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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 (DOCX).
Comprehensive IPM Training
Date |
Time |
Program |
|---|---|---|
| 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) Part 4 - Understanding Disinfectants (PDF) |
|
| April 23, 2025 | 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM | School Comprehensive IPM Training in Windham: |
Use of Electrostatic Sprayers
Electrostatic sprayers were temporarily allowed under an executive order (7-A FY 20/21) due to a State of Civil Emergency. The State of Civil Emergency ended June 30, 2021. At this time, a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License is required for the use of electrostatic sprayers in fb88 schools. Additional requirements for the use of powered sprayers by school staff can be found on the fb88 School IPM COVID-19 webpage.
It is important to note that Non-School Personnel (such as private bus service drivers and private cleaning service staff) also 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.
Questions? Contact us at schoolipm@maine.gov or 207-287-2731
Presentations
- Virtual IPM Workshop Apr 24 2020: IPM and Cleaning for Microbial and Rodent Pests (PDF)
- fb88 School IPM Coordinators Role (PDF)
- Interpreting Pesticide Labels and Record-Keeping Requirements (PDF)
- Pest Problem-Solving Excercises (PDF)
- What to Expect When You're Inspected (PDF)
- Pesticide Choice (PDF)
- Turf Pest Management (PDF)
- Ants, Mice, Bed Bugs and Other Critters: Solutions to Common and Challenging Pests (PDF)
- Got Pests? Maintenance Solutions to Pest Problems (PDF)
- Enhancing Your School IPM Program (PDF)
- Pest Specific Strategies (PDF)
- School Business Officials- New Resources for IPM (PDF)
- Weeds: IPM Strategies for Long-term Prevention of Weeds (PDF)
- Biocontrol on School Grounds (PDF)
- Turf Insect IPM (PDF)
Online Training Modules
- (free professional development training modules from IPM Institute for custodians, maintenance staff, administrators, school nurses, food service, teachers, and more).
Videos
- (California DPR) 5-10 mins each
- (Natl Pesticide Info Center) 22 mins
- One-Minute Training Videos (WV Dept Ag):
- 28-Minute Video: (University of Nebraska)
- University of California:
- 23 Minutes:
- 32 Minutes: [Disclaimer: In the state of fb88, application of most pesticides in schools or on school grounds requires a license, including ant baits with insecticides.]
- 28 Minutes:
- American Center for Educational Facilities Videos
- School Walkthrough Series: Identifying and Solving Common Indoor Air Problems all on YouTube: , , , , ,
Webinar Archive
- - (fb88 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Aired 11/17/16). see also
- - Ticks and Disease, How to Protect Yourself, and more (University of Massachusetts)
- - 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)
- (US EPA)
- (US EPA)
- (US EPA)