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School IPM—Training and Events
- On this page: Mandatory Training for IPM Coordinators | Presentations | On-Line Training Modules | Videos | Webinar Archive
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 |
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 |
8 AM to 11:30AM |
Comprehensive School IPM Training Workshop |
POSTPONED Monday, December 19, 2022 |
8 AM to 11:30AM |
Comprehensive School IPM Training Workshop |
On-demand training | 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 |
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.
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
Webinar Archive
Got the Itch? Browntail Moth on Maine School Grounds: How to Recognize, Treat and Manage it. (Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Aired 11/17/16). see also How to Remove Winter Webs |
Tick Talk/ Tick Report Webinar Series Ticks and Disease, How to Protect Yourself, and more (University of Massachusetts) |
PestWise School IPM Webinar Series School IPM Basics, Keeping Rodents Out, Dealing with Bedbugs, Tick Safe Schools, Managing Mosquitoes and more. (US EPA) |
IPM and Asthma, Advanced IPM Techniques (GreenShield Certified program) |
Indoor Air Quality for Schools Webinar Series (US EPA) |
School IAQ Master Class Webinar Series (US EPA) |
Healthy School Environments Webinar Series (US EPA) |