School IPM Tool Kit Page

All Maine schools, both public and private, are now required to adopt IPM practices and appoint an IPM coordinator.  This tool kit was developed by the Maine Dept of Agriculture to assist schools in creating and following an IPM plan. 

Pesticides in Schools Risk Reduction Starter Kit [PDF] [Word]

People vary widely in their sensitivity to chemicals such as pesticides, but children are among the most vulnerable to chemical-exposure risks. This starter kit contains management policies, checklists, and sample pesticide notification templates.

Outdoor IPM for Maine Schools [PDF]

Schools are complex systems including different physical spaces, indoors and out. Most school buildings are unintentionally built with inconspicuous entry points and shelter for insects, rodents, and other unwelcome wildlife.  This manual will assist school IPM coordinators with outdoor pests.

IPM for Northeast Schools [PDF]

This booklet was developed to help school personnel specifically in the Northeast establish a comprehensive IPM program.  This includes developing an IPM policy statement, identifying roles and responsibilities of members in the school community, and providing an IPM bid specification to use in contracting with outside pest management contractors.

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