School Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

School IPM licensing category

In January 2019, Oregon added a new licensing category that is tailored to the laws and pesticide uses that are most relevant to pesticide applicators who do work on school campuses. For information about obtaining the school IPM license category, please see the links below.

• View the 'how-to' guide
• Order the study materials
• Schedule an exam

Background

Children are more sensitive than adults to the potential toxic effects of pesticides. To protect our children, Oregon law requires extra precautions and restrictions when pesticides (including baits) are used on a school campus. For example, pesticides may only be applied by properly licensed applicators, and generally only “low-impact” pesticides can be used on a school campus.

Additionally, each school's IPM coordinator is responsible for implementing IPM practices and overseeing pest management efforts. Their responsibilities related to pesticides include, but are not limited to, authorizing each application, providing written notifications, posting warning signs around treatment sites, and keeping application records. See the resources below for more information.

Permanent rules related to school IPM in effect

1. School Integrated Pest Management License Category
   • Public comments and ODA responses
   • Filing of Permanent Administrative Rule
   • Final Rule 603-057-0110
   • Frequently Asked Questions
2. Aligns Definition of School in Oregon Administrative Rule with Statute
   • Public comments and ODA responses
   • Filing of Permanent Administrative Rule
   • Final Rule 603-057-0500

Pesticide Advisory

8/21/18: Reminder about School Integrated Pest Management (IPM) law

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• Checklist for Commercial Pesticide Applicators
  Information is intended for those doing contract work for schools.
• Checklist for School Staff Who Apply Pesticides
  Information intended for those who work at schools.
• IPM in Schools: Frequently Asked Questions
• School IPM Video Modules
• License Requirements For Pesticide Application on a School Campus
• Low impact pesticide list from Oregon State University
• Low-Impact Pesticides: Guidance for Schools
• Oregon State University School IPM Program
• Pesticides and the Oregon IPM in Schools Law
• School Integrated Pest Management Law ORS 634.700-634.750
• School IPM Recordkeeping Form (Option 1)
  Form requires product name, EPA number, type of application, dilution, total amount, and equipment used.
• School IPM Recordkeeping Form (Option 2)
  Form requires product number, total amount used, and equipment used if different.
• School IPM: Declaring a Pest Emergency
  This fact sheet covers the requirements of the school IPM law during a "Pest Emergency."