WHEN                        December 8-9, 2009 - 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 

WHERE                      Garland ISD Special Event Center

                                  4999 Naaman Forest Blvd., Garland (map)

FEE                            $135 for 1 day, $210 for both days - before December 3

                                  $145 for 1 day, $220 for both days - after December 3

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 section 595.11 of the Structural Pest Control Act.  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 prepare for an inspection and a hands-on exercise conducting a pest inspection of a school campus.

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.

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. 

For more information about this training, please contact Janet Hurley at 972-952-9213 or by email.

If a cancellation becomes necessary, please send notification to agrilifevents@ag.tamu.edu.  Cancellations 24 hours prior to the training will receive a refund, minus a $10 administrative fee.  A one time only transfer can made in lieu of a refund is the request is made 24 hours before the scheduled training.