IPM Star certification was awarded in April to Plano, Conroe, East Central and Killeen independent school districts for consistent exemplary marks on the institute’s 37-point evaluation that determines an IPM Star certification includes markers like cleanliness for preempting infestation, pest reporting protocols, and pest-control/staff preparedness. The four districts join Spring ISD, the only other Texas school district to have achieved the national certification.
Any Texas school districts looking to enhance their IPM approach are urged to reach out to the AgriLife Extension school IPM program by visiting the website, attending one of the two-day workshops, or by contacting directly.
Read more at https://today.agrilife.org/2018/04/23/ipmdistricts2018/