
Dawn Gouge
Specialist, Urban Entomology
Direct State Arizona Children's Environmental Health Coalition efforts which includes implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Schools and Child Care Facilities. Coordinate Western Regional IPM in Schools Working Group, U.S. Department of Agriculture, which involves participants in eleven western states. Entomological Society of America, School IPM Network Organizer. Direct Urban IPM Coordinating Committee (developmental). Research efforts focus on developing biocontrol options and evaluating reduced-risk chemical pesticide options for management of venomous arthropods and disease vectors (scorpions, spiders, ants and mosquitoes). Liaise and support state and government agencies regarding, pollution prevention, pest related children's health issues, vector management, and professional education. Support Arizona law enforcement entities conducting medicocriminal investigations. Teach course accredited classes on Urban IPM. Entomology Integrated Pest Management