The Training Day

Initiate an integrated pest management (IPM) Program

Housing providers who work with us go through a step-by-step process to gear up for and hold a successful training for staff and stakeholders at a pilot site. Find out more.
Want to host one of our trainings? Fill out an IPM training request form to get on the waiting list.

IPM in Multifamily Housing 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.

The Training Day Agenda

Before attendees arrive

Set up the training room:

  • Seating for 30 people at tables, each with a pen and binder containing training materials;
  • Technology: computer, speakers, and projector;
  • Atmosphere: temperature and lighting;
  • Food: breakfast food out, lunch food stored; and
  • Administrative: sign-in sheet, photo waivers, and name tags

Morning agenda

  1. Overview and Introductions
  2. Cockroaches
  3. Break
  4. IPM and Pesticide Use
  5. Indoor Demonstrations

Working Lunch: discuss potential implementation projects

Afternoon agenda

  1. Video: “IPM: A Real Solution to Pest Problems for Property Management and Staff”
  2. Roles and Responsibilities Panel
  3. Rodents
  4. Outdoor Demonstrations
  5. Break
  6. Bed Bugs
  7. IPM Review Game (optional)
  8. IPM Exam and Course Evaluation

After the Training Day

  • The project coordinator follows up with the property manager and other pertinent attendees to set goals for the IPM pilot.
  • The project coordinator supports implementation efforts with over-the-phone consultation.
  • Collect data and share success stories as time and funding allow.