National School IPM
Resource News - The latest updates & additions
eXtension: Pest Management in and Around Structures, a new resource from eXtension (pronounced E-extension, http://www.extension.org). Urban Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a process that manages pests in a way that will reduce pests long term while minimizing the risks associated with pests and pesticides. IPM uses a variety of management practices. Control strategies in an IPM program include structural and procedural modifications that reduce the food, water, shelter and access used by pests. Have a question? Ask an expert, or search for your answer in the frequently asked questions (FAQs) that have been compiled from existing urban extension material. They address topics such as general household pests and wood destroying organisms.
School IPM Welcome Packet: This welcome packet is intended to provide the basic documents and checklists that can provide a starting point for any school wanting to start an IPM program or for pest control companies wanting to provide information as part of their bid for a contract. (54 pages .pdf)
Interactive Flash Activities: IPM at Home starts outside and School IPM - Things for Parents to Consider. See what areas are vulnerable to pests both outside the home and in a classroom.
Please click for an interactive map showing School IPM programs by state. Hover over a state to display its name. Click on a state to zoom in. When zoomed in, move your cursor to the edges of the map to pan. Click on a symbol in a state to visit the site's Web site. Right-click to zoom out. Symbols on map are, This page last updated on
January 8, 2010
National School IPM Pest Management Strategic Plan This document is still pending approval from the USDA and EPA.
(PMSP): 2015 - School IPM PMSP Bugs: Harmful or Helpful - Florida School IPM in partnership with the Florida Pest Management Association and the Entomological Foundation present this program designed for pest managers to use in schools, at career days, at clubs, events, etc. Materials may be downloaded here. Full kits are available in Florida through the FPMA region directors. Reducing Pesticide Exposure at Schools - CDC/NIOSH - fact sheet
Teacher's Resources - New resource links
Newly created resouce page for teachers. more... __________________________________________________________________________________
Integrated Pest Management
for your school or facility
School IPM Programs by State
See links for information about School IPM efforts in your state.
= State IPM Programs, 
= IPM Star Certified School District, 
= Certified IPM School District
