IPM Coordinator Training (SPCB Required and Advanced)

2009 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-Required New Coordinator Training 

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 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 4, Part 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter H, Division 3, RULE §7.150, School IPM.  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 monitor your schools under the new requirements, and a hands-on exercise to understand the difference between Green, Yellow and Red Category pesticides.  Students are encouraged to bring their questions regarding their program and a willingness to learn knew things. 

Day Two—Advanced Coordinator Training

Advanced training is for both experienced and new school IPM coordinators.  For 2009, we will be going back to basics. This full day of training will cover how to conduct an self-audit of your IPM program, updates on the newly adopted school IPM rules, and how to implement your IPM program. In addition, Dr. Merchant will be offering a session on insect ID and monitoring devices, what to look for and when to be concerned.  This training will offer CEU credits for those who are licensed under the Texas Department of Agriculture/Structural Pest Control Service.

For more information about our trainings contact Janet Hurley, Extension Program Specialist -School IPM, at 972-952-9213 or 877-747-6872 or email schoolipm@tamu.edu   

All class participants will receive TXSPCS Laws and Regulations manual, the School IPM manual developed by Texas AgriLife 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.