Integrated Pest Management

Garden Center Kiosk Project Summary
An Outreach and Engagement Grant
The Pest Management Garden Center Kiosk Project is progressing on schedule.  The acquisition and assembly of the various components (iMac computer, touch sensitive screen, laser printer, custom acrylic enclosure, and poster materials) took most of the summer. The University of Illinois originally designed the software used to operate the kiosk.  I devoted a substantial amount of time in the fall editing and updating the 16 different modules of the kiosk to reflect information relevant to Ohio's conditions. Most of the state specialists involved in the project also reviewed modules relevant to their field of expertise, and had their comments incorporated into the final version.

On January 2, 2003, the garden center kiosk, nicknamed the "Gardeners' Tool Shed" was placed at Siebenthaler's Garden Center in Centerville, a town just south of Dayton.  This garden center was chosen for its high exposure potential and loyal customer base.  The unit will remain there for the next several months, undergoing evaluation by the customers of the store.  A one page evaluation instrument is made available to every one who interacts with the kiosk. These surveys are collected by store employees and will be periodically summarized for the final report.  Based on the acceptance of the kiosk by the clientele and the perceived value the kiosk brings to the garden center, we will investigate leasing or rental arrangements for future units.


Kiosk Pictures

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Updated: January, 2003