429&amp;catID=154&amp;AskSiteID=34\" target=\"_blank\">aerate your soil</a>. Find your toolbox, pick up a screwdriver and push it through your lawn’s soil. Having any difficulty pushing it down? Then you likely have compacted soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3710.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">For thatch</a>, grab a pocketknife to cut a triangular section of turf three inches long and two inches deep.  You should find a thatch layer of brown roots and stem tissues in between the green turf leaves and the soil.  If that layer exceeds one inch in thickness, it could provide prime conditions for pests and diseases.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When aerating, you want to address both the compacted soil and the thick thatch layer.  Spikers and slicers that poke narrow holes in the soil without removing cores often provide only a temporary solution to these problems and may further compact your soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most effective results, visit your local hardware store and search for a </span><a href=\"http://ipm.ucanr.edu/TOOLS/TURF/MAINTAIN/aeratehow.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hollow core aerator</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> type, either a man-powered hand aerifier or a machine-driven piston-type aerifier. These aerators should remove soil cores 1/4 - 1/2 inches in diameter and reach 3 to 4 inches deep.  Aerate the soil at 4 - 6 inches apart and leave the cores on the lawn to dry for 1 - 2 days.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once dry, recycle nutrients to the soil, like our earthworm friend, by mowing to break up the cores.   </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration works best at two times over the year: In mid- to late- spring (May 1 to June 15) and right now (September 1 to 30)! Aerating today, helps your turf build strong and large root systems to outlast the winter and trigger stem growth at the start of spring.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many more practices this fall will help your grass spruce up next spring. For additional fall lawn care tips, refer to our </span><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/important-natural-lawn-care-activities-for-fall/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Lawn Care: Three Steps YOU Can Take This Fall</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> article. </span>','Tough Mudder','','inherit','closed','closed','','3351-revision-v1','','','2016-09-01 20:06:42','2016-09-01 20:06:42','',3351,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3351-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3362,2,'2016-09-02 14:50:32','2016-09-02 14:50:32','[caption id=\"attachment_3223\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Avila_resolution.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-3223 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Avila_resolution-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"Avila_resolution\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" /></a> Ryan Anderson accepting the resolution from MWRD Commissioner Frank Avila[/caption]\r\n<h3>The MWRD Board of Commissioners recognized MPAC\'s natural lawn care efforts by passing a resolution June 16th</h3>\r\nA raindrop falls on your lawn. It trickles through the green, entrenched mass, absorbing whichever chemical, fertilizer, and sediment in its way. Jammed full of matter, the droplet jumps into a storm drain and joins the crowd of 1.4 billion gallons of waste and storm water droplets produced by the Greater Chicago area each day.\r\n\r\nUsing seven wastewater treatment plants, the <a href=\"https://www.mwrd.org/irj/portal/anonymous/Home\" target=\"_blank\">Metropolitan Water Reclamation District</a> (MWRD) of Greater Chicago sorts through the billions of water particles to extract solid waste, harmful chemicals, and other sediment. Getting every chemical is next to impossible.\r\n\r\n\"What MWRD does each day to protect our waters and public health is incredible,\" Midwest Pesticide Action Center\'s (MPAC) Program and Communication Manager Ryan Anderson said. \"But keeping these waters completely safe for humans, pets, and wildlife is a tall, almost insurmountable task. Anything MPAC, businesses, and individuals can do to prevent the release of these harmful chemicals and pollutants at the point of introduction goes a long way in furthering MWRD\'s work.\"\r\n\r\nThe MWRD <a href=\"https://www.mwrd.org/irj/portal/anonymous/Board\" target=\"_blank\">Board of Commissioners</a> recognized MPAC\'s <a href=\"bit.ly/MGGweb\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Grows Green</a> (MGG) effort to reduce the introduction of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers into Greater Chicago area waterways by unanimously <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/16_0616_MPAC-resolution.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">passing a resolution</a>. Anderson accepted the resolution from MWRD Chairman of Finance and Commissioner <a href=\"http://apps.mwrd.org/commissioners/avila.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Frank Avila</a> at the Commissioner Board Meeting June 16th.\r\n\r\n\"MPAC has always been a leader in protecting public health, even assisting the MWRD with Integrated Pest Management and herbicide reduction policies,\" Commissioner Avila said. \"I am excited to see what they do next for natural lawn care and water quality improvement with their MGG initiative.\"\r\n\r\nThe American home and garden sector applies more than 90 million pounds of herbicide product to lawns and gardens each year. Studies have linked these chemicals to various nervous, behavioral, endocrine, immune, and reproductive system disorders.\r\n\r\n\"Many do not think about it, but maintaining our nation\'s largest crop, turf grass, requires an extraordinary amount of pesticides, fertilizers, and water,\" Anderson said. \"MGG is all about educating people on the costs and impacts that result from conventional lawn care, and providing individuals, businesses, and park/school districts with the solutions.\"\r\n\r\nLearn more about MGG at its webpage (<a href=\"bit.ly/MGGweb\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGweb</a>) and join the natural lawn care movement by taking the pledge (<a href=\"bit.ly/MGGpledge\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGpledge</a>). See the resolution <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/16_0616_MPAC-resolution.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.','MWRD\'s Midwest Grows Green Resolution','','inherit','closed','closed','','3217-revision-v1','','','2016-09-02 14:50:32','2016-09-02 14:50:32','',3217,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3217-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3363,2,'2016-09-02 14:53:14','2016-09-02 14:53:14','<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC-Summer-16-Update-with-donor-list.pdf?utm_source=Midwest+Pesticide+Action+Center+News&amp;utm_campaign=cccc7e35ba-Winter_Update_2014_211_26_2014&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_345915055b-cccc7e35ba-\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3342 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC_Summer16_Update_header-300x123.jpg\" alt=\"MPAC_Summer16_Update_header\" width=\"300\" height=\"123\" /></a>\r\n\r\n20 Minutes. That\'s the target for our projects at MPAC, now. What can we accomplish with 20 minutes?\r\n\r\nIt took a 20 minute presentation to build the foundations for a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/pesticide-free-park-7-in-elmhurst/\" target=\"_blank\">2.9 acre Pesticide-Free park in Elmhurst</a>, a 20 minute initial planning meeting to design an online Integrated Pest Management training that more than 800 childcare staff used, and a 20 minute pitch to Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago Commissioner Frank Avila to <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mwrds-midwest-grows-green-resolution/\" target=\"_blank\">recognize our Midwest Grows Green initiative</a> and move the district to herbicide free land management.\r\n\r\nAs evidenced by this <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC-Summer-16-Update-with-donor-list.pdf?utm_source=Midwest+Pesticide+Action+Center+News&amp;utm_campaign=cccc7e35ba-Winter_Update_2014_211_26_2014&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_345915055b-cccc7e35ba-\" target=\"_blank\">Summer\'s update</a>, we can do a lot in 20 minutes! But, we need your help to continue initiating these conversations and creating innovative programs to reduce pesticide use at homes, lawns, schools, parks, and other spaces across the Midwest. Please contribute to our indoor and outdoor programs at <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC-Summer-16-Update-with-donor-list.pdf?utm_source=Midwest+Pesticide+Action+Center+News&amp;utm_campaign=cccc7e35ba-Winter_Update_2014_211_26_2014&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_345915055b-cccc7e35ba-\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MPACsupport</a>.\r\n\r\nAs always, we appreciate all the support you offer!','Summer 2016 update- Twenty Minutes to Impact','','inherit','closed','closed','','3341-revision-v1','','','2016-09-02 14:53:14','2016-09-02 14:53:14','',3341,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3341-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3366,2,'2016-09-02 18:11:50','2016-09-02 18:11:50','','MPAC_Summer16_Update_web','','inherit','closed','closed','','mpac_summer16_update_web','','','2016-09-02 18:11:50','2016-09-02 18:11:50','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC_Summer16_Update_web.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3367,2,'2016-09-02 18:14:02','2016-09-02 18:14:02','<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC_Summer16_Update_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3342 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC_Summer16_Update_header-300x123.jpg\" alt=\"MPAC_Summer16_Update_header\" width=\"300\" height=\"123\" /></a>\r\n\r\n20 Minutes. That\'s the target for our projects at MPAC, now. What can we accomplish with 20 minutes?\r\n\r\nIt took a 20 minute presentation to build the foundations for a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/pesticide-free-park-7-in-elmhurst/\" target=\"_blank\">2.9 acre Pesticide-Free park in Elmhurst</a>, a 20 minute initial planning meeting to design an online Integrated Pest Management training that more than 800 childcare staff used, and a 20 minute pitch to Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago Commissioner Frank Avila to <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mwrds-midwest-grows-green-resolution/\" target=\"_blank\">recognize our Midwest Grows Green initiative</a> and move the district to herbicide free land management.\r\n\r\nAs evidenced by this <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC_Summer16_Update_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Summer\'s update</a>, we can do a lot in 20 minutes! But, we need your help to continue initiating these conversations and creating innovative programs to reduce pesticide use at homes, lawns, schools, parks, and other spaces across the Midwest. Please contribute to our indoor and outdoor programs at <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC-Summer-16-Update-with-donor-list.pdf?utm_source=Midwest+Pesticide+Action+Center+News&amp;utm_campaign=cccc7e35ba-Winter_Update_2014_211_26_2014&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_345915055b-cccc7e35ba-\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MPACsupport</a>.\r\n\r\nAs always, we appreciate all the support you offer!','Summer 2016 update- Twenty Minutes to Impact','','inherit','closed','closed','','3341-revision-v1','','','2016-09-02 18:14:02','2016-09-02 18:14:02','',3341,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3341-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3368,2,'2016-09-02 18:15:04','2016-09-02 18:15:04','<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">Past Newsletters</h1>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">2016</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC_Summer16_Update_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Summer 2016</a>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">2015</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/MPAC_Winter15_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Winter 2015</a>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">2014</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MPAC_Winter14_5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Winter 2014\r\n</a><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MPAC_Spring14_Update_Final_Web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spring 2014</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">2013</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MPAC_Winter13_Print-Cropped.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Winter 2013\r\n</a><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MPAC_Spring13_Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spring 2013</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">2012</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Program_Update_2012_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Winter 2012\r\n</a><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SPCP-Spring12-Update2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spring 2012</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>','Newsletters','','inherit','closed','closed','','2108-revision-v1','','','2016-09-02 18:15:04','2016-09-02 18:15:04','',2108,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/2108-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3369,2,'2016-09-02 18:39:23','2016-09-02 18:39:23','<h3><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3353\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/aeration_image.jpg\" alt=\"aeration_image\" width=\"246\" height=\"205\" />Things starting to get tight below the turf? Grass roots struggling? Time to aerate! Says MPAC\'s Metcalf intern Leah Garner.</h3>\r\nBelow the ground a worm struggles, trapped in the layers of tightly packed organic matter and soil of your lawn.  Each new footstep smashes in an opening where the worm can execute its day to day activities. Your turf’s roots suffer without the worm adding to soil structure, cycling nutrients, and breaking down organic matter.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fall, end the suffering and aerate! By perforating the soil with holes, aeration provides fresh air, water, and nutrients to grass roots and the entire soil ecosystem.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This freshness combats </span><a href=\"http://www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes/215.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compacted soil</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conditions that restrict air access, growth ability, and water uptake capacity of most living organisms including your turf’s roots.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more area to work, your turf’s roots can increase its mass and uptake more nutrients and water. Stronger, thicker, and healthier root systems develop superior resistance to weeds, diseases, pests, and environmental stresses of droughts and long winters. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration holes, also, break up the layers of dead and living organic matter above the soil surface called thatch (see <a href=\"http://simplygreenlawncare.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/core.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">this graphic</a>). By accumulating </span><a href=\"http://news.aces.illinois.edu/content/benefits-fall-core-aeration-lawn\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">underground grass stems (rhizomes) and aboveground stems (stolons)</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thatch may harbor pests, diseases, and unfavorable conditions for root uptake of air, water, and nutrients.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need the expertise of a soil scientist nor the life experience of a constricted worm to tell when to <a href=\"https://web.extension.illinois.edu/askextension/thisQuestion.cfm?ThreadID=21429&amp;catID=154&amp;AskSiteID=34\" target=\"_blank\">aerate your soil</a>. Find your toolbox, pick up a screwdriver and push it through your lawn’s soil. Having any difficulty pushing it down? Then you likely have compacted soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3710.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">For thatch</a>, grab a pocketknife to cut a triangular section of turf three inches long and two inches deep.  You should find a thatch layer of brown roots and stem tissues in between the green turf leaves and the soil.  If that layer exceeds one inch in thickness, it could provide prime conditions for pests and diseases.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When aerating, you want to address both the compacted soil and the thick thatch layer.  Spikers and slicers that poke narrow holes in the soil without removing cores often provide only a temporary solution to these problems and may further compact your soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most effective results, visit your local hardware store and search for a </span><a href=\"http://ipm.ucanr.edu/TOOLS/TURF/MAINTAIN/aeratehow.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hollow core aerator</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> type, either a man-powered hand aerifier or a machine-driven piston-type aerifier. These aerators should remove soil cores 1/4 - 1/2 inches in diameter and reach 3 to 4 inches deep.  Aerate the soil at 4 - 6 inches apart and leave the cores on the lawn to dry for 1 - 2 days.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once dry, recycle nutrients to the soil, like our earthworm friend, by mowing to break up the cores.   </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration works best at two times over the year: In mid- to late- spring (May 1 to June 15) and right now (September 1 to 30)! Aerating today, helps your turf build strong and large root systems to outlast the winter and trigger stem growth at the start of spring.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many more practices this fall will help your grass spruce up next spring. For additional fall lawn care tips, refer to our </span><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/important-natural-lawn-care-activities-for-fall/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Lawn Care: Three Steps YOU Can Take This Fall</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> article. </span>','Tough Mudder','','inherit','closed','closed','','3351-revision-v1','','','2016-09-02 18:39:23','2016-09-02 18:39:23','',3351,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3351-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3370,2,'2016-09-02 18:39:39','2016-09-02 18:39:39','<h3><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3353\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/aeration_image.jpg\" alt=\"aeration_image\" width=\"246\" height=\"205\" />Things starting to get tight below the turf? Grass roots struggling? Time to aerate! Says MPAC\'s Metcalf intern Leah Garner.</h3>\r\nBelow the ground a worm struggles, trapped in the layers of tightly packed organic matter and soil of your lawn.  Each new footstep smashes in an opening where the worm can execute its day to day activities. Your turf’s roots suffer without the worm adding to soil structure, cycling nutrients, and breaking down organic matter.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fall, end the suffering and aerate! By perforating the soil with holes, aeration provides fresh air, water, and nutrients to grass roots and the entire soil ecosystem.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This freshness combats </span><a href=\"http://www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes/215.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compacted soil</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conditions that restrict air access, growth ability, and water uptake capacity of most living organisms including your turf’s roots.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more area to work, your turf’s roots can increase its mass and uptake more nutrients and water. Stronger, thicker, and healthier root systems develop superior resistance to weeds, diseases, pests, and environmental stresses of droughts and long winters. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration holes, also, break up the layers of dead and living organic matter above the soil surface called thatch (see <a href=\"http://simplygreenlawncare.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/core.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">this graphic</a>). By accumulating </span><a href=\"http://news.aces.illinois.edu/content/benefits-fall-core-aeration-lawn\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">underground grass stems (rhizomes) and aboveground stems (stolons)</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thatch may harbor pests, diseases, and unfavorable conditions for root uptake of air, water, and nutrients.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need the expertise of a soil scientist nor the life experience of a constricted worm to tell when to <a href=\"https://web.extension.illinois.edu/askextension/thisQuestion.cfm?ThreadID=21429&amp;catID=154&amp;AskSiteID=34\" target=\"_blank\">aerate your soil</a>. Find your toolbox, pick up a screwdriver and push it through your lawn’s soil. Having any difficulty pushing it down? Then you likely have compacted soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3710.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">For thatch</a>, grab a pocketknife to cut a triangular section of turf three inches long and two inches deep.  You should find a thatch layer of brown roots and stem tissues in between the green turf leaves and the soil.  If that layer exceeds one inch in thickness, it could provide prime conditions for pests and diseases.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When aerating, you want to address both the compacted soil and the thick thatch layer.  Spikers and slicers that poke narrow holes in the soil without removing cores often provide only a temporary solution to these problems and may further compact your soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most effective results, visit your local hardware store and search for a </span><a href=\"http://ipm.ucanr.edu/TOOLS/TURF/MAINTAIN/aeratehow.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hollow core aerator</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> type, either a man-powered hand aerifier or a machine-driven piston-type aerifier. These aerators should remove soil cores 1/4 - 1/2 inches in diameter and reach 3 to 4 inches deep.  Aerate the soil at 4 - 6 inches apart and leave the cores on the lawn to dry for 1 - 2 days.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once dry, recycle nutrients to the soil, like our earthworm friend, by mowing to break up the cores.   </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration works best at two times over the year: In mid- to late- spring (May 1 to June 15) and right now (September 1 to 30)! Aerating today, helps your turf build strong and large root systems to outlast the winter and trigger stem growth at the start of spring.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many more practices this fall will help your grass spruce up next spring. For additional fall lawn care tips, refer to our </span><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/important-natural-lawn-care-activities-for-fall/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Lawn Care: Three Steps YOU Can Take This Fall</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> article. </span>','Tough Mudder','','inherit','closed','closed','','3351-revision-v1','','','2016-09-02 18:39:39','2016-09-02 18:39:39','',3351,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3351-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3371,2,'2016-09-02 18:50:20','2016-09-02 18:50:20','<h3><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3353\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/aeration_image.jpg\" alt=\"aeration_image\" width=\"246\" height=\"205\" />Things starting to get tight below the green? Grass roots struggling? Time to aerate! Says MPAC\'s Metcalf intern Leah Garner.</h3>\r\nBelow the ground a worm struggles, trapped in the layers of tightly packed organic matter and soil of your lawn.  Each new footstep smashes in an opening where the worm can execute its day to day activities. Your turf’s roots suffer without the worm adding to soil structure, cycling nutrients, and breaking down organic matter.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fall, end the suffering and aerate! By perforating the soil with holes, aeration provides fresh air, water, and nutrients to grass roots and the entire soil ecosystem.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This freshness combats </span><a href=\"http://www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes/215.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compacted soil</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conditions that restrict air access, growth ability, and water uptake capacity of most living organisms including your turf’s roots.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more area to work, your turf’s roots can increase its mass and uptake more nutrients and water. Stronger, thicker, and healthier root systems develop superior resistance to weeds, diseases, pests, and environmental stresses of droughts and long winters. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration holes, also, break up the layers of dead and living organic matter above the soil surface called thatch (see <a href=\"http://simplygreenlawncare.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/core.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">this graphic</a>). By accumulating </span><a href=\"http://news.aces.illinois.edu/content/benefits-fall-core-aeration-lawn\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">underground grass stems (rhizomes) and aboveground stems (stolons)</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thatch may harbor pests, diseases, and unfavorable conditions for root uptake of air, water, and nutrients.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need the expertise of a soil scientist nor the life experience of a constricted worm to tell when to <a href=\"https://web.extension.illinois.edu/askextension/thisQuestion.cfm?ThreadID=21429&amp;catID=154&amp;AskSiteID=34\" target=\"_blank\">aerate your soil</a>. Find your toolbox, pick up a screwdriver and push it through your lawn’s soil. Having any difficulty pushing it down? Then you likely have compacted soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3710.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">For thatch</a>, grab a pocketknife to cut a triangular section of turf three inches long and two inches deep.  You should find a thatch layer of brown roots and stem tissues in between the green turf leaves and the soil.  If that layer exceeds one inch in thickness, it could provide prime conditions for pests and diseases.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When aerating, you want to address both the compacted soil and the thick thatch layer.  Spikers and slicers that poke narrow holes in the soil without removing cores often offer only a temporary solution to these problems and may further compact your soil.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most effective results, visit your local hardware store and search for a </span><a href=\"http://ipm.ucanr.edu/TOOLS/TURF/MAINTAIN/aeratehow.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hollow core aerator</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> type, either a man-powered hand aerifier or a machine-driven piston-type aerifier. These aerators should remove soil cores 1/4 - 1/2 inches in diameter and reach 3 to 4 inches deep.  Aerate the soil at 4 - 6 inches apart and leave the cores on the lawn to dry for 1 - 2 days.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once dry, mow over the cores to break them up and return nutrients to the soil, like our earthworm friend!   </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aeration works best at two times over the year: In mid- to late- spring (May 1 to June 15) and right now (September 1 to 30)! Aerating today, builds strong and large turf root systems to outlast the winter and trigger stem growth at the start of spring.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many more practices this fall will help your grass spruce up next spring. For additional fall lawn care tips, refer to our </span><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/important-natural-lawn-care-activities-for-fall/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Lawn Care: Three Steps YOU Can Take This Fall</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> article. </span>','Tough Mudder','','inherit','closed','closed','','3351-revision-v1','','','2016-09-02 18:50:20','2016-09-02 18:50:20','',3351,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3351-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3372,2,'2016-09-06 14:05:57','2016-09-06 14:05:57','','MPAC_Summer16_UpdateDonors_web','','inherit','closed','closed','','mpac_summer16_updatedonors_web','','','2016-09-06 14:05:57','2016-09-06 14:05:57','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC_Summer16_UpdateDonors_web.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3373,2,'2016-09-06 14:09:54','2016-09-06 14:09:54','<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC_Summer16_UpdateDonors_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3342 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC_Summer16_Update_header-300x123.jpg\" alt=\"MPAC_Summer16_Update_header\" width=\"300\" height=\"123\" /></a>\r\n\r\n20 Minutes. That\'s the target for our projects at MPAC, now. What can we accomplish with 20 minutes?\r\n\r\nIt took a 20 minute presentation to build the foundations for a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/pesticide-free-park-7-in-elmhurst/\" target=\"_blank\">2.9 acre Pesticide-Free park in Elmhurst</a>, a 20 minute initial planning meeting to design an online Integrated Pest Management training that more than 800 childcare staff used, and a 20 minute pitch to Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago Commissioner Frank Avila to <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mwrds-midwest-grows-green-resolution/\" target=\"_blank\">recognize our Midwest Grows Green initiative</a> and move the district to herbicide free land management.\r\n\r\nAs evidenced by this <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC_Summer16_UpdateDonors_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Summer\'s update</a>, we can do a lot in 20 minutes! But, we need your help to continue initiating these conversations and creating innovative programs to reduce pesticide use at homes, lawns, schools, parks, and other spaces across the Midwest. Please contribute to our indoor and outdoor programs at <a href=\"https://publicgood.com/org/midwest-pesticide-action-center-nfp-chicago-il-364361525\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MPACsupport</a>.\r\n\r\nAs always, we appreciate all the support you offer!','Summer 2016 update- Twenty Minutes to Impact','','inherit','closed','closed','','3341-revision-v1','','','2016-09-06 14:09:54','2016-09-06 14:09:54','',3341,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3341-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3374,2,'2016-09-06 14:15:44','2016-09-06 14:15:44','<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">Past Newsletters</h1>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">2016</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MPAC_Summer16_UpdateDonors_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Summer 2016</a>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">2015</h3>\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/MPAC_Winter15_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Winter 2015</a>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">2014</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MPAC_Winter14_5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Winter 2014\r\n</a><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MPAC_Spring14_Update_Final_Web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spring 2014</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">2013</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MPAC_Winter13_Print-Cropped.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Winter 2013\r\n</a><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MPAC_Spring13_Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spring 2013</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">2012</h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Program_Update_2012_Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Winter 2012\r\n</a><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SPCP-Spring12-Update2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Spring 2012</a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>','Newsletters','','inherit','closed','closed','','2108-revision-v1','','','2016-09-06 14:15:44','2016-09-06 14:15:44','',2108,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/2108-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3376,2,'2016-09-09 14:29:35','2016-09-09 14:29:35','','mgg-lawn-land-forum-internship-description','','inherit','closed','closed','','mgg-lawn-land-forum-internship-description','','','2016-09-09 14:29:35','2016-09-09 14:29:35','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG-Lawn-Land-Forum-Internship-description.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3377,2,'2016-09-09 14:41:09','2016-09-09 14:41:09','<h1>Jobs and Internships at Midwest Pesticide Action Center</h1>\r\n<h2>Jobs</h2>\r\nCurrently no jobs available.\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h2>Internships</h2>\r\n<strong>MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum Intern</strong>: This Fall, MPAC is offering a unique opportunity to assist the Program and Communications Manager with creating and managing a forum for large turf managers to discuss and improve their Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care practices, policies, and programs.  More information <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG-Lawn-Land-Forum-Internship-description.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.\r\n\r\nTo apply for this position please send a cover letter and resume to Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Other internship opportunities:</strong> MPAC welcomes interns from all fields of study and backgrounds with an interest in our work. Applicants are considered throughout the year for internships typically starting in January, June, and September.\r\n\r\nPlease send a cover letter and resume to Midwest Pesticide Action Center at:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> or,<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Intern-Webpage.pdf\">\r\n</a>\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center\r\n35 E. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1600\r\nChicago, IL 60601.\r\n\r\n<strong>For more information on our internship program, <a class=\"more\" href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Intern-Webpage.pdf\">click here.</a> </strong>','Career Opportunities','','inherit','closed','closed','','1260-revision-v1','','','2016-09-09 14:41:09','2016-09-09 14:41:09','',1260,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/1260-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3379,2,'2016-09-26 15:01:35','2016-09-26 15:01:35','<h1><img class=\"wp-image-2279 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG_Logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"MWGG_Logo\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" />Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC and the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a> and supported by the <a href=\"http://www.ncipmc.org/partners/wgroup/lawn_land.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Central IPM Center</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work (see <a href=\"http://bit.ly/LLFnotes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bit.ly/LLFnotes</a>).\r\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In Person Workshop</span></strong></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3570168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-4942\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/MGG_LawnLandWorkshop_upd917-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"630\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOctober 29th, 8:00 am - 3:00 PM CST\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://urbanecologycenter.org/our-branches/riverside-park.html\">Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park</a>, 1500 E Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nManagers of turf and other lands including those of park and school districts, municipalities, policymakers, non-profits, and corporate campuses.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">What</span></h3>\r\nCatch-up on Natural Lawn Care and Integrated Pest Management progress across the Midwest at this unique event. Both practitioners and experts will present and field questions on the approaches they take to cost-effectively manage grass to minimize environmental and health risk.\r\n\r\nPanelists include gardening expert <a href=\"https://www.melindamyers.com/about-melinda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Melinda Myers</a>, Naperville Park District\'s Carl Gorra, Park Ridge Park District\'s Kristi Solberg, City of Stoughton\'s Brett Hebert, <a href=\"https://www.naturalgrass.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natural Grass Advisory Group</a>\'s Jerad Minnick, <a href=\"https://ipminstitute.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IPM Institute of North America</a>\'s Dr. Thomas Green and more! See the agenda <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/MGG_LLW_agenda_update919.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://urbanecologycenter.org/our-branches/riverside-park.html\">Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park</a>, 1500 E Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nManagers of turf and other lands including those of park and school districts, municipalities, policymakers, non-profits, and corporate campuses.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Register at</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3570168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly/LLFwksp18</a>\r\nRegistration fee includes an organic breakfast from <a href=\"https://www.outpost.coop/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outpost Natural Foods</a>, <a href=\"https://www.jasonsdeli.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jason\'s Deli</a> lunch, and resources aplenty.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Want to support pesticide reduction in Milwaukee?</span></h3>\r\nMPAC will sell raffle tickets during this event (1 ticket for $5 and 5 for $20) to support 2019 Midwest Grows Green projects in Milwaukee. Prizes include a full year of <a href=\"https://www.organicvalley.coop/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Organic Valley</a> products, <a href=\"https://www.skyvalleyfoods.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sky Valley Foods</a> organic international sauces, and <a href=\"https://www.patagonia.com/home/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patagonia</a> gear. You can pre-order raffle tickets via <a href=\"https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3570168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brown Paper Tickets</a>.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">More Questions</span></h3>\r\nContact Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Thanks To</span></h3>\r\nThe <a href=\"https://www.ncipmc.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Central IPM Center</a> and <a href=\"http://www.swwtwater.org/\">Sweet Water</a> for funding this forum.','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','publish','closed','closed','','mgg-lawn-and-land-forum','','','2018-10-12 20:11:21','2018-10-12 20:11:21','',107,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?page_id=3379',0,'page','',0),(3380,2,'2016-09-26 14:37:08','2016-09-26 14:37:08','The MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC, the Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association, and the University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h3>When</h3>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3>Where</h3>\r\nWebinar series at GoToWebinar\r\n<h3>Who</h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kuba','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:37:08','2016-09-26 14:37:08','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3381,2,'2016-09-26 14:37:41','2016-09-26 14:37:41','<h1>Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC, the Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association, and the University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h3>When</h3>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3>Where</h3>\r\nWebinar series at GoToWebinar\r\n<h3>Who</h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kuba','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:37:41','2016-09-26 14:37:41','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3382,2,'2016-09-26 14:37:58','2016-09-26 14:37:58','<h1>Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC, the Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association, and the University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h4>When</h4>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3>Where</h3>\r\nWebinar series at GoToWebinar\r\n<h3>Who</h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kuba','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:37:58','2016-09-26 14:37:58','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3383,2,'2016-09-26 14:38:06','2016-09-26 14:38:06','<h1>Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC, the Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association, and the University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h5>When</h5>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3>Where</h3>\r\nWebinar series at GoToWebinar\r\n<h3>Who</h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kuba','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:38:06','2016-09-26 14:38:06','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3384,2,'2016-09-26 14:38:17','2016-09-26 14:38:17','<h1>Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC, the Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association, and the University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h6>When</h6>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3>Where</h3>\r\nWebinar series at GoToWebinar\r\n<h3>Who</h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kuba','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:38:17','2016-09-26 14:38:17','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3385,2,'2016-09-26 14:38:38','2016-09-26 14:38:38','<h1>Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC, the Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association, and the University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h2>When</h2>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3>Where</h3>\r\nWebinar series at GoToWebinar\r\n<h3>Who</h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kuba','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:38:38','2016-09-26 14:38:38','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3386,2,'2016-09-26 14:38:50','2016-09-26 14:38:50','<h1>Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC, the Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association, and the University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h3>When</h3>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3>Where</h3>\r\nWebinar series at GoToWebinar\r\n<h3>Who</h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kuba','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:38:50','2016-09-26 14:38:50','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3387,2,'2016-09-26 14:39:19','2016-09-26 14:39:19','<h1>Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC, the Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association, and the University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at GoToWebinar\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kuba','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:39:19','2016-09-26 14:39:19','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3388,2,'2016-09-26 14:41:50','2016-09-26 14:41:50','<h1>Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC, the Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association, and the University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inaugural Webinar: Community Engagement</span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at GoToWebinar\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kuba','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:41:50','2016-09-26 14:41:50','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3389,2,'2016-09-26 14:50:17','2016-09-26 14:50:17','<h1>Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC, the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a>, and the <a href=\"http://turf.wisc.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inaugural Webinar: Community Engagement</span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at <a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">GoToWebinar</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kubat, Assistant Press Secretary for Chicago Park District, Steve Neumann, Logic Lawn Care\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nInterested Park and School District managers, municipal legislators/policymakers, non-profits, other land managers.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h3>\r\nEvery new policy and/or transition will be met with a degree of resistance from the community. Join Ken Wexler, Zvezdana Kubat, and Steve Neumann for this inaugural Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum webinar as we discuss approaches and experiences in addressing and managing community concerns during the transition to an Integrated Pest Management and/or Natural Lawn Care program.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Register for Free At</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGoct26</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">More Questions</span></h3>\r\nContact Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:50:17','2016-09-26 14:50:17','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3391,2,'2016-09-26 14:51:22','2016-09-26 14:51:22','<h1>Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaborat\r\nion between MPAC, the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a>, and the <a href=\"http://turf.wisc.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inaugural Webinar: Community Engagement</span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3390\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_Final-237x300.jpg\" alt=\"mgg_webinar_final\" width=\"237\" height=\"300\" /></span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at <a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">GoToWebinar</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kubat, Assistant Press Secretary for Chicago Park District, Steve Neumann, Logic Lawn Care\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nInterested Park and School District managers, municipal legislators/policymakers, non-profits, other land managers.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h3>\r\nEvery new policy and/or transition will be met with a degree of resistance from the community. Join Ken Wexler, Zvezdana Kubat, and Steve Neumann for this inaugural Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum webinar as we discuss approaches and experiences in addressing and managing community concerns during the transition to an Integrated Pest Management and/or Natural Lawn Care program.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Register for Free At</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGoct26</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">More Questions</span></h3>\r\nContact Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:51:22','2016-09-26 14:51:22','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3392,2,'2016-09-26 14:53:52','2016-09-26 14:53:52','','mgg_webinar_final','','inherit','closed','closed','','mgg_webinar_final-2','','','2016-09-26 14:53:52','2016-09-26 14:53:52','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_Final.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3393,2,'2016-09-26 14:54:37','2016-09-26 14:54:37','<h1>Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaborat\r\nion between MPAC, the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a>, and the <a href=\"http://turf.wisc.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inaugural Webinar: Community Engagement</span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where<img class=\"alignright wp-image-3390 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_Final-237x300.jpg\" alt=\"mgg_webinar_final\" width=\"237\" height=\"300\" /></span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at <a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">GoToWebinar</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kubat, Assistant Press Secretary for Chicago Park District, Steve Neumann, Logic Lawn Care\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nInterested Park and School District managers, municipal legislators/policymakers, non-profits, other land managers.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h3>\r\nEvery new policy and/or transition will be met with a degree of resistance from the community. Join Ken Wexler, Zvezdana Kubat, and Steve Neumann for this inaugural Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum webinar as we discuss approaches and experiences in addressing and managing community concerns during the transition to an Integrated Pest Management and/or Natural Lawn Care program.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Register for Free At</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGoct26</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">More Questions</span></h3>\r\nContact Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:54:37','2016-09-26 14:54:37','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3394,2,'2016-09-26 14:56:29','2016-09-26 14:56:29','<h1>Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaborat\r\nion between MPAC, the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a>, and the <a href=\"http://turf.wisc.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inaugural Webinar: Community Engagement</span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_Final.pdf\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3390 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_Final-237x300.jpg\" alt=\"mgg_webinar_final\" width=\"237\" height=\"300\" /></a></span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at <a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">GoToWebinar</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kubat, Assistant Press Secretary for Chicago Park District, Steve Neumann, Logic Lawn Care\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nInterested Park and School District managers, municipal legislators/policymakers, non-profits, other land managers.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h3>\r\nEvery new policy and/or transition will be met with a degree of resistance from the community. Join Ken Wexler, Zvezdana Kubat, and Steve Neumann for this inaugural Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum webinar as we discuss approaches and experiences in addressing and managing community concerns during the transition to an Integrated Pest Management and/or Natural Lawn Care program.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Register for Free At</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGoct26</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">More Questions</span></h3>\r\nContact Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:56:29','2016-09-26 14:56:29','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3395,2,'2016-09-26 14:58:03','2016-09-26 14:58:03','<h1><img class=\"wp-image-2279 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG_Logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"MWGG_Logo\" width=\"173\" height=\"173\" /></h1>\r\n<h1></h1>\r\n<h1>Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp;\r\nLand Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaborat\r\nion between MPAC, the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a>, and the <a href=\"http://turf.wisc.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inaugural Webinar: Community Engagement</span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_Final.pdf\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3390 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_Final-237x300.jpg\" alt=\"mgg_webinar_final\" width=\"237\" height=\"300\" /></a></span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at <a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">GoToWebinar</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kubat, Assistant Press Secretary for Chicago Park District, Steve Neumann, Logic Lawn Care\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nInterested Park and School District managers, municipal legislators/policymakers, non-profits, other land managers.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h3>\r\nEvery new policy and/or transition will be met with a degree of resistance from the community. Join Ken Wexler, Zvezdana Kubat, and Steve Neumann for this inaugural Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum webinar as we discuss approaches and experiences in addressing and managing community concerns during the transition to an Integrated Pest Management and/or Natural Lawn Care program.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Register for Free At</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGoct26</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">More Questions</span></h3>\r\nContact Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:58:03','2016-09-26 14:58:03','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3396,2,'2016-09-26 14:58:45','2016-09-26 14:58:45','<h1><img class=\"wp-image-2279 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG_Logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"MWGG_Logo\" width=\"173\" height=\"173\" /></h1>\r\n<h1>Lawn &amp;</h1>\r\n<h1>Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC, the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a>, and the <a href=\"http://turf.wisc.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inaugural Webinar: Community Engagement</span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_Final.pdf\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3390 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_Final-237x300.jpg\" alt=\"mgg_webinar_final\" width=\"237\" height=\"300\" /></a></span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at <a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">GoToWebinar</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kubat, Assistant Press Secretary for Chicago Park District, Steve Neumann, Logic Lawn Care\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nInterested Park and School District managers, municipal legislators/policymakers, non-profits, other land managers.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h3>\r\nEvery new policy and/or transition will be met with a degree of resistance from the community. Join Ken Wexler, Zvezdana Kubat, and Steve Neumann for this inaugural Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum webinar as we discuss approaches and experiences in addressing and managing community concerns during the transition to an Integrated Pest Management and/or Natural Lawn Care program.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Register for Free At</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGoct26</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">More Questions</span></h3>\r\nContact Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:58:45','2016-09-26 14:58:45','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3397,2,'2016-09-26 14:59:02','2016-09-26 14:59:02','<h1><img class=\"wp-image-2279 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG_Logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"MWGG_Logo\" width=\"173\" height=\"173\" /></h1>\r\n<h1>Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC, the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a>, and the <a href=\"http://turf.wisc.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inaugural Webinar: Community Engagement</span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_Final.pdf\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3390 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_Final-237x300.jpg\" alt=\"mgg_webinar_final\" width=\"237\" height=\"300\" /></a></span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at <a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">GoToWebinar</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kubat, Assistant Press Secretary for Chicago Park District, Steve Neumann, Logic Lawn Care\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nInterested Park and School District managers, municipal legislators/policymakers, non-profits, other land managers.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h3>\r\nEvery new policy and/or transition will be met with a degree of resistance from the community. Join Ken Wexler, Zvezdana Kubat, and Steve Neumann for this inaugural Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum webinar as we discuss approaches and experiences in addressing and managing community concerns during the transition to an Integrated Pest Management and/or Natural Lawn Care program.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Register for Free At</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGoct26</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">More Questions</span></h3>\r\nContact Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:59:02','2016-09-26 14:59:02','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3398,2,'2016-09-26 14:59:27','2016-09-26 14:59:27','<h1><img class=\"wp-image-2279 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG_Logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"MWGG_Logo\" width=\"145\" height=\"145\" /></h1>\r\n<h1>Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC, the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a>, and the <a href=\"http://turf.wisc.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inaugural Webinar: Community Engagement</span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_Final.pdf\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3390 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_Final-237x300.jpg\" alt=\"mgg_webinar_final\" width=\"237\" height=\"300\" /></a></span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at <a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">GoToWebinar</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kubat, Assistant Press Secretary for Chicago Park District, Steve Neumann, Logic Lawn Care\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nInterested Park and School District managers, municipal legislators/policymakers, non-profits, other land managers.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h3>\r\nEvery new policy and/or transition will be met with a degree of resistance from the community. Join Ken Wexler, Zvezdana Kubat, and Steve Neumann for this inaugural Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum webinar as we discuss approaches and experiences in addressing and managing community concerns during the transition to an Integrated Pest Management and/or Natural Lawn Care program.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Register for Free At</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGoct26</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">More Questions</span></h3>\r\nContact Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 14:59:27','2016-09-26 14:59:27','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3399,2,'2016-09-26 15:03:41','2016-09-26 15:03:41',' ','','','publish','closed','closed','','3399','','','2018-07-26 21:11:37','2018-07-26 21:11:37','',107,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=3399',30,'nav_menu_item','',0),(3401,2,'2016-09-26 20:21:25','2016-09-26 20:21:25','<h1>Bed Bugs in Chicago: Regional Training</h1>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Wednesday, June 6, 2018<img class=\"alignright wp-image-4683\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Thurgood-Marshall-Bed-Bug-training-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"485\" height=\"628\" /></strong></h3>\r\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">1:00 pm - 2:30 pm</h3>\r\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Thurgood Marshall Library</strong></h3>\r\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">7506 S Racine Ave\r\nChicago, IL 60620</h3>\r\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>REGISTER ONLINE:</strong></h3>\r\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"http://bit.ly/ChiBBwrkshp\">bit.ly/ChiBBwrkshp</a></h3>\r\nMPAC is hosting a <strong>FREE</strong> training on bed bug control in Chicago. Find out essential information about how to prevent and control bed bugs in the safest and most effective way possible, plus info on the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants under Chicago’s Bed Bug Ordinance.\r\n\r\nAgenda will include:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Chicago\'s Bed Bug Ordinance: Who\'s responsible for what?</li>\r\n 	<li>Creating and implementing a bed bug policy for your building or organization</li>\r\n 	<li>Preventing bed bug infestations in your home or building</li>\r\n 	<li>Basic treatment strategies for bed bugs</li>\r\n 	<li>What to expect from a pest control operator</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>Please register in advance, as space is limited!</strong>\r\n\r\nSign-in will begin at 12:30 pm. The presentation will last one and a half hours, with time at the end for Q&amp;A.\r\n<h3><strong>Who should attend?</strong></h3>\r\nTenants, landlords, building managers (especially for residential facilities), managers of client service organizations, housekeeping staff, building maintenance staff, and concerned citizens. While the information presented is more in-depth than the general public needs, anyone who is interested in the topic is welcome to attend!\r\n\r\nContact us at (773) 878-7378 or <a href=\"mailto:ltrudeau@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LTrudeau@pesticideaction.org</a> for more information. Bed Bugs in Chicago is a free training series provided by Midwest Pesticide Action Center with support from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.','Bed Bugs in Chicago','','publish','closed','closed','','beating-back-bed-bugs-workshop','','','2018-05-24 17:39:35','2018-05-24 17:39:35','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?page_id=3401',0,'page','',0),(3402,2,'2016-09-26 19:56:14','2016-09-26 19:56:14','<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\r\n<h2>Peoria-Area Bed Bug Workshop for Managers</h2>','Beating Back Bed Bugs Workshop','','inherit','closed','closed','','3401-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 19:56:14','2016-09-26 19:56:14','',3401,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3401-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3403,2,'2016-09-26 19:56:24','2016-09-26 19:56:24','<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\r\n<h3>Peoria-Area Bed Bug Workshop for Managers</h3>','Beating Back Bed Bugs Workshop','','inherit','closed','closed','','3401-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 19:56:24','2016-09-26 19:56:24','',3401,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3401-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3404,2,'2016-09-26 19:59:50','2016-09-26 19:59:50','<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\r\n<h3>Peoria-Area Bed Bug Workshop for Managers</h3>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h4>\r\nNovember 1st, 2016\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h4>\r\nFrank Campbell Community Center\r\n\r\n312 South Merriman St. Peoria, IL, 61605\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Beating Back Bed Bugs Workshop','','inherit','closed','closed','','3401-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 19:59:50','2016-09-26 19:59:50','',3401,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3401-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3406,2,'2016-09-26 20:17:14','2016-09-26 20:17:14','<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\r\n<h3>Peoria-Area Bed Bug Workshop for Managers</h3>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h4>\r\nNovember 1st, 2016<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3405\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bedbugs_Wrkshp_final-230x300.jpg\" alt=\"bedbugs_wrkshp_final\" width=\"230\" height=\"300\" />\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h4>\r\nFrank Campbell Community Center\r\n312 South Merriman St. Peoria, IL, 61605\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Registration </span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://peoriabedbugs2016.bpt.me/\" target=\"_blank\">peoriabedbugs2016.bpt.me</a>\r\n$20 (lunch &amp; refreshments provided)\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h4>\r\nThis conference will go beyond the basics and address the need to create workable bed bug programs by facility type. Concurrent break-out sessions will be held to facilitate constructive group discussion. Expert presentations and resources will be targeted at decision-makers in order to develop policy, protocol, and cooperation to better combat the bed bug epidemic.','Beating Back Bed Bugs Workshop','','inherit','closed','closed','','3401-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 20:17:14','2016-09-26 20:17:14','',3401,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3401-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3407,2,'2016-09-26 20:18:11','2016-09-26 20:18:11','<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\r\n<h3>Peoria-Area Bed Bug Workshop for Managers</h3>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h4>\r\nNovember 1st, 2016\r\n8:30 am - 4:30 pm\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3405\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bedbugs_Wrkshp_final-230x300.jpg\" alt=\"bedbugs_wrkshp_final\" width=\"230\" height=\"300\" />\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h4>\r\nFrank Campbell Community Center\r\n312 South Merriman St. Peoria, IL, 61605\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Registration </span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://peoriabedbugs2016.bpt.me/\" target=\"_blank\">peoriabedbugs2016.bpt.me</a>\r\n$20 (lunch &amp; refreshments provided)\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h4>\r\nThis conference will go beyond the basics and address the need to create workable bed bug programs by facility type. Concurrent break-out sessions will be held to facilitate constructive group discussion. Expert presentations and resources will be targeted at decision-makers in order to develop policy, protocol, and cooperation to better combat the bed bug epidemic.','Beating Back Bed Bugs Workshop','','inherit','closed','closed','','3401-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 20:18:11','2016-09-26 20:18:11','',3401,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3401-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3408,2,'2016-09-26 20:18:46','2016-09-26 20:18:46','<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\r\n<h3>Peoria-Area Bed Bug Workshop for Managers</h3>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h4>\r\nNovember 1st, 2016<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3405\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bedbugs_Wrkshp_final-230x300.jpg\" alt=\"bedbugs_wrkshp_final\" width=\"230\" height=\"300\" />\r\n8:30 am - 4:30 pm\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h4>\r\nFrank Campbell Community Center\r\n312 South Merriman St. Peoria, IL, 61605\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Registration </span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://peoriabedbugs2016.bpt.me/\" target=\"_blank\">peoriabedbugs2016.bpt.me</a>\r\n$20 (lunch &amp; refreshments provided)\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h4>\r\nThis conference will go beyond the basics and address the need to create workable bed bug programs by facility type. Concurrent break-out sessions will be held to facilitate constructive group discussion. Expert presentations and resources will be targeted at decision-makers in order to develop policy, protocol, and cooperation to better combat the bed bug epidemic.','Beating Back Bed Bugs Workshop','','inherit','closed','closed','','3401-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 20:18:46','2016-09-26 20:18:46','',3401,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3401-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3409,2,'2016-09-26 20:18:59','2016-09-26 20:18:59','<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\r\n<h3>Peoria-Area Bed Bug Workshop for Managers</h3>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h4>\r\nNovember 1st, 2016<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3405\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bedbugs_Wrkshp_final-230x300.jpg\" alt=\"bedbugs_wrkshp_final\" width=\"230\" height=\"300\" />\r\n8:30 am - 4:30 pm\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h4>\r\nFrank Campbell Community Center\r\n312 South Merriman St. Peoria, IL, 61605\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Registration </span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://peoriabedbugs2016.bpt.me/\" target=\"_blank\">peoriabedbugs2016.bpt.me</a>\r\n$20 (lunch &amp; refreshments provided)\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h4>\r\nThis conference will go beyond the basics and address the need to create workable bed bug programs by facility type. Concurrent break-out sessions will be held to facilitate constructive group discussion. Expert presentations and resources will be targeted at decision-makers in order to develop policy, protocol, and cooperation to better combat the bed bug epidemic.','Beating Back Bed Bugs Workshop','','inherit','closed','closed','','3401-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 20:18:59','2016-09-26 20:18:59','',3401,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3401-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3410,2,'2016-09-26 20:19:50','2016-09-26 20:19:50','','bedbugs_wrkshp_final','','inherit','closed','closed','','bedbugs_wrkshp_final-2','','','2016-09-26 20:19:50','2016-09-26 20:19:50','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bedbugs_Wrkshp_final.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3411,2,'2016-09-26 20:20:22','2016-09-26 20:20:22','<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\r\n<h3>Peoria-Area Bed Bug Workshop for Managers</h3>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h4>\r\nNovember 1st, 2016<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bedbugs_Wrkshp_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3405 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bedbugs_Wrkshp_final-230x300.jpg\" alt=\"bedbugs_wrkshp_final\" width=\"230\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n8:30 am - 4:30 pm\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h4>\r\nFrank Campbell Community Center\r\n312 South Merriman St. Peoria, IL, 61605\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Registration </span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://peoriabedbugs2016.bpt.me/\" target=\"_blank\">peoriabedbugs2016.bpt.me</a>\r\n$20 (lunch &amp; refreshments provided)\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h4>\r\nThis conference will go beyond the basics and address the need to create workable bed bug programs by facility type. Concurrent break-out sessions will be held to facilitate constructive group discussion. Expert presentations and resources will be targeted at decision-makers in order to develop policy, protocol, and cooperation to better combat the bed bug epidemic.','Beating Back Bed Bugs Workshop','','inherit','closed','closed','','3401-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 20:20:22','2016-09-26 20:20:22','',3401,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3401-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3412,2,'2016-09-26 20:21:25','2016-09-26 20:21:25','<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\r\n<h3>Peoria-Area Bed Bug Workshop for Managers</h3>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h4>\r\nNovember 1st, 2016<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bedbugs_Wrkshp_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3405 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bedbugs_Wrkshp_final-230x300.jpg\" alt=\"bedbugs_wrkshp_final\" width=\"230\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n8:30 am - 4:30 pm\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h4>\r\nFrank Campbell Community Center\r\n312 South Merriman St. Peoria, IL, 61605\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Registration </span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://peoriabb2016.bpt.me/\" target=\"_blank\">peoriabedbugs2016.bpt.me</a>\r\n$20 (lunch &amp; refreshments provided)\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h4>\r\nThis conference will go beyond the basics and address the need to create workable bed bug programs by facility type. Concurrent break-out sessions will be held to facilitate constructive group discussion. Expert presentations and resources will be targeted at decision-makers in order to develop policy, protocol, and cooperation to better combat the bed bug epidemic.','Beating Back Bed Bugs Workshop','','inherit','closed','closed','','3401-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 20:21:25','2016-09-26 20:21:25','',3401,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3401-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3415,2,'2016-09-26 20:23:00','2016-09-26 20:23:00',' ','','','publish','closed','closed','','3415','','','2018-07-26 21:11:37','2018-07-26 21:11:37','',2495,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=3415',21,'nav_menu_item','',0),(3416,2,'2016-09-26 20:29:20','2016-09-26 20:29:20','<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\r\n<h3>Peoria-Area Bed Bug Workshop for Managers</h3>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h4>\r\nNovember 1st, 2016<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bedbugs_Wrkshp_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3405 size-medium\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bedbugs_Wrkshp_final-230x300.jpg\" alt=\"bedbugs_wrkshp_final\" width=\"230\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n8:30 am - 4:30 pm\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h4>\r\nFrank Campbell Community Center\r\n312 South Merriman St. Peoria, IL, 61605\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Registration </span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://peoriabb2016.bpt.me/\" target=\"_blank\">peoriabb2016.bpt.me</a>\r\n$20 (lunch &amp; refreshments provided)\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h4>\r\nThis conference will go beyond the basics and address the need to create workable bed bug programs by facility type. Concurrent break-out sessions will be held to facilitate constructive group discussion. Expert presentations and resources will be targeted at decision-makers in order to develop policy, protocol, and cooperation to better combat the bed bug epidemic.','Beating Back Bed Bugs Workshop','','inherit','closed','closed','','3401-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 20:29:20','2016-09-26 20:29:20','',3401,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3401-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3418,2,'2016-09-26 20:33:44','2016-09-26 20:33:44','<h1>Upcoming Training and Events</h1>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is constantly adding new workshops, training events, and outreach activities to our calendar. Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay in the loop.  <a class=\"more\" title=\"Sign Up\" href=\"http://eepurl.com/ISsTX\" target=\"_blank\">Sign Up</a>\r\n\r\nWe offer site assessments, custom workshops, and individualized assistance for client service providers, childcare centers, building managers, schools, retailers, and others interested in educating their staff and clients on reducing pesticide use.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h1>MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC, the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a>, and the <a href=\"http://turf.wisc.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n\r\nThe inaugural MGG webinar session will take place Wednesday, October 26th at 10 am\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mgg-lawn-and-land-forum/\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Learn More &gt;</span></a></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nContact us at: (773) 878-7378 or <a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> for more information.','Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','107-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 20:33:44','2016-09-26 20:33:44','',107,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/107-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3421,2,'2016-09-26 21:45:18','2016-09-26 21:45:18','<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs</h1>\r\n<h3>Peoria-Area Bed Bug Workshop for Managers</h3>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bedbugs_Wrkshp_final.pdf\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3420 size-large\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peoria_Flyer_Final-783x1024.jpg\" alt=\"peoria_flyer_final\" width=\"640\" height=\"837\" /></a>\r\n</span></h4>\r\nNovember 1st, 2016\r\n8:30 am - 4:30 pm\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h4>\r\nFrank Campbell Community Center\r\n312 South Merriman St. Peoria, IL, 61605\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Registration </span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://peoriabb2016.bpt.me/\" target=\"_blank\">peoriabb2016.bpt.me</a>\r\n$20 (lunch &amp; refreshments provided)\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h4>\r\nThis conference will go beyond the basics and address the need to create workable bed bug programs by facility type. Concurrent break-out sessions will be held to facilitate constructive group discussion. Expert presentations and resources will be targeted at decision-makers in order to develop policy, protocol, and cooperation to better combat the bed bug epidemic.','Beating Back Bed Bugs Workshop','','inherit','closed','closed','','3401-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 21:45:18','2016-09-26 21:45:18','',3401,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3401-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3422,2,'2016-09-26 21:50:50','2016-09-26 21:50:50','<h1>Beating Back Bed Bugs <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bedbugs_Wrkshp_final.pdf\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3420\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Peoria_Flyer_Final-783x1024.jpg\" alt=\"peoria_flyer_final\" width=\"483\" height=\"632\" /></a></h1>\r\n<h3>Peoria-Area Bed Bug Workshop for Managers</h3>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When\r\n</span></h4>\r\nNovember 1st, 2016\r\n8:30 am - 4:30 pm\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h4>\r\nFrank Campbell Community Center\r\n312 South Merriman St. Peoria, IL, 61605\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Registration </span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://peoriabb2016.bpt.me/\" target=\"_blank\">peoriabb2016.bpt.me</a>\r\n$20 (lunch &amp; refreshments provided)\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h4>\r\nThis conference will go beyond the basics and address the need to create workable bed bug programs by facility type. Concurrent break-out sessions will be held to facilitate constructive group discussion. Expert presentations and resources will be targeted at decision-makers in order to develop policy, protocol, and cooperation to better combat the bed bug epidemic.','Beating Back Bed Bugs Workshop','','inherit','closed','closed','','3401-revision-v1','','','2016-09-26 21:50:50','2016-09-26 21:50:50','',3401,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3401-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3423,2,'2016-09-28 19:37:57','2016-09-28 19:37:57','<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3244\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Mosquitoes-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Mosquitoes\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></h3>\r\n<h3>Zika Virus dominates the news cycles these days, but how does this mosquito-borne illness impact us in the Midwest? MPAC\'s Executive Director Ruth Kerzee informs you for Mosquito Control Awareness Week.</h3>\r\nAs we move into the dog days of summer, all of us have a lot of outdoor celebrating and vacationing to look forward to-the 4th of July and camping, anyone?  Unfortunately, we face some uninvited guests such as ants or flies.  While most of these pests only annoy and pose few health risks to the average, healthy individual, mosquitoes are a different story.  They ignore the food at our favorite picnic spots, and, instead, seek our blood causing painful bites, itching, and sometimes more. As a vector organism, mosquitoes can move disease causing agents such as viruses from one animal to another causing infection and illness. This year we added Zika virus to our list of mosquito-borne illnesses.\r\n\r\nTransmitted by the <i>Aedes aegypti</i> and <i>Aedes</i><i>albopictus </i>mosquito and widely attributed to the jump in cases of microcephaly in infants, Zika caused many around the world to rethink travel plans, forgo attendance to the Summer Olympics in Brazil, and even fear pregnancy. Since the dawn of the crisis, epidemiologists, public health officials, and other scientists turned their attention to identifying the conditions causing the devastating spike in microcephaly seen in several countries including Brazil.  Despite hearing some frightening facts about this virus, we, also, learned that many options exist to protect ourselves from the Zika virus and other mosquito-borne diseases.\r\n\r\n<i>Ae. aegypti </i>and<i> Ae. albopictus </i>mosquitoes, the only mosquito species known to carry Zika, thrive in warm and moist climates, year round. While current <a href=\"https://entomologytoday.org/2016/06/09/scientists-track-mosquitoes-that-transmit-zika-and-dengue-by-county/\" target=\"_blank\">Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data</a> shows these <i>Aedes </i>species making inroads across the U.S., Midwesterners can take heart in knowing that our long cold winters provide no favors to these mosquitoes.  To date in the U.S., no confirmed cases of microcephaly or persons infected with the Zika virus have been locally acquired. All reported U.S. Zika infections and related microcephaly births were contracted by residents or visitors that traveled abroad.* I stress these facts to stave off the panic that inevitably comes with initial news of a potentially dangerous disease. Regardless, I fear people will respond to this perceived threat by spraying more insecticides causing unintended consequences for human health and the environment.\r\n\r\nA network of Mosquito Abatement Districts, municipal mosquito abatement programs, park districts, and forest preserves already serve, if not over serve, the region in mosquito abatement activities.  Although we may disagree with some of their methods and decisions to use mosquito fogging, a host of professionals regularly monitor mosquito populations and the transmission pathways for the Zika virus to humans. Reports will spread like wildfire at any detection of an <i>Ae. aegypti</i> or <i>Ae. albopictus</i> mosquito carrying the Zika virus. Until then, the current control systems are up and running.\r\n\r\nYou can still take action to protect yourself, loved ones, and your community from mosquitoes. Don’t travel where the Zika virus is prevalent. Make sure to eliminate any standing water in and around your property - if it holds water it can breed mosquitoes.  Wear long sleeves and pants during times of mosquito activity - typically early morning and evening. Apply mosquito repellent - the <a href=\"http://www.ewg.org/research/ewgs-guide-bug-repellents\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Working Group</a> lists the most effective and least toxic types.  Also, keep your bushes trimmed back as mosquitoes love to hide on the underside of leaves.  Combined with the work of professionals, these efforts can have large impacts on mosquito populations without adversely affecting the environment or human health.\r\n\r\nFind more information about proper mosquito control methods at the <a href=\"http://www.cdc.gov/zika/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a> and <a href=\"http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/zika/en/\" target=\"_blank\">World Health Organization</a>.  Both recommend a comprehensive mosquito control program and indicate that fogging insecticides provides the least effective and most expensive control.  The <a href=\"http://www.xerces.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Effective_Mosquito_Management_Guide-web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Xerces Society</a> has comprehensive information on creating a mosquito management plan for communities that’s also pollinator friendly.  And, <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Complete-Mosquito-Factsheet-Update.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a> provides some basic control tips you can take yourself.\r\n\r\n*This blog post was originally published on June 29, 2016. Since that date Zika-infected mosquitoes have been found in the US, but not yet in the Midwestern region.','Zika and Panic: Beware the Scare','','inherit','closed','closed','','3238-revision-v1','','','2016-09-28 19:37:57','2016-09-28 19:37:57','',3238,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3238-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3424,2,'2016-10-03 14:42:55','2016-10-03 14:42:55','<h3>October is your last and most important chance to feed your lawn and ready it for next spring. Make it count! Says Shay Lunseth, co-founder of Organic Lawns by LUNSETH in Minneapolis.</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-3429\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Crossview-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"crossview\" width=\"266\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nFall introduces new beginnings.  A new school year where we take in knowledge to grow our minds and prepare for a bright future.  Fall, also, brings the end of the growing season, where we can and store the fruits of our labor as we head into winter.  Taking care of a lawn should be thought of similarly.  What we do now greatly affects our grass next year.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.dummies.com/home-garden/lawn-care/when-to-fertilize-your-lawn/\" target=\"_blank\">Right now</a> is the most important time to apply organic fertilizer for two reasons.  First, when grass prepares to go dormant, it stores carbohydrates in its stems and underground root system.  Late-season fertilization provides the plant more food to store during dormancy, which helps your turf green up in the spring and extend its greenness into the summer and fall.\r\n\r\nIn contrast, spring fertilizer feeds the actively growing plant, but not the root system.  The growing plant may achieve a desirable green color in the spring, but the fertilization will, also, diminish the turf root’s reserved energy. The weakened grass will experience hardship entering into the hot summer months.  Fall fertilization minimizes shoot growth and strengthens root growth to prepare your turf for the stresses of summer weather.\r\n\r\n<strong>A good root system can:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Allow a lawn to be more drought tolerant</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates strength to better withstand heat, ice and other negative environmental factors</li>\r\n 	<li>Better protects grass from insect and disease pressures</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe second reason to fertilize <a href=\"https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ay/ay-22-w.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">cool season grass</a> this fall is to take advantage of the beautiful weather that provides ideal sunlight and soil conditions to strengthen roots and store nutrients for next season. Roots prefer to grow between soil temperatures of 58-65 degrees. In the Midwest, soil temperature lowers much slower than air temperature.\r\nEven when air temperature is as low as 35 degrees, the soil can reach 60 degrees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Fertilizer should I use in the fall?</strong>\r\n\r\nLook first for a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/understanding-organic-fertilizers/\" target=\"_blank\">100% organic, slow-release product</a>. Quick releases of nutrients will allow a flush of growth, which can create excess thatch and an environment conducive to disease and rodent pressure.  Note that ‘Natural’ or ‘organic-based’ fertilizers may include synthetic source material and are not 100% organic.  Here are the benefits of <a href=\"http://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/news/2015/organic-fertilizers-offer-many-advantages\" target=\"_blank\">100% organic fertilizer</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>100% Organic Fertilizer:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Does not require water</li>\r\n 	<li>Nutrients slowly released</li>\r\n 	<li>Lower leaching and runoff potential, nothing is wasted or washed away</li>\r\n 	<li>Multiple nutrients (macro- and micro-), as well as organic matter</li>\r\n 	<li>Improve soil structure for better water-holding capacity</li>\r\n 	<li>Naturally feeds earthworms and soil microbes, thus increasing their populations</li>\r\n 	<li>Has lower salt content</li>\r\n 	<li>Helps turn your root zone into a self-sustaining environment that can work on its own</li>\r\n 	<li>Can be applied infrequently at high rates</li>\r\n 	<li>Decreases fertilization needs because nutrients are stored in soil for future use</li>\r\n 	<li>Less thatch accumulation</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Inorganic fertilizers:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Water soluble</li>\r\n 	<li>Immediately available to plant roots, if plant does not use then are lost in soil quickly</li>\r\n 	<li>Higher salt index &amp; leaching with runoff potential</li>\r\n 	<li>Uniform – every bag the same</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates short, weak grass roots that are ‘hooked’ on synthetic food</li>\r\n 	<li>Lawn ecosystem does not know how to work on its own</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates a lawn more susceptible to drought and disease</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOrganic fertilization combined with an application of compost or compost tea in the fall produces favorable conditions for root growth. Think of compost tea as the <a href=\"http://extension.oregonstate.edu/douglas/mg/dcmg/aerated-compost-tea\" target=\"_blank\">\"espresso\" version of compost</a>. It contains all the beneficial bacteria of compost minus the organic matter and labor cost.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://web.extension.illinois.edu/homecompost/intro.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">When made correctly</a>, compost contains bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes that add nutritional value to the lawn ecosystem.  Composting in the 1st year of a new organic lawn care program supplies a vital alternative of beneficial microorganisms to a lawn that craves synthetic fertilizers.\r\n\r\nFall fertilizer and compost applications can be successfully completed very late in the season.  <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The optimal time in the Midwest</a> is after the last mow and can be done as late as early November.\r\n\r\n<em><a href=\"http://organiclawnsbylunseth.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Organic Lawns by Lunseth</a> is one of our many <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Midwest_Lawncare_Website.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">natural lawn care providers</a> serving the Midwest.  </em>','Prepare your roots for a healthy new year!','','publish','closed','open','','prepare-your-roots-for-a-healthy-new-year','','','2016-10-03 15:10:38','2016-10-03 15:10:38','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=3424',0,'post','',2),(3425,2,'2016-09-30 21:35:38','2016-09-30 21:35:38','Fall introduces new beginnings.  A new school year where we take in knowledge to grow our minds and prepare for a bright future.  Fall, also, brings the end of the growing season, where we can and store the fruits of our labor as we head into winter.  Taking care of a lawn should be thought of similarly.  What we do now greatly affects the grass we will have next year.\r\n\r\nRight now is the most important time to apply organic fertilizer for two reasons.  First, when grass prepares to go dormant, it stores its carbohydrates in its stems and underground root system.  Providing late-season fertilization provides the plant more food to store during dormancy, that helps your turf spring up in the spring and extend its greenness into the summer and fall.\r\n\r\nIn contrast, spring fertilizer feeds the actively growing plant, but not the root system.  The growing plant may achieve a desirable green color in the spring, but the fertilization will, also, diminish the turf root’s reserved energy. The weakened grass will experience hardship entering into the hot summer months.  Fall fertilization will minimize shoot growth and strengthen root growth to prepare your turf to survive the stresses of summer weather.\r\n\r\nA good root system can:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Allow a lawn to be more drought tolerant</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates strength to better withstand heat, ice and other negative environmental factors</li>\r\n 	<li>Better protects a grass stand against insect and disease pressure</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe second reason to fertilize <a href=\"https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ay/ay-22-w.pdf\">cool season grass</a> this fall is to take advantage of the beautiful weather that provides ideal sunlight and soil conditions to strengthen roots and store nutrients for next season. Roots prefer to grow between soil temperatures of 58-65 degrees. In the Midwest, soil temperature lowers much slower than air temperature.  Even when air temperature is as low as 35 degrees, the soil can reach 60 degrees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Fertilizer should I use in the fall?</strong>\r\n\r\nLook first for a 100% organic, slow-release product. Quick releases of nutrients will allow a flush of growth, which can create excess thatch and an environment conducive to disease and rodent pressure.  Note that ‘Natural’ or\r\n\r\n‘organic-based’ fertilizers may include synthetic source material and are not 100% organic.  Here are the benefits of <a href=\"http://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/news/2015/organic-fertilizers-offer-many-advantages\">100% organic fertilizer</a>.\r\n\r\n100% Organic Fertilizer:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Does not require water</li>\r\n 	<li>Nutrients slowly released</li>\r\n 	<li>Lower leaching and runoff potential, nothing is wasted or washed away</li>\r\n 	<li>Multiple nutrients (macro- and micro-), as well as organic matter</li>\r\n 	<li>Improve soil structure for better water-holding capacity</li>\r\n 	<li>Naturally feeds earthworms and soil microbes, thus increasing their populations</li>\r\n 	<li>Has lower salt content</li>\r\n 	<li>Helps turn your root zone into a self-sustaining environment that can work on its own</li>\r\n 	<li>Can be applied infrequently at high rates</li>\r\n 	<li>Decreases fertilization needs because nutrients are stored in soil for future use</li>\r\n 	<li>Less thatch accumulation</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nInorganic fertilizers:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Water soluble</li>\r\n 	<li>Immediately available to plant roots, if plant does not use then are lost in soil quickly</li>\r\n 	<li>Higher salt index &amp;leaching with runoff potential</li>\r\n 	<li>Uniform – every bag the same</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates short, weak grass roots that are ‘hooked’ on synthetic food</li>\r\n 	<li>Lawn ecosystem does not know how to work on its own</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates a lawn more susceptible to drought and disease</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOrganic fertilization combined with an application of compost or compost tea in the fall produces favorable conditions for root growth. Think of compost tea as the \"espresso\" version of compost. It contains all the beneficial bacteria of compost minus the organic matter and labor cost.\r\n\r\nWhen made correctly, compost contains bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes that add nutritional value to the lawn ecosystem.  Composting in the 1st year of a new organic lawn care program supplies a vital alternative of beneficial microorganisms to a lawn that craves synthetic fertilizers.\r\n\r\nFall fertilizer and compost applications can be successfully completed very late in the season.  The optimal time in the Midwest is after the last mow and can be done as late as early November.','Prepare your roots for a healthy new year!','','inherit','closed','closed','','3424-revision-v1','','','2016-09-30 21:35:38','2016-09-30 21:35:38','',3424,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3424-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3426,2,'2016-09-30 21:40:33','2016-09-30 21:40:33','Fall introduces new beginnings.  A new school year where we take in knowledge to grow our minds and prepare for a bright future.  Fall, also, brings the end of the growing season, where we can and store the fruits of our labor as we head into winter.  Taking care of a lawn should be thought of similarly.  What we do now greatly affects the grass we will have next year.\r\n\r\nRight now is the most important time to apply organic fertilizer for two reasons.  First, when grass prepares to go dormant, it stores carbohydrates in its stems and underground root system.  Late-season fertilization provides the plant more food to store during dormancy, which helps your turf green up in the spring and extend its greenness into the summer and fall.\r\n\r\nIn contrast, spring fertilizer feeds the actively growing plant, but not the root system.  The growing plant may achieve a desirable green color in the spring, but the fertilization will, also, diminish the turf root’s reserved energy. The weakened grass will experience hardship entering into the hot summer months.  Fall fertilization will minimize shoot growth and strengthen root growth to prepare your turf to survive the stresses of summer weather.\r\n\r\nA good root system can:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Allow a lawn to be more drought tolerant</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates strength to better withstand heat, ice and other negative environmental factors</li>\r\n 	<li>Better protects a grass stand against insect and disease pressure</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe second reason to fertilize <a href=\"https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ay/ay-22-w.pdf\">cool season grass</a> this fall is to take advantage of the beautiful weather that provides ideal sunlight and soil conditions to strengthen roots and store nutrients for next season. Roots prefer to grow between soil temperatures of 58-65 degrees. In the Midwest, soil temperature lowers much slower than air temperature.  Even when air temperature is as low as 35 degrees, the soil can reach 60 degrees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Fertilizer should I use in the fall?</strong>\r\n\r\nLook first for a 100% organic, slow-release product. Quick releases of nutrients will allow a flush of growth, which can create excess thatch and an environment conducive to disease and rodent pressure.  Note that ‘Natural’ or\r\n\r\n‘organic-based’ fertilizers may include synthetic source material and are not 100% organic.  Here are the benefits of <a href=\"http://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/news/2015/organic-fertilizers-offer-many-advantages\">100% organic fertilizer</a>.\r\n\r\n100% Organic Fertilizer:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Does not require water</li>\r\n 	<li>Nutrients slowly released</li>\r\n 	<li>Lower leaching and runoff potential, nothing is wasted or washed away</li>\r\n 	<li>Multiple nutrients (macro- and micro-), as well as organic matter</li>\r\n 	<li>Improve soil structure for better water-holding capacity</li>\r\n 	<li>Naturally feeds earthworms and soil microbes, thus increasing their populations</li>\r\n 	<li>Has lower salt content</li>\r\n 	<li>Helps turn your root zone into a self-sustaining environment that can work on its own</li>\r\n 	<li>Can be applied infrequently at high rates</li>\r\n 	<li>Decreases fertilization needs because nutrients are stored in soil for future use</li>\r\n 	<li>Less thatch accumulation</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nInorganic fertilizers:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Water soluble</li>\r\n 	<li>Immediately available to plant roots, if plant does not use then are lost in soil quickly</li>\r\n 	<li>Higher salt index &amp;leaching with runoff potential</li>\r\n 	<li>Uniform – every bag the same</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates short, weak grass roots that are ‘hooked’ on synthetic food</li>\r\n 	<li>Lawn ecosystem does not know how to work on its own</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates a lawn more susceptible to drought and disease</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOrganic fertilization combined with an application of compost or compost tea in the fall produces favorable conditions for root growth. Think of compost tea as the \"espresso\" version of compost. It contains all the beneficial bacteria of compost minus the organic matter and labor cost.\r\n\r\nWhen made correctly, compost contains bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes that add nutritional value to the lawn ecosystem.  Composting in the 1st year of a new organic lawn care program supplies a vital alternative of beneficial microorganisms to a lawn that craves synthetic fertilizers.\r\n\r\nFall fertilizer and compost applications can be successfully completed very late in the season.  The optimal time in the Midwest is after the last mow and can be done as late as early November.','Prepare your roots for a healthy new year!','','inherit','closed','closed','','3424-revision-v1','','','2016-09-30 21:40:33','2016-09-30 21:40:33','',3424,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3424-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3427,2,'2016-10-03 14:00:22','2016-10-03 14:00:22','','leisels-neighbor-mid-summer','','inherit','closed','closed','','leisels-neighbor-mid-summer','','','2016-10-03 14:00:22','2016-10-03 14:00:22','',3424,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Leisels-Neighbor-mid-summer.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3428,2,'2016-10-03 14:10:04','2016-10-03 14:10:04','Fall introduces new beginnings.  A new school year where we take in knowledge to grow our minds and prepare for a bright future.  Fall, also, brings the end of the growing season, where we can and store the fruits of our labor as we head into winter.  Taking care of a lawn should be thought of similarly.  What we do now greatly affects our grass next year.\r\n\r\nRight now is the most important time to apply organic fertilizer for two reasons.  First, when grass prepares to go dormant, it stores carbohydrates in its stems and underground root system.  Late-season fertilization provides the plant more food to store during dormancy, which helps your turf green up in the spring and extend its greenness into the summer and fall.\r\n\r\nIn contrast, spring fertilizer feeds the actively growing plant, but not the root system.  The growing plant may achieve a desirable green color in the spring, but the fertilization will, also, diminish the turf root’s reserved energy. The weakened grass will experience hardship entering into the hot summer months.  Fall fertilization minimizes shoot growth and strengthens root growth to prepare your turf for the stresses of summer weather.\r\n\r\n<strong>A good root system can:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Allow a lawn to be more drought tolerant</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates strength to better withstand heat, ice and other negative environmental factors</li>\r\n 	<li>Better protects grass from insect and disease pressures</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe second reason to fertilize <a href=\"https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ay/ay-22-w.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">cool season grass</a> this fall is to take advantage of the beautiful weather that provides ideal sunlight and soil conditions to strengthen roots and store nutrients for next season. Roots prefer to grow between soil temperatures of 58-65 degrees. In the Midwest, soil temperature lowers much slower than air temperature.  Even when air temperature is as low as 35 degrees, the soil can reach 60 degrees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Fertilizer should I use in the fall?</strong>\r\n\r\nLook first for a 100% organic, slow-release product. Quick releases of nutrients will allow a flush of growth, which can create excess thatch and an environment conducive to disease and rodent pressure.  Note that ‘Natural’ or ‘organic-based’ fertilizers may include synthetic source material and are not 100% organic.  Here are the benefits of <a href=\"http://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/news/2015/organic-fertilizers-offer-many-advantages\" target=\"_blank\">100% organic fertilizer</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>100% Organic Fertilizer:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Does not require water</li>\r\n 	<li>Nutrients slowly released</li>\r\n 	<li>Lower leaching and runoff potential, nothing is wasted or washed away</li>\r\n 	<li>Multiple nutrients (macro- and micro-), as well as organic matter</li>\r\n 	<li>Improve soil structure for better water-holding capacity</li>\r\n 	<li>Naturally feeds earthworms and soil microbes, thus increasing their populations</li>\r\n 	<li>Has lower salt content</li>\r\n 	<li>Helps turn your root zone into a self-sustaining environment that can work on its own</li>\r\n 	<li>Can be applied infrequently at high rates</li>\r\n 	<li>Decreases fertilization needs because nutrients are stored in soil for future use</li>\r\n 	<li>Less thatch accumulation</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Inorganic fertilizers:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Water soluble</li>\r\n 	<li>Immediately available to plant roots, if plant does not use then are lost in soil quickly</li>\r\n 	<li>Higher salt index &amp; leaching with runoff potential</li>\r\n 	<li>Uniform – every bag the same</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates short, weak grass roots that are ‘hooked’ on synthetic food</li>\r\n 	<li>Lawn ecosystem does not know how to work on its own</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates a lawn more susceptible to drought and disease</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOrganic fertilization combined with an application of compost or compost tea in the fall produces favorable conditions for root growth. Think of compost tea as the \"espresso\" version of compost. It contains all the beneficial bacteria of compost minus the organic matter and labor cost.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://web.extension.illinois.edu/homecompost/intro.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">When made correctly</a>, compost contains bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes that add nutritional value to the lawn ecosystem.  Composting in the 1st year of a new organic lawn care program supplies a vital alternative of beneficial microorganisms to a lawn that craves synthetic fertilizers.\r\n\r\nFall fertilizer and compost applications can be successfully completed very late in the season.  The optimal time in the Midwest is after the last mow and can be done as late as early November.','Prepare your roots for a healthy new year!','','inherit','closed','closed','','3424-revision-v1','','','2016-10-03 14:10:04','2016-10-03 14:10:04','',3424,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3424-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3429,2,'2016-10-03 14:21:49','2016-10-03 14:21:49','','crossview','','inherit','closed','closed','','crossview','','','2016-10-03 14:21:49','2016-10-03 14:21:49','',3424,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Crossview.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3430,2,'2016-10-03 14:23:18','2016-10-03 14:23:18','&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-3429\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Crossview-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"crossview\" width=\"266\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nFall introduces new beginnings.  A new school year where we take in knowledge to grow our minds and prepare for a bright future.  Fall, also, brings the end of the growing season, where we can and store the fruits of our labor as we head into winter.  Taking care of a lawn should be thought of similarly.  What we do now greatly affects our grass next year.\r\n\r\nRight now is the most important time to apply organic fertilizer for two reasons.  First, when grass prepares to go dormant, it stores carbohydrates in its stems and underground root system.  Late-season fertilization provides the plant more food to store during dormancy, which helps your turf green up in the spring and extend its greenness into the summer and fall.\r\n\r\nIn contrast, spring fertilizer feeds the actively growing plant, but not the root system.  The growing plant may achieve a desirable green color in the spring, but the fertilization will, also, diminish the turf root’s reserved energy. The weakened grass will experience hardship entering into the hot summer months.  Fall fertilization minimizes shoot growth and strengthens root growth to prepare your turf for the stresses of summer weather.\r\n\r\n<strong>A good root system can:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Allow a lawn to be more drought tolerant</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates strength to better withstand heat, ice and other negative environmental factors</li>\r\n 	<li>Better protects grass from insect and disease pressures</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe second reason to fertilize <a href=\"https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ay/ay-22-w.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">cool season grass</a> this fall is to take advantage of the beautiful weather that provides ideal sunlight and soil conditions to strengthen roots and store nutrients for next season. Roots prefer to grow between soil temperatures of 58-65 degrees. In the Midwest, soil temperature lowers much slower than air temperature.\r\nEven when air temperature is as low as 35 degrees, the soil can reach 60 degrees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Fertilizer should I use in the fall?</strong>\r\n\r\nLook first for a 100% organic, slow-release product. Quick releases of nutrients will allow a flush of growth, which can create excess thatch and an environment conducive to disease and rodent pressure.  Note that ‘Natural’ or ‘organic-based’ fertilizers may include synthetic source material and are not 100% organic.  Here are the benefits of <a href=\"http://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/news/2015/organic-fertilizers-offer-many-advantages\" target=\"_blank\">100% organic fertilizer</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>100% Organic Fertilizer:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Does not require water</li>\r\n 	<li>Nutrients slowly released</li>\r\n 	<li>Lower leaching and runoff potential, nothing is wasted or washed away</li>\r\n 	<li>Multiple nutrients (macro- and micro-), as well as organic matter</li>\r\n 	<li>Improve soil structure for better water-holding capacity</li>\r\n 	<li>Naturally feeds earthworms and soil microbes, thus increasing their populations</li>\r\n 	<li>Has lower salt content</li>\r\n 	<li>Helps turn your root zone into a self-sustaining environment that can work on its own</li>\r\n 	<li>Can be applied infrequently at high rates</li>\r\n 	<li>Decreases fertilization needs because nutrients are stored in soil for future use</li>\r\n 	<li>Less thatch accumulation</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Inorganic fertilizers:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Water soluble</li>\r\n 	<li>Immediately available to plant roots, if plant does not use then are lost in soil quickly</li>\r\n 	<li>Higher salt index &amp; leaching with runoff potential</li>\r\n 	<li>Uniform – every bag the same</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates short, weak grass roots that are ‘hooked’ on synthetic food</li>\r\n 	<li>Lawn ecosystem does not know how to work on its own</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates a lawn more susceptible to drought and disease</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOrganic fertilization combined with an application of compost or compost tea in the fall produces favorable conditions for root growth. Think of compost tea as the \"espresso\" version of compost. It contains all the beneficial bacteria of compost minus the organic matter and labor cost.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://web.extension.illinois.edu/homecompost/intro.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">When made correctly</a>, compost contains bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes that add nutritional value to the lawn ecosystem.  Composting in the 1st year of a new organic lawn care program supplies a vital alternative of beneficial microorganisms to a lawn that craves synthetic fertilizers.\r\n\r\nFall fertilizer and compost applications can be successfully completed very late in the season.  The optimal time in the Midwest is after the last mow and can be done as late as early November.','Prepare your roots for a healthy new year!','','inherit','closed','closed','','3424-revision-v1','','','2016-10-03 14:23:18','2016-10-03 14:23:18','',3424,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3424-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3431,2,'2016-10-03 14:30:46','2016-10-03 14:30:46','<h3>October is your last and most important chance to feed your grass and ready it for next spring. Make it count! Says Organic Lawns by Lunseth\'s co-founder Shay Lunseth.</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-3429\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Crossview-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"crossview\" width=\"266\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nFall introduces new beginnings.  A new school year where we take in knowledge to grow our minds and prepare for a bright future.  Fall, also, brings the end of the growing season, where we can and store the fruits of our labor as we head into winter.  Taking care of a lawn should be thought of similarly.  What we do now greatly affects our grass next year.\r\n\r\nRight now is the most important time to apply organic fertilizer for two reasons.  First, when grass prepares to go dormant, it stores carbohydrates in its stems and underground root system.  Late-season fertilization provides the plant more food to store during dormancy, which helps your turf green up in the spring and extend its greenness into the summer and fall.\r\n\r\nIn contrast, spring fertilizer feeds the actively growing plant, but not the root system.  The growing plant may achieve a desirable green color in the spring, but the fertilization will, also, diminish the turf root’s reserved energy. The weakened grass will experience hardship entering into the hot summer months.  Fall fertilization minimizes shoot growth and strengthens root growth to prepare your turf for the stresses of summer weather.\r\n\r\n<strong>A good root system can:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Allow a lawn to be more drought tolerant</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates strength to better withstand heat, ice and other negative environmental factors</li>\r\n 	<li>Better protects grass from insect and disease pressures</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe second reason to fertilize <a href=\"https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ay/ay-22-w.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">cool season grass</a> this fall is to take advantage of the beautiful weather that provides ideal sunlight and soil conditions to strengthen roots and store nutrients for next season. Roots prefer to grow between soil temperatures of 58-65 degrees. In the Midwest, soil temperature lowers much slower than air temperature.\r\nEven when air temperature is as low as 35 degrees, the soil can reach 60 degrees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Fertilizer should I use in the fall?</strong>\r\n\r\nLook first for a 100% organic, slow-release product. Quick releases of nutrients will allow a flush of growth, which can create excess thatch and an environment conducive to disease and rodent pressure.  Note that ‘Natural’ or ‘organic-based’ fertilizers may include synthetic source material and are not 100% organic.  Here are the benefits of <a href=\"http://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/news/2015/organic-fertilizers-offer-many-advantages\" target=\"_blank\">100% organic fertilizer</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>100% Organic Fertilizer:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Does not require water</li>\r\n 	<li>Nutrients slowly released</li>\r\n 	<li>Lower leaching and runoff potential, nothing is wasted or washed away</li>\r\n 	<li>Multiple nutrients (macro- and micro-), as well as organic matter</li>\r\n 	<li>Improve soil structure for better water-holding capacity</li>\r\n 	<li>Naturally feeds earthworms and soil microbes, thus increasing their populations</li>\r\n 	<li>Has lower salt content</li>\r\n 	<li>Helps turn your root zone into a self-sustaining environment that can work on its own</li>\r\n 	<li>Can be applied infrequently at high rates</li>\r\n 	<li>Decreases fertilization needs because nutrients are stored in soil for future use</li>\r\n 	<li>Less thatch accumulation</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Inorganic fertilizers:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Water soluble</li>\r\n 	<li>Immediately available to plant roots, if plant does not use then are lost in soil quickly</li>\r\n 	<li>Higher salt index &amp; leaching with runoff potential</li>\r\n 	<li>Uniform – every bag the same</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates short, weak grass roots that are ‘hooked’ on synthetic food</li>\r\n 	<li>Lawn ecosystem does not know how to work on its own</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates a lawn more susceptible to drought and disease</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOrganic fertilization combined with an application of compost or compost tea in the fall produces favorable conditions for root growth. Think of compost tea as the \"espresso\" version of compost. It contains all the beneficial bacteria of compost minus the organic matter and labor cost.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://web.extension.illinois.edu/homecompost/intro.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">When made correctly</a>, compost contains bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes that add nutritional value to the lawn ecosystem.  Composting in the 1st year of a new organic lawn care program supplies a vital alternative of beneficial microorganisms to a lawn that craves synthetic fertilizers.\r\n\r\nFall fertilizer and compost applications can be successfully completed very late in the season.  The optimal time in the Midwest is after the last mow and can be done as late as early November.','Prepare your roots for a healthy new year!','','inherit','closed','closed','','3424-revision-v1','','','2016-10-03 14:30:46','2016-10-03 14:30:46','',3424,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3424-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3432,2,'2016-10-03 14:42:55','2016-10-03 14:42:55','<h3>October is your last and most important chance to feed your grass and ready it for next spring. Make it count! Says Shay Lunseth, co-founder of Organic Lawns by Lunseth in Minneapolis.</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-3429\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Crossview-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"crossview\" width=\"266\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nFall introduces new beginnings.  A new school year where we take in knowledge to grow our minds and prepare for a bright future.  Fall, also, brings the end of the growing season, where we can and store the fruits of our labor as we head into winter.  Taking care of a lawn should be thought of similarly.  What we do now greatly affects our grass next year.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.dummies.com/home-garden/lawn-care/when-to-fertilize-your-lawn/\" target=\"_blank\">Right now</a> is the most important time to apply organic fertilizer for two reasons.  First, when grass prepares to go dormant, it stores carbohydrates in its stems and underground root system.  Late-season fertilization provides the plant more food to store during dormancy, which helps your turf green up in the spring and extend its greenness into the summer and fall.\r\n\r\nIn contrast, spring fertilizer feeds the actively growing plant, but not the root system.  The growing plant may achieve a desirable green color in the spring, but the fertilization will, also, diminish the turf root’s reserved energy. The weakened grass will experience hardship entering into the hot summer months.  Fall fertilization minimizes shoot growth and strengthens root growth to prepare your turf for the stresses of summer weather.\r\n\r\n<strong>A good root system can:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Allow a lawn to be more drought tolerant</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates strength to better withstand heat, ice and other negative environmental factors</li>\r\n 	<li>Better protects grass from insect and disease pressures</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe second reason to fertilize <a href=\"https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ay/ay-22-w.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">cool season grass</a> this fall is to take advantage of the beautiful weather that provides ideal sunlight and soil conditions to strengthen roots and store nutrients for next season. Roots prefer to grow between soil temperatures of 58-65 degrees. In the Midwest, soil temperature lowers much slower than air temperature.\r\nEven when air temperature is as low as 35 degrees, the soil can reach 60 degrees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Fertilizer should I use in the fall?</strong>\r\n\r\nLook first for a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/understanding-organic-fertilizers/\" target=\"_blank\">100% organic, slow-release product</a>. Quick releases of nutrients will allow a flush of growth, which can create excess thatch and an environment conducive to disease and rodent pressure.  Note that ‘Natural’ or ‘organic-based’ fertilizers may include synthetic source material and are not 100% organic.  Here are the benefits of <a href=\"http://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/news/2015/organic-fertilizers-offer-many-advantages\" target=\"_blank\">100% organic fertilizer</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>100% Organic Fertilizer:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Does not require water</li>\r\n 	<li>Nutrients slowly released</li>\r\n 	<li>Lower leaching and runoff potential, nothing is wasted or washed away</li>\r\n 	<li>Multiple nutrients (macro- and micro-), as well as organic matter</li>\r\n 	<li>Improve soil structure for better water-holding capacity</li>\r\n 	<li>Naturally feeds earthworms and soil microbes, thus increasing their populations</li>\r\n 	<li>Has lower salt content</li>\r\n 	<li>Helps turn your root zone into a self-sustaining environment that can work on its own</li>\r\n 	<li>Can be applied infrequently at high rates</li>\r\n 	<li>Decreases fertilization needs because nutrients are stored in soil for future use</li>\r\n 	<li>Less thatch accumulation</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Inorganic fertilizers:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Water soluble</li>\r\n 	<li>Immediately available to plant roots, if plant does not use then are lost in soil quickly</li>\r\n 	<li>Higher salt index &amp; leaching with runoff potential</li>\r\n 	<li>Uniform – every bag the same</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates short, weak grass roots that are ‘hooked’ on synthetic food</li>\r\n 	<li>Lawn ecosystem does not know how to work on its own</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates a lawn more susceptible to drought and disease</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOrganic fertilization combined with an application of compost or compost tea in the fall produces favorable conditions for root growth. Think of compost tea as the <a href=\"http://extension.oregonstate.edu/douglas/mg/dcmg/aerated-compost-tea\" target=\"_blank\">\"espresso\" version of compost</a>. It contains all the beneficial bacteria of compost minus the organic matter and labor cost.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://web.extension.illinois.edu/homecompost/intro.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">When made correctly</a>, compost contains bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes that add nutritional value to the lawn ecosystem.  Composting in the 1st year of a new organic lawn care program supplies a vital alternative of beneficial microorganisms to a lawn that craves synthetic fertilizers.\r\n\r\nFall fertilizer and compost applications can be successfully completed very late in the season.  <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The optimal time in the Midwest</a> is after the last mow and can be done as late as early November.\r\n\r\n<em><a href=\"http://organiclawnsbylunseth.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Organic Lawns by Lunseth</a> is one of our many <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Midwest_Lawncare_Website.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">natural lawn care providers</a> serving the Midwest.  </em>','Prepare your roots for a healthy new year!','','inherit','closed','closed','','3424-revision-v1','','','2016-10-03 14:42:55','2016-10-03 14:42:55','',3424,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3424-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3433,2,'2016-10-03 15:09:38','2016-10-03 15:09:38','<h3>October is your last and most important chance to feed your lawn and ready it for next spring. Make it count! Says Shay Lunseth, co-founder of Organic Lawns by LUNSETH in Minneapolis.</h3>\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-3429\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Crossview-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"crossview\" width=\"266\" height=\"200\" />\n\nFall introduces new beginnings.  A new school year where we take in knowledge to grow our minds and prepare for a bright future.  Fall, also, brings the end of the growing season, where we can and store the fruits of our labor as we head into winter.  Taking care of a lawn should be thought of similarly.  What we do now greatly affects our grass next year.\n\n<a href=\"http://www.dummies.com/home-garden/lawn-care/when-to-fertilize-your-lawn/\" target=\"_blank\">Right now</a> is the most important time to apply organic fertilizer for two reasons.  First, when grass prepares to go dormant, it stores carbohydrates in its stems and underground root system.  Late-season fertilization provides the plant more food to store during dormancy, which helps your turf green up in the spring and extend its greenness into the summer and fall.\n\nIn contrast, spring fertilizer feeds the actively growing plant, but not the root system.  The growing plant may achieve a desirable green color in the spring, but the fertilization will, also, diminish the turf root’s reserved energy. The weakened grass will experience hardship entering into the hot summer months.  Fall fertilization minimizes shoot growth and strengthens root growth to prepare your turf for the stresses of summer weather.\n\n<strong>A good root system can:</strong>\n<ul>\n 	<li>Allow a lawn to be more drought tolerant</li>\n 	<li>Creates strength to better withstand heat, ice and other negative environmental factors</li>\n 	<li>Better protects grass from insect and disease pressures</li>\n</ul>\nThe second reason to fertilize <a href=\"https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ay/ay-22-w.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">cool season grass</a> this fall is to take advantage of the beautiful weather that provides ideal sunlight and soil conditions to strengthen roots and store nutrients for next season. Roots prefer to grow between soil temperatures of 58-65 degrees. In the Midwest, soil temperature lowers much slower than air temperature.\nEven when air temperature is as low as 35 degrees, the soil can reach 60 degrees.\n\n<strong>Which Fertilizer should I use in the fall?</strong>\n\nLook first for a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/understanding-organic-fertilizers/\" target=\"_blank\">100% organic, slow-release product</a>. Quick releases of nutrients will allow a flush of growth, which can create excess thatch and an environment conducive to disease and rodent pressure.  Note that ‘Natural’ or ‘organic-based’ fertilizers may include synthetic source material and are not 100% organic.  Here are the benefits of <a href=\"http://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/news/2015/organic-fertilizers-offer-many-advantages\" target=\"_blank\">100% organic fertilizer</a>.\n\n<strong>100% Organic Fertilizer:</strong>\n<ul>\n 	<li>Does not require water</li>\n 	<li>Nutrients slowly released</li>\n 	<li>Lower leaching and runoff potential, nothing is wasted or washed away</li>\n 	<li>Multiple nutrients (macro- and micro-), as well as organic matter</li>\n 	<li>Improve soil structure for better water-holding capacity</li>\n 	<li>Naturally feeds earthworms and soil microbes, thus increasing their populations</li>\n 	<li>Has lower salt content</li>\n 	<li>Helps turn your root zone into a self-sustaining environment that can work on its own</li>\n 	<li>Can be applied infrequently at high rates</li>\n 	<li>Decreases fertilization needs because nutrients are stored in soil for future use</li>\n 	<li>Less thatch accumulation</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Inorganic fertilizers:</strong>\n<ul>\n 	<li>Water soluble</li>\n 	<li>Immediately available to plant roots, if plant does not use then are lost in soil quickly</li>\n 	<li>Higher salt index &amp; leaching with runoff potential</li>\n 	<li>Uniform – every bag the same</li>\n 	<li>Creates short, weak grass roots that are ‘hooked’ on synthetic food</li>\n 	<li>Lawn ecosystem does not know how to work on its own</li>\n 	<li>Creates a lawn more susceptible to drought and disease</li>\n</ul>\nOrganic fertilization combined with an application of compost or compost tea in the fall produces favorable conditions for root growth. Think of compost tea as the <a href=\"http://extension.oregonstate.edu/douglas/mg/dcmg/aerated-compost-tea\" target=\"_blank\">\"espresso\" version of compost</a>. It contains all the beneficial bacteria of compost minus the organic matter and labor cost.\n\n<a href=\"https://web.extension.illinois.edu/homecompost/intro.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">When made correctly</a>, compost contains bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes that add nutritional value to the lawn ecosystem.  Composting in the 1st year of a new organic lawn care program supplies a vital alternative of beneficial microorganisms to a lawn that craves synthetic fertilizers.\n\nFall fertilizer and compost applications can be successfully completed very late in the season.  <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The optimal time in the Midwest</a> is after the last mow and can be done as late as early November.\n\n<em><a href=\"http://organiclawnsbylunseth.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Organic Lawns by Lunseth</a> is one of our many <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Midwest_Lawncare_Website.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">natural lawn care providers</a> serving the Midwest.  </em>','Prepare your roots for a healthy new year!','','inherit','closed','closed','','3424-autosave-v1','','','2016-10-03 15:09:38','2016-10-03 15:09:38','',3424,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3424-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3434,2,'2016-10-03 15:10:38','2016-10-03 15:10:38','<h3>October is your last and most important chance to feed your lawn and ready it for next spring. Make it count! Says Shay Lunseth, co-founder of Organic Lawns by LUNSETH in Minneapolis.</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-3429\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Crossview-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"crossview\" width=\"266\" height=\"200\" />\r\n\r\nFall introduces new beginnings.  A new school year where we take in knowledge to grow our minds and prepare for a bright future.  Fall, also, brings the end of the growing season, where we can and store the fruits of our labor as we head into winter.  Taking care of a lawn should be thought of similarly.  What we do now greatly affects our grass next year.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.dummies.com/home-garden/lawn-care/when-to-fertilize-your-lawn/\" target=\"_blank\">Right now</a> is the most important time to apply organic fertilizer for two reasons.  First, when grass prepares to go dormant, it stores carbohydrates in its stems and underground root system.  Late-season fertilization provides the plant more food to store during dormancy, which helps your turf green up in the spring and extend its greenness into the summer and fall.\r\n\r\nIn contrast, spring fertilizer feeds the actively growing plant, but not the root system.  The growing plant may achieve a desirable green color in the spring, but the fertilization will, also, diminish the turf root’s reserved energy. The weakened grass will experience hardship entering into the hot summer months.  Fall fertilization minimizes shoot growth and strengthens root growth to prepare your turf for the stresses of summer weather.\r\n\r\n<strong>A good root system can:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Allow a lawn to be more drought tolerant</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates strength to better withstand heat, ice and other negative environmental factors</li>\r\n 	<li>Better protects grass from insect and disease pressures</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe second reason to fertilize <a href=\"https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ay/ay-22-w.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">cool season grass</a> this fall is to take advantage of the beautiful weather that provides ideal sunlight and soil conditions to strengthen roots and store nutrients for next season. Roots prefer to grow between soil temperatures of 58-65 degrees. In the Midwest, soil temperature lowers much slower than air temperature.\r\nEven when air temperature is as low as 35 degrees, the soil can reach 60 degrees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Which Fertilizer should I use in the fall?</strong>\r\n\r\nLook first for a <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/understanding-organic-fertilizers/\" target=\"_blank\">100% organic, slow-release product</a>. Quick releases of nutrients will allow a flush of growth, which can create excess thatch and an environment conducive to disease and rodent pressure.  Note that ‘Natural’ or ‘organic-based’ fertilizers may include synthetic source material and are not 100% organic.  Here are the benefits of <a href=\"http://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/news/2015/organic-fertilizers-offer-many-advantages\" target=\"_blank\">100% organic fertilizer</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>100% Organic Fertilizer:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Does not require water</li>\r\n 	<li>Nutrients slowly released</li>\r\n 	<li>Lower leaching and runoff potential, nothing is wasted or washed away</li>\r\n 	<li>Multiple nutrients (macro- and micro-), as well as organic matter</li>\r\n 	<li>Improve soil structure for better water-holding capacity</li>\r\n 	<li>Naturally feeds earthworms and soil microbes, thus increasing their populations</li>\r\n 	<li>Has lower salt content</li>\r\n 	<li>Helps turn your root zone into a self-sustaining environment that can work on its own</li>\r\n 	<li>Can be applied infrequently at high rates</li>\r\n 	<li>Decreases fertilization needs because nutrients are stored in soil for future use</li>\r\n 	<li>Less thatch accumulation</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Inorganic fertilizers:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Water soluble</li>\r\n 	<li>Immediately available to plant roots, if plant does not use then are lost in soil quickly</li>\r\n 	<li>Higher salt index &amp; leaching with runoff potential</li>\r\n 	<li>Uniform – every bag the same</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates short, weak grass roots that are ‘hooked’ on synthetic food</li>\r\n 	<li>Lawn ecosystem does not know how to work on its own</li>\r\n 	<li>Creates a lawn more susceptible to drought and disease</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOrganic fertilization combined with an application of compost or compost tea in the fall produces favorable conditions for root growth. Think of compost tea as the <a href=\"http://extension.oregonstate.edu/douglas/mg/dcmg/aerated-compost-tea\" target=\"_blank\">\"espresso\" version of compost</a>. It contains all the beneficial bacteria of compost minus the organic matter and labor cost.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://web.extension.illinois.edu/homecompost/intro.cfm\" target=\"_blank\">When made correctly</a>, compost contains bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes that add nutritional value to the lawn ecosystem.  Composting in the 1st year of a new organic lawn care program supplies a vital alternative of beneficial microorganisms to a lawn that craves synthetic fertilizers.\r\n\r\nFall fertilizer and compost applications can be successfully completed very late in the season.  <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MPAC-NLC-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The optimal time in the Midwest</a> is after the last mow and can be done as late as early November.\r\n\r\n<em><a href=\"http://organiclawnsbylunseth.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Organic Lawns by Lunseth</a> is one of our many <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Midwest_Lawncare_Website.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">natural lawn care providers</a> serving the Midwest.  </em>','Prepare your roots for a healthy new year!','','inherit','closed','closed','','3424-revision-v1','','','2016-10-03 15:10:38','2016-10-03 15:10:38','',3424,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3424-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3436,2,'2016-10-04 17:51:18','2016-10-04 17:51:18','','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','36-revision-v1','','','2016-10-04 17:51:18','2016-10-04 17:51:18','',36,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/36-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3439,2,'2016-10-06 18:51:40','2016-10-06 18:51:40','<h1><img class=\"wp-image-2279 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG_Logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"MWGG_Logo\" width=\"145\" height=\"145\" /></h1>\r\n<h1>Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC, the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a>, and the <a href=\"http://turf.wisc.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inaugural Webinar: Community Engagement</span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3438\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_600x-810x1024.jpg\" alt=\"mgg_webinar_600x\" width=\"526\" height=\"666\" /></a>Where</span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at <a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">GoToWebinar</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kubat, Assistant Press Secretary for Chicago Park District, Steve Neumann, Logic Lawn Care\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nInterested Park and School District managers, municipal legislators/policymakers, non-profits, other land managers.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h3>\r\nEvery new policy and/or transition will be met with a degree of resistance from the community. Join Ken Wexler, Zvezdana Kubat, and Steve Neumann for this inaugural Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum webinar as we discuss approaches and experiences in addressing and managing community concerns during the transition to an Integrated Pest Management and/or Natural Lawn Care program.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Register for Free At</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGoct26</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">More Questions</span></h3>\r\nContact Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-10-06 18:51:40','2016-10-06 18:51:40','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3440,2,'2016-10-11 14:13:42','2016-10-11 14:13:42','&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-3442\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/JudieFace.jpg\" alt=\"judieface\" width=\"238\" height=\"285\" /><i>\"We were saddened to hear of the passing of our longtime booster and once part-time staffer, Judie Simpson. Whatever Judie </i><i>did she did with passion, skill, and, above all, a sense of humor. She shared her considerable talent</i><i>s with so many and we at Midwest Pesticide Action Center were thrilled to have her as a part of our organization however briefly. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of her company (and that of Ginger\'s, too). I speak for myself and all at MPAC when I say she will be sorely missed.\"</i>\r\n\r\nRuth Kerzee, MPAC Executive Director\r\n\r\nRead more about Judie Simpson\'s amazing life\r\n<a href=\"http://www.cremation-society.com/obituary/Judith-Simpson/Chicago-IL/1650589\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.','Judie Simpson, longtime MPAC supporter and passionate environmental advocate, passes away','','publish','closed','open','','judie-simpson-longtime-mpac-supporter-and-passionate-environmental-advocate-passes-away','','','2016-10-11 14:20:24','2016-10-11 14:20:24','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=3440',0,'post','',0),(3441,2,'2016-10-11 14:08:29','2016-10-11 14:08:29','<i>We were saddened to hear of the passing of our longtime booster and once part-time staffer, Judie Simpson. Whatever Judie did she did with passion, skill, and, above all, a sense of humor. She shared her considerable talents with so many and we at Midwest Pesticide Action Center were thrilled to have her as a part of our organization however briefly. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of her company (and that of Ginger\'s, too). I speak for myself and all at MPAC when I say she will be sorely missed.</i>','Judie Simpson, longtime MPAC supporter and passionate environmental advocate, passes away','','inherit','closed','closed','','3440-revision-v1','','','2016-10-11 14:08:29','2016-10-11 14:08:29','',3440,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3440-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3442,2,'2016-10-11 14:11:18','2016-10-11 14:11:18','','judieface','','inherit','closed','closed','','judieface','','','2016-10-11 14:11:18','2016-10-11 14:11:18','',3440,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/JudieFace.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3443,2,'2016-10-11 14:12:29','2016-10-11 14:12:29','&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-3442\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/JudieFace.jpg\" alt=\"judieface\" width=\"238\" height=\"285\" /><i>\"We were saddened to hear of the passing of our longtime booster and once part-time staffer, Judie Simpson. Whatever Judie </i><i>did she did with passion, skill, and, above all, a sense of humor. She shared her considerable talent</i><i>s with so many and we at Midwest Pesticide Action Center were thrilled to have her as a part of our organization however briefly. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of her company (and that of Ginger\'s, too). I speak for myself and all at MPAC when I say she will be sorely missed.\"</i>\r\n\r\nRuth Kerzee, MPAC Executive Director\r\n\r\nRead more about Judie Simpson\'s amazing life\r\n<a href=\"http://www.cremation-society.com/obituary/Judith-Simpson/Chicago-IL/1650589\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.','Judie Simpson, longtime MPAC supporter and passionate environmental advocate, passes away','','inherit','closed','closed','','3440-revision-v1','','','2016-10-11 14:12:29','2016-10-11 14:12:29','',3440,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3440-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3446,2,'2016-10-20 20:07:14','2016-10-20 20:07:14','','Chicago Rents Rights Expo Flyer','','inherit','closed','closed','','rental-rights-flier-draft5-oct17','','','2016-10-20 20:08:46','2016-10-20 20:08:46','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rental-rights-flier-draft5-oct17.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3449,2,'2016-10-20 20:47:20','2016-10-20 20:47:20','<h1>Go Native Flash Fundraiser</h1>\r\n<h4><a href=\"http://flashfundraiser.bpt.me\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3832 size-full\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/GoNative_Fundraiser.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"600\" /></a></h4>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When\r\n</span></h4>\r\nJune 14, 2017\r\n6:00 pm - 9:30 pm\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h4>\r\nVictory Gardens Biograph Theater\r\n2433 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Registration </span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://flashfundraiser.bpt.me\">http://flashfundraiser.bpt.me</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Go Native Flash Fundraiser','','publish','closed','closed','','go-native-flash-fundraiser','','','2017-05-25 21:37:07','2017-05-25 21:37:07','',107,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?page_id=3449',0,'page','',0),(3450,2,'2016-10-20 20:22:22','2016-10-20 20:22:22','','Chicago Rents Rights Flyer, Espanol','','inherit','closed','closed','','rental-rights-flier-espanol-5-49','','','2016-10-20 20:23:26','2016-10-20 20:23:26','',3449,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rental-rights-flier-espanol-5-49.pdf',0,'attachment','application/pdf',0),(3451,2,'2016-10-20 20:24:06','2016-10-20 20:24:06','Having issues with mice moving is as the temperatures dip?  Want to find out the latest tools and techniques for keeping bed bugs at bay?  Then come visit Midwest Pesticide Action Center at the 13th Annual City of Chicago Rents Rights Expo this weekend.  We will be tabling information and presenting on all things related to reducing your pesticide use while controlling pesky critters and more.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rental-rights-flier-draft5-oct17.pdf\">Chicago Rents Rights Expo Flyer</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rental-rights-flier-espanol-5-49.pdf\">Chicago Rents Rights Flyer, Espanol</a>','13th Annual Rents Rights Expo','','inherit','closed','closed','','3449-revision-v1','','','2016-10-20 20:24:06','2016-10-20 20:24:06','',3449,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3449-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3452,2,'2016-10-20 20:37:10','2016-10-20 20:37:10','Having issues with mice moving is as the temperatures dip?  Want to find out the latest tools and techniques for keeping bed bugs at bay?\r\n\r\nThen come visit Midwest Pesticide Action Center at the 13th Annual City of Chicago Rents Rights Expo this weekend.  We will be tabling information and presenting on all things related to reducing your pesticide use while controlling pesky critters and more.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rental-rights-flier-draft5-oct17.pdf\">Chicago Rents Rights Expo Flyer</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rental-rights-flier-espanol-5-49.pdf\">Chicago Rents Rights Flyer, Espanol</a>','13th Annual Rents Rights Expo','','inherit','closed','closed','','3449-revision-v1','','','2016-10-20 20:37:10','2016-10-20 20:37:10','',3449,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3449-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3454,2,'2016-10-20 20:45:54','2016-10-20 20:45:54','<h1>Chicago\'s Rents Rights Expo\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-3453 size-large\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rental-rights-flier-draft5-oct17-791x1024.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"829\" /></h1>\r\n<h3>For Landlord &amp; Tenants in Chicago</h3>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When\r\n</span></h4>\r\nOctober 22, 2016\r\n10:00 am - 2:00 pm\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h4>\r\nSalvation Army Harbor Light Corps Community Center\r\n\r\n825 N. Christiana Ave., Chicago, IL 60651\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Registration </span></h4>\r\nNo registration required\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHaving issues with mice moving is as the temperatures dip? Want to find out the latest tools and techniques for keeping bed bugs at bay? Then come visit Midwest Pesticide Action Center at the 13th Annual City of Chicago Rents Rights Expo this weekend. We will be tabling information and presenting on all things related to reducing your pesticide use while controlling pesky critters and more.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rental-rights-flier-draft5-oct17.pdf\">Chicago Rents Rights Expo Flyer</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rental-rights-flier-espanol-5-49.pdf\">Chicago Rents Rights Flyer, Espanol</a>','13th Annual Rents Rights Expo','','inherit','closed','closed','','3449-revision-v1','','','2016-10-20 20:45:54','2016-10-20 20:45:54','',3449,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3449-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3455,2,'2016-10-20 20:47:20','2016-10-20 20:47:20','<h1>Chicago\'s Rents Rights Expo\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-3453 size-large\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rental-rights-flier-draft5-oct17-791x1024.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"829\" /></h1>\r\n<h3>For Landlord &amp; Tenants in Chicago</h3>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When\r\n</span></h4>\r\nOctober 22, 2016\r\n10:00 am - 2:00 pm\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h4>\r\nSalvation Army Harbor Light Corps Community Center\r\n\r\n825 N. Christiana Ave., Chicago, IL 60651\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Registration </span></h4>\r\nNo registration required\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span>\r\n\r\nHaving issues with mice moving is as the temperatures dip? Want to find out the latest tools and techniques for keeping bed bugs at bay? Then come visit Midwest Pesticide Action Center at the 13th Annual City of Chicago Rents Rights Expo this weekend. We will be tabling information and presenting on all things related to reducing your pesticide use while controlling pesky critters and more.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rental-rights-flier-draft5-oct17.pdf\">Chicago Rents Rights Expo Flyer</a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rental-rights-flier-espanol-5-49.pdf\">Chicago Rents Rights Flyer, Espanol</a>','13th Annual Rents Rights Expo','','inherit','closed','closed','','3449-revision-v1','','','2016-10-20 20:47:20','2016-10-20 20:47:20','',3449,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3449-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3456,2,'2016-10-20 20:55:17','2016-10-20 20:55:17','<h1>Upcoming Training and Events</h1>\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center is constantly adding new workshops, training events, and outreach activities to our calendar. Sign up for our e-newsletter to stay in the loop.  <a class=\"more\" title=\"Sign Up\" href=\"http://eepurl.com/ISsTX\" target=\"_blank\">Sign Up</a>\r\n\r\nWe offer site assessments, custom workshops, and individualized assistance for client service providers, childcare centers, building managers, schools, retailers, and others interested in educating their staff and clients on reducing pesticide use.\r\n<h2>MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h2>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC, the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a>, and the <a href=\"http://turf.wisc.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Science Program</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n\r\nThe inaugural MGG webinar session will take place Wednesday, October 26th at 10 am\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mgg-lawn-and-land-forum/\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Learn More &gt;</span></a></span>\r\n<h2>Beating Back Bed Bugs: Peoria</h2>\r\nThe Beating Back Bed Bugs workshop taking to take place in Peoria on November 1st is designed to provide comprehensive pest control information to landlords and facility managers. This all day event will have breakout sessions for client service providers, multi-unit housing, senior housing, and schools &amp; childcares to better address the specific needs of staff by facility type.\r\n\r\nJoin us for this full day program on Tuesday, November 1st from 8:30 to 4:30 pm and receive state-of-the-art information on bed bug control as well as a toolkit and a chance to win valuable raffle prizes.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mgg-lawn-and-land-forum/\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Learn More &gt;</span></a></span>\r\n\r\nContact us at: (773) 878-7378 or <a href=\"mailto:general@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">general@pesticideaction.org</a> for more information.','Events','','inherit','closed','closed','','107-revision-v1','','','2016-10-20 20:55:17','2016-10-20 20:55:17','',107,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/107-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3458,2,'2017-05-25 21:37:02','2017-05-25 21:37:02','<h1>Go Native Flash Fundraiser</h1>\r\n<h4><a href=\"http://flashfundraiser.bpt.me\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3832 size-full\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/GoNative_Fundraiser.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"600\" /></a></h4>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When\r\n</span></h4>\r\nJune 14, 2017\r\n6:00 pm - 9:30 pm\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Where</span></h4>\r\nVictory Gardens Biograph Theater\r\n2433 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Registration </span></h4>\r\n<a href=\"http://flashfundraiser.bpt.me\">http://flashfundraiser.bpt.me</a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Go Native Flash Fundraiser','','inherit','closed','closed','','3449-autosave-v1','','','2017-05-25 21:37:02','2017-05-25 21:37:02','',3449,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3449-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3459,2,'2016-10-25 17:01:17','2016-10-25 17:01:17','<h1><img class=\"wp-image-2279 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG_Logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"MWGG_Logo\" width=\"145\" height=\"145\" /></h1>\r\n<h1>Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC and the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inaugural Webinar: Community Engagement</span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3438\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/MGG_Webinar_600x-810x1024.jpg\" alt=\"mgg_webinar_600x\" width=\"526\" height=\"666\" /></a>Where</span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at <a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">GoToWebinar</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kubat, Assistant Press Secretary for Chicago Park District, Steve Neumann, Logic Lawn Care\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nInterested Park and School District managers, municipal legislators/policymakers, non-profits, other land managers.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h3>\r\nEvery new policy and/or transition will be met with a degree of resistance from the community. Join Ken Wexler, Zvezdana Kubat, and Steve Neumann for this inaugural Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum webinar as we discuss approaches and experiences in addressing and managing community concerns during the transition to an Integrated Pest Management and/or Natural Lawn Care program.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Register for Free At</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGoct26</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">More Questions</span></h3>\r\nContact Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-10-25 17:01:17','2016-10-25 17:01:17','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3460,2,'2016-10-25 17:11:13','2016-10-25 17:11:13','<h1><img class=\"wp-image-2279 alignleft\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/MWGG_Logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"MWGG_Logo\" width=\"145\" height=\"145\" /></h1>\r\n<h1>Lawn &amp; Land Forum</h1>\r\nThe MGG Lawn &amp; Land Forum is a collaboration between MPAC and the <a href=\"http://www.ilstma.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois Sports Turf Managers Association</a> to document, summarize, and improve the state of Integrated Pest Management and Natural Lawn Care policies and practices locally, regionally, and nationally. All summaries, findings, and resources developed from this forum will remain open source to turf managers, policymakers, and individuals interested in applying IPM policies and programs to their work.\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inaugural Webinar: Community Engagement</span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">When</span></h3>\r\nOctober 26th, 2016, 10 - 11 am\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\r\nWhere</span></h3>\r\nWebinar series at <a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">GoToWebinar</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who</span></h3>\r\nKen Wexler, Park Planner for Glenview Park District, Zvezdana Kubat, Assistant Press Secretary for Chicago Park District, Steve Neumann, Logic Lawn Care\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Who Should Attend</span></h3>\r\nInterested Park and School District managers, municipal legislators/policymakers, non-profits, other land managers.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Summary</span></h3>\r\nEvery new policy and/or transition will be met with a degree of resistance from the community. Join Ken Wexler, Zvezdana Kubat, and Steve Neumann for this inaugural Midwest Grows Green Lawn &amp; Land Forum webinar as we discuss approaches and experiences in addressing and managing community concerns during the transition to an Integrated Pest Management and/or Natural Lawn Care program.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Register for Free At</span></h3>\r\n<a href=\"https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7717332854808118017\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MGGoct26</a>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">More Questions</span></h3>\r\nContact Ryan Anderson at <a href=\"mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> or 773-878-8245','MGG Lawn And Land Forum','','inherit','closed','closed','','3379-revision-v1','','','2016-10-25 17:11:13','2016-10-25 17:11:13','',3379,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3379-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3462,2,'2016-10-31 17:06:27','2016-10-31 17:06:27','<img class=\"alignright wp-image-3464\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/animal-1239219_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"animal-1239219_1920\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" /><em>The following was a press release for October 28, 2016. The EPA has since contacted the City of Chicago about the unregistered use of dry ice as reported by <a href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/11/23/epa-big-cities-stop-killing-rats-dry-ice/94337366/\" target=\"_blank\">USA Today</a>. To see a translation of this press release in Portuguese, please click <a href=\"https://www.homeyou.com/~edu/uso-de-gelo-seco\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. </em>\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"http://www.midwestpesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a> (MPAC), the only organization based in the Midwest focused on reducing the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by advancing safer alternatives, is concerned about some of the practices taken by the City of Chicago to abate rodents outlined by DNAInfo’s “<a href=\"https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161026/beverly/chicago-puts-rats-on-notice-new-push-focus-on-killing-rodents\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Puts Rats on Notice – New Push to Focus On Killing Rodents</a>.” The practices that concern us the most include (1) the City’s use of rodenticides for their potential human health and pet effects and (2) the use of the dry ice treatment “off-label”, raising  questions regarding the practice’s legality. MPAC recommends the City increase its emphasis on prevention, before resorting to these two questionable strategies.\r\n\r\nJust like us, rats and mice are warm-blooded mammals and, therefore, the use of chemicals to kill rodents will impact our biology in similar ways. The City of Chicago uses a <a href=\"https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/streets/provdrs/rodent/svcs/rodent_baiting.html\" target=\"_blank\">rodent baiting system</a>, where rats will eat the rodenticide and die later. When taking the appropriate precautions, baited chemicals are unlikely to come in contact with humans and the doses used will likely have minimal effects on the average adult.  In fact, thanks to the pressure by MPAC and other like-minded organizations, manufacturers of these products have increased their safety by decreasing the likelihood of unintended contacts.\r\n\r\nHowever, dangers still persist especially for wildlife and our pets. <a href=\"http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/rodenticides.html\" target=\"_blank\">Anticoagulants are the most popular bait rodenticides</a> and work by thinning the blood and preventing blood clots of nearly all warm-blooded animals when consumed. Dogs could be at the <a href=\"http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74106.html\" target=\"_blank\">greatest risk of anticoagulant poisoning</a> with their smaller size and behavior of smelling, licking, and/or even consuming rodents or rodent carcasses.\r\n\r\nThe City of Chicago does not indicate what type of rodenticide they use on their website, but nearly all chemicals used to control rats have similar health concerns associated with their use.\r\n\r\nAs for the City’s use of dry ice, while the practice appears more environmentally friendly at first glance, the relative newness of the tactic brings a lot of uncertainty and questions about its legality.  Dry ice has been used for some years to “humanely” kill lab rats by displacing oxygen with carbon dioxide and suffocating the rats. The practice in municipalities, however, has not been implemented till as recently as <a href=\"http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/09/16/urban-war-rats-cities-turn-to-dry-ice/90409978/\" target=\"_blank\">April, 2016 by the City of Boston</a>.\r\n\r\nWe don’t know the environmental or health effects that result from placing an extremely cold, solid substance (-109 ◦F) that instantly converts to potentially hazardous carbon dioxide gas. Our sources at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tell us that dry ice is not a legally approved and labeled method for pest control under the <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-federal-insecticide-fungicide-and-rodenticide-act\" target=\"_blank\">Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act</a> (FIFRA), meaning that the product cannot be used to kill pests and, also, no codes or guidelines exist for municipalities to follow when storing, handling, and applying dry ice.*\r\n\r\nAlready, we have seen the potential hazards that could result from the City implementing this practice with no codes. In a YouTube video released by USA Today titled “<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxPGFazG0GU\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago battles rats with dry ice</a>” a city worker can be seen shoveling dry ice at :05 without protective eyeware and what appears to be standard work gloves.  When outlining general precautions for <a href=\"https://www.osha.gov/Publications/laboratory/OSHAquickfacts-lab-safety-cryogens-dryice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">working with dry ice in a laboratory</a>, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states “to use cryogenic gloves, which are designed specifically for working freezers below -80 ◦C and for handling containers or vials stored in these freezers” and to “always use appropriate eye protection” when handling dry ice. If mishandled or an accident takes place, dry ice can cause severe skin and eye damage to unprotected city workers.\r\n\r\nThe risks for both rodenticides and dry ice are too large at this point to warrant their use for mitigating rodents in Chicago and other urban areas. Proven methods, however, do exist to manage rat populations, starting with preventative measures that the City has identified as part of their rodent control program.\r\n\r\nEliminating access to food will best reduce habitat for rats. The City could do well by educating residents how to do their part in controlling rat populations. MPAC has successfully worked with the City before to educate the community about safe and effective pest control. Most recently, we partnered with the Chicago Park District to <a href=\"https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160525/lincoln-square/seeing-dandelions-chicago-parks-thats-good-thing-city-says\" target=\"_blank\">message about dandelions</a> and provide education on <a href=\"https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/bed_bug_information.html\" target=\"_blank\">bed bug control</a> that dramatically reduced complaints and improved quality of life for residents. Some preventative measures residents can take today to eradicate rats include:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Frequent collection of garbage and use of tight-fitting covers to prevent access.</li>\r\n 	<li>Clean up dog droppings which are a food source for rats.</li>\r\n 	<li>Keep firewood and other outside household items off the ground to eliminate shelter opportunities.</li>\r\n 	<li>Exclude access by using chicken wire or hardware cloth in locations where rats burrow such as raised flower beds and under porches.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nFor more tips on rodents and other pests, please visit our website resources page at <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MPACresources</a>\r\n\r\nThank you,\r\n\r\nRuth Kerzee\r\nExecutive Director\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center\r\n\r\n* FIFRA is a United States federal law that set up the basic U.S. system of pesticide regulation to protect applicators, consumers, and the environment.','Dry ice and rodenticide use in Chicago: Is it safe, effective, and legal?','','publish','closed','open','','dry-ice-and-rodenticide-use-in-chicago-is-it-safe-effective-and-legal','','','2017-04-03 14:57:36','2017-04-03 14:57:36','',0,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/?p=3462',0,'post','',1),(3463,2,'2016-10-31 14:17:16','2016-10-31 14:17:16','The <a href=\"http://www.midwestpesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a> (MPAC), the only organization based in the Midwest focused on reducing the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by advancing safer alternatives, is concerned about some of the practices taken by the City of Chicago to abate rodents outlined by DNAInfo’s “<a href=\"https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161026/beverly/chicago-puts-rats-on-notice-new-push-focus-on-killing-rodents\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Puts Rats on Notice – New Push to Focus On Killing Rodents</a>.” The practices that concern us the most include (1) the City’s use of rodenticides for their potential human health and pet effects and (2) the use of the dry ice treatment “off-label”, raising  questions regarding the practice’s legality. MPAC recommends the City increase its emphasis on prevention, before resorting to these two questionable strategies.\r\n\r\nJust like us, rats and mice are warm-blooded mammals and, therefore, the use of chemicals to kill rodents will impact our biology in similar ways. The City of Chicago uses a <a href=\"https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/streets/provdrs/rodent/svcs/rodent_baiting.html\" target=\"_blank\">rodent baiting system</a>, where rats will eat the rodenticide and die later. When taking the appropriate precautions, baited chemicals are unlikely to come in contact with humans and the doses used will likely have minimal effects on the average adult.  In fact, thanks to the pressure by MPAC and other like-minded organizations, manufacturers of these products have increased their safety by decreasing the likelihood of unintended contacts.\r\n\r\nHowever, dangers still persist especially for wildlife and our pets. <a href=\"http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/rodenticides.html\" target=\"_blank\">Anticoagulants are the most popular bait rodenticides</a> and work by thinning the blood and preventing blood clots of nearly all warm-blooded animals when consumed. Dogs could be at the <a href=\"http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74106.html\" target=\"_blank\">greatest risk of anticoagulant poisoning</a> with their smaller size and behavior of smelling, licking, and/or even consuming rodents or rodent carcasses.\r\n\r\nThe City of Chicago does not indicate what type of rodenticide they use on their website, but nearly all chemicals used to control rats have similar health concerns associated with their use.\r\n\r\nAs for the City’s use of dry ice, while the practice appears more environmentally friendly at first glance, the relative newness of the tactic brings a lot of uncertainty and questions about its legality.  Dry ice has been used for some years to “humanely” kill lab rats by displacing oxygen with carbon dioxide and suffocating the rats. The practice in municipalities, however, has not been implemented till as recently as <a href=\"http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/09/16/urban-war-rats-cities-turn-to-dry-ice/90409978/\" target=\"_blank\">April, 2016 by the City of Boston</a>.\r\n\r\nWe don’t know the environmental or health effects that result from placing an extremely cold, solid substance (-109 ◦F) that instantly converts to potentially hazardous carbon dioxide gas. Our sources at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tell us that dry ice is not a legally approved and labeled method for pest control under the <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-federal-insecticide-fungicide-and-rodenticide-act\" target=\"_blank\">Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act</a> (FIFRA), meaning that the product cannot be used to kill pests and, also, no codes or guidelines exist for municipalities to follow when storing, handling, and applying dry ice.*\r\n\r\nAlready, we have seen the potential hazards that could result from the City implementing this practice with no codes. In a YouTube video released by USA Today titled “<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxPGFazG0GU\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago battles rats with dry ice</a>” a city worker can be seen shoveling dry ice at :05 without protective eyeware and what appears to be standard work gloves.  When outlining general precautions for <a href=\"https://www.osha.gov/Publications/laboratory/OSHAquickfacts-lab-safety-cryogens-dryice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">working with dry ice in a laboratory</a>, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states “to use cryogenic gloves, which are designed specifically for working freezers below -80 ◦C and for handling containers or vials stored in these freezers” and to “always use appropriate eye protection” when handling dry ice. If mishandled or an accident takes place, dry ice can cause severe skin and eye damage to unprotected city workers.\r\n\r\nThe risks for both rodenticides and dry ice are too large at this point to warrant their use for mitigating rodents in Chicago and other urban areas. Proven methods, however, do exist to manage rat populations, starting with preventative measures that the City has identified as part of their rodent control program.\r\n\r\nEliminating access to food will best reduce habitat for rats. The City could do well by educating residents how to do their part in controlling rat populations. MPAC has successfully worked with the City before to educate the community about safe and effective pest control. Most recently, we partnered with the Chicago Park District to <a href=\"https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160525/lincoln-square/seeing-dandelions-chicago-parks-thats-good-thing-city-says\" target=\"_blank\">message about dandelions</a> and provide education on <a href=\"https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/bed_bug_information.html\" target=\"_blank\">bed bug control</a> that dramatically reduced complaints and improved quality of life for residents. Some preventative measures residents can take today to eradicate rats include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Frequent collection of garbage and use of tight-fitting covers to prevent access.</li>\r\n 	<li>Clean up dog droppings which are a food source for rats.</li>\r\n 	<li>Keep firewood and other outside household items off the ground to eliminate shelter opportunities.</li>\r\n 	<li>Exclude access by using chicken wire or hardware cloth in locations where rats burrow such as raised flower beds and under porches.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more tips on rodents and other pests, please visit our website resources page at <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MPACresources</a>\r\n\r\nThank you,\r\n\r\nRuth Kerzee\r\n\r\nExecutive Director\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n* FIFRA is a United States federal law that set up the basic U.S. system of pesticide regulation to protect applicators, consumers, and the environment.','Dry ice and rodenticide use in Chicago: Is it safe, effective, and legal?','','inherit','closed','closed','','3462-revision-v1','','','2016-10-31 14:17:16','2016-10-31 14:17:16','',3462,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3462-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(3464,2,'2016-10-31 14:31:19','2016-10-31 14:31:19','','animal-1239219_1920','','inherit','closed','closed','','animal-1239219_1920','','','2016-10-31 14:31:19','2016-10-31 14:31:19','',3462,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/animal-1239219_1920.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(3465,2,'2016-10-31 14:31:46','2016-10-31 14:31:46','<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-3464\" src=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/animal-1239219_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"animal-1239219_1920\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" />The <a href=\"http://www.midwestpesticideaction.org\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest Pesticide Action Center</a> (MPAC), the only organization based in the Midwest focused on reducing the health risks and environmental impacts of pesticides by advancing safer alternatives, is concerned about some of the practices taken by the City of Chicago to abate rodents outlined by DNAInfo’s “<a href=\"https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161026/beverly/chicago-puts-rats-on-notice-new-push-focus-on-killing-rodents\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Puts Rats on Notice – New Push to Focus On Killing Rodents</a>.” The practices that concern us the most include (1) the City’s use of rodenticides for their potential human health and pet effects and (2) the use of the dry ice treatment “off-label”, raising  questions regarding the practice’s legality. MPAC recommends the City increase its emphasis on prevention, before resorting to these two questionable strategies.\r\n\r\nJust like us, rats and mice are warm-blooded mammals and, therefore, the use of chemicals to kill rodents will impact our biology in similar ways. The City of Chicago uses a <a href=\"https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/streets/provdrs/rodent/svcs/rodent_baiting.html\" target=\"_blank\">rodent baiting system</a>, where rats will eat the rodenticide and die later. When taking the appropriate precautions, baited chemicals are unlikely to come in contact with humans and the doses used will likely have minimal effects on the average adult.  In fact, thanks to the pressure by MPAC and other like-minded organizations, manufacturers of these products have increased their safety by decreasing the likelihood of unintended contacts.\r\n\r\nHowever, dangers still persist especially for wildlife and our pets. <a href=\"http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/rodenticides.html\" target=\"_blank\">Anticoagulants are the most popular bait rodenticides</a> and work by thinning the blood and preventing blood clots of nearly all warm-blooded animals when consumed. Dogs could be at the <a href=\"http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74106.html\" target=\"_blank\">greatest risk of anticoagulant poisoning</a> with their smaller size and behavior of smelling, licking, and/or even consuming rodents or rodent carcasses.\r\n\r\nThe City of Chicago does not indicate what type of rodenticide they use on their website, but nearly all chemicals used to control rats have similar health concerns associated with their use.\r\n\r\nAs for the City’s use of dry ice, while the practice appears more environmentally friendly at first glance, the relative newness of the tactic brings a lot of uncertainty and questions about its legality.  Dry ice has been used for some years to “humanely” kill lab rats by displacing oxygen with carbon dioxide and suffocating the rats. The practice in municipalities, however, has not been implemented till as recently as <a href=\"http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/09/16/urban-war-rats-cities-turn-to-dry-ice/90409978/\" target=\"_blank\">April, 2016 by the City of Boston</a>.\r\n\r\nWe don’t know the environmental or health effects that result from placing an extremely cold, solid substance (-109 ◦F) that instantly converts to potentially hazardous carbon dioxide gas. Our sources at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tell us that dry ice is not a legally approved and labeled method for pest control under the <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-federal-insecticide-fungicide-and-rodenticide-act\" target=\"_blank\">Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act</a> (FIFRA), meaning that the product cannot be used to kill pests and, also, no codes or guidelines exist for municipalities to follow when storing, handling, and applying dry ice.*\r\n\r\nAlready, we have seen the potential hazards that could result from the City implementing this practice with no codes. In a YouTube video released by USA Today titled “<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxPGFazG0GU\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago battles rats with dry ice</a>” a city worker can be seen shoveling dry ice at :05 without protective eyeware and what appears to be standard work gloves.  When outlining general precautions for <a href=\"https://www.osha.gov/Publications/laboratory/OSHAquickfacts-lab-safety-cryogens-dryice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">working with dry ice in a laboratory</a>, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states “to use cryogenic gloves, which are designed specifically for working freezers below -80 ◦C and for handling containers or vials stored in these freezers” and to “always use appropriate eye protection” when handling dry ice. If mishandled or an accident takes place, dry ice can cause severe skin and eye damage to unprotected city workers.\r\n\r\nThe risks for both rodenticides and dry ice are too large at this point to warrant their use for mitigating rodents in Chicago and other urban areas. Proven methods, however, do exist to manage rat populations, starting with preventative measures that the City has identified as part of their rodent control program.\r\n\r\nEliminating access to food will best reduce habitat for rats. The City could do well by educating residents how to do their part in controlling rat populations. MPAC has successfully worked with the City before to educate the community about safe and effective pest control. Most recently, we partnered with the Chicago Park District to <a href=\"https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160525/lincoln-square/seeing-dandelions-chicago-parks-thats-good-thing-city-says\" target=\"_blank\">message about dandelions</a> and provide education on <a href=\"https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/bed_bug_information.html\" target=\"_blank\">bed bug control</a> that dramatically reduced complaints and improved quality of life for residents. Some preventative measures residents can take today to eradicate rats include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Frequent collection of garbage and use of tight-fitting covers to prevent access.</li>\r\n 	<li>Clean up dog droppings which are a food source for rats.</li>\r\n 	<li>Keep firewood and other outside household items off the ground to eliminate shelter opportunities.</li>\r\n 	<li>Exclude access by using chicken wire or hardware cloth in locations where rats burrow such as raised flower beds and under porches.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nFor more tips on rodents and other pests, please visit our website resources page at <a href=\"http://midwestpesticideaction.org/what-you-can-do/all-resources/\" target=\"_blank\">bit.ly/MPACresources</a>\r\n\r\nThank you,\r\n\r\nRuth Kerzee\r\n\r\nExecutive Director\r\n\r\nMidwest Pesticide Action Center\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n* FIFRA is a United States federal law that set up the basic U.S. system of pesticide regulation to protect applicators, consumers, and the environment.','Dry ice and rodenticide use in Chicago: Is it safe, effective, and legal?','','inherit','closed','closed','','3462-revision-v1','','','2016-10-31 14:31:46','2016-10-31 14:31:46','',3462,'http://midwestpesticideaction.org/3462-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),