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The Library staff is encouraged to report any pest sightings to
Library Facilities and to the Preservation Services Department.

Step 1   IPM PEST REPORT LOG WEB FORM

Staff reports pest sightings using the web form helps to alert both Facilities & Preservation of any pest issues.
It will also help us keep a log of all of the pest sightings reported to us by staff in areas where Preservation does not keep monitoring traps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 2    Site Inspection

Library Facilities will assess the severity of issue and determine course of action- i.e. whether to
continue to monitor or call Water Station immediately.

Step 3  Review of Staff and Patron Compliance with The Library Employee Food and Drink Policy.

  • Library Facilities will check that Library staff are utilizing food trash cans and emptying daily and
    ensure that BSW staff are emptying trash weekly.
  • Clean and de-clutter space (wipe down, change trash, etc.)
  • Library Facilities can provide cleaning supplies for the staff and spot cleaning of areas of consumption.
  • If a spill occurs on the floor or furniture the Office of Library Facilities must be notified immediately at 217-333-0317.
  • If a spill occurs on the computer equipment Library IT must be notified immediately at 217-244-4688.

Step 4   Monitoring

Temporary monitor traps will be placed in the areas and Library Facilities & Preservation
will continue to monitor for the next two weeks.

 In case of an infestation, Library Facilities will contact the Water Station to request pest control treatment/service

This is a last resort, as we strive to deal with pest control in the safest, most natural way possible.

Library staff should avoid applying unvetted chemical products to avoid polluting the workplace
and affect human and collection resources.

The Water Station honors requests in the order they were received.

 


While the Library waits for service: 

  • The Office of Library Facilities will quarantine infected materials with the assistance of Preservation.
  • Cleaning of the space will occur.
  • Situation will continue to be monitored.
  • After area is sprayed, deep cleaning (including carpet cleaning if necessary) will be requested.