School IPM—Training and Events

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Mandatory Training for IPM Coordinator

within one month of appointment complete Initial Training Module [PDF] AND
within 12 months of appointment complete the Comprehensive IPM Training (see table below) AND
earn 1 hour of Continuing Education credit per year. To earn CE credits:

Attend 1 hr or more of a Comprehensive IPM Workshop OR
Participate Complete 1 or more hours of training on any topic related to environmental health, pest prevention and management, or building and grounds maintenance offered by a reliable organization such as the recorded webinars, presentations, and videos listed below. Keep a record of your participation in your Pest Management Activity Log.

Comprehensive IPM Training

Date

Time

Program

on-demand training always available

On-Demand Comprehensive IPM Training. Complete all four (4) parts of the training. Then take Final Exam. Minimum passing score = 80%.

Part 1: Coordinator's Responsibilities PDF Powerpoint show

Part 2: Record-Keeping PDF

Part 3: Pesticides 101 PDF Powerpoint show

Part 4 - Understanding Disinfectants PDF Powerpoint show

Final Exam

Additional requirements for the use of powered sprayers by school staff can be found on the Maine School IPM COVID-19 webpage.

Non-School Personnel (such as private bus service drivers and private cleaning service staff) must have a Commercial Pesticide Applicator license to use powered application equipment such as electrostatic sprayers in/on school property (including buses). Licensing Brochure (PDF). FMI: Board of Pesticides Control. The recorded webinars and slides below are offered as a study/learning aid for those wishing to complete the license and certification examinations.

Commercial Applicator Core Training Webinar recorded webinar slides
Commercial Applicator Microbial Control Training Webinar recorded webinar slides

Questions? Contact us at schoolipm@maine.gov or 207-287-2731.

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Presentations

Comprehensive IPM Training Spring 2021- Recorded webinar
Virtual IPM Workshop Apr 24 2020: IPM and Cleaning for Microbial and Rodent Pests [PDF]
Maine School IPM Coordinators Role [PDF or PPT)
Interpreting Pesticide Labels and Record-Keeping Requirements [PDF or PPT]
Pest Problem-Solving Excercises [PDF]
What to Expect When You're Inspected [PDF]
Pesticide Choice [PDF or PPT]
Turf Pest Management [PDF or PPT]
Ants, Mice, Bed Bugs and Other Critters: Solutions to Common and Challenging Pests [PDF or PPT]
Got Pests? Maintenance Solutions to Pest Problems [PDF or PPT]
Enhancing Your School IPM Program [PDF or PPT]
Pest Specific Strategies [PDF or PPT]
School Business Officials- New Resources for IPM [PDF or PPT]
Weeds: IPM Strategies for Long-term Prevention of Weeds [PDF]
Biocontrol on School Grounds [PDF]
Turf Insect IPM [PDF]

Online Training Modules

StopSchoolPests On-line Training Modules (free professional development training modules from IPM Institute for custodians, maintenance staff, administrators, school nurses, food service, teachers, and more).

Videos

NEW! School IPM How-to Videos (California DPR) 5-10 mins each
NEW! Using Disinfectants Effectively and Safely (Natl Pesticide Info Center) 22 mins
One-Minute Training Videos (WV Dept Ag): The School IPM Minute
28-Minute Video: How to Conduct IPM in Schools (University of Nebraska)
University of California:
- 23 Minutes: IPM for Weeds
- 32 Minutes: IPM for Ants [Disclaimer: In the state of Maine, application of most pesticides in schools or on school grounds requires a license, including ant baits with insecticides.]
- 28 Minutes: IPM for Cockroaches
American Center for Educational Facilities Videos
- Effective and Efficient School Facilities Maintenance--IPM
- Defining Clean in School Facilities--Impact on Students
- School Walkthrough Series: Identifying and Solving Common Indoor Air Problems Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7