IPM Coordinator Training (SPCB Required and Advanced)

2008 Course Dates

Listed below are the locations, dates and registration deadlines for the IPM Coordinator training. All registration fees must be included with the registration form.

What will you learn when you attend one of our trainings?

Day One—Mandatory Training: An Introduction to Texas IPM for Schools

If you’re a new IPM Coordinator and have not yet taken the six-hour mandatory IPM Coordinator training, this class is for you.  This class fulfills Texas state requirements for IPM Coordinators under section 595.11 of the Structural Pest Control Act.  Whether this is your first time, or you just need a refresher course, this day will help make your school district's pest management program something to be proud of.  The course will cover legal requirements for schools, an introduction to IPM, how to prepare for an inspection and a hands-on exercise conducting a pest inspection of a school campus. This class will offer three SPCB CEU credits for certified applicators, technicians and apprentices.

Day Two—Advanced School IPM Training

Advanced training is for both experienced and new school IPM coordinators.  For 2008, we will be offering a half day on turfgrass management with Associate Professor and Turfgrass Extension Specialist, Dr. James McAfee. Other topics of interest will include mosquito and other outdoor insect invaders. Finally class participants will learn more about developing bid specifications for working with pest control companies.  This training will offer CEU credits for those who are licensed under the Texas Department of Agriculture and Structural Pest control Service.

All class participants will receive TXSPCB Laws and Regulations manual, the School IPM manual developed by Texas Cooperative Extension, and additional handouts based on subject matter. In addition, participants will conduct a facility inspection utilizing the tools and new skills learned in the class. 

To register, complete the section below. Mail payment to: Extension IPM Training Registration, P.O. Drawer FS, College Station, TX 77841. Fax to (979) 845-6251 to register with purchase orders from School Districts,City, or State Government, or call (979) 845-3849 to register by telephone using Master Card or Visa. We do not accept American Express or Discover at this time. Refunds will only be given with cancellation being made 4 days prior to the date of the course you plan to attend. The class is 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with an hour lunch (lunch is not provided). If you have additional questions, please contact Denise at (979) 845-3849, or for more information on the Advanced portion of the class, call Janet (toll free) at 1-877-747-6872.