IPM Training
Training Objectives
Trainees will know:
- Their specific roles in supporting the least toxic and most effective measures for pest control in their communities;
- How to manage pests within a housing community using strategies that pose no risk or minimum risk of pesticide exposure to vulnerable, sensitive, and disabled populations including infants and children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with chemical sensitivities;
- The major health risks posed by common pests, including the connection between asthma and cockroach and mouse allergens;
- The biology, behavior, and at least two least-toxic control measures for each of the pests covered in the training; and
- Whom to contact and what to do if there is a problem with or related to pest control.
Who To Train
- Housing leaders who are considering an integrated pest management (IPM) program. State or national associations can request an IPM expert present at a conference. (We recommend a pest management professional, university-based entomologist, or member whose organization is using IPM. E-mail us, we may know someone in your area.)
- All members of the IPM team at the beginning of the IPM program. Run a full IPM in Multifamily Housing Training.
- New residents at move-in or during annual re-sign. Run a residents' briefing.
- New staff during their orientation. Use the IPM in Multifamily Housing Training materials.
Stay Current After Training
- Subscribe to our StopPest Blog to get current information and sample newsletter articles.
- Have your pest management professional give a presentation on new trends.
- Explore reputable sites for IPM information.
