School IPM · ISDs & Charter Schools

Texas School IPM, Handled and Documented.

Integrated pest management for independent school districts and open-enrollment charter schools, built around TDA school IPM rules and the records your IPM Coordinator needs.

Charter schools: new requirement. Beginning September 1, 2026, open-enrollment charter schools must follow the same Texas school IPM rules as independent school districts, and TDA plans to contact each charter district to schedule a routine inspection between September 2026 and August 2027 (Texas A&M AgriLife).

What the Rules Require

Texas School IPM at a Glance

A plain-language summary for ISDs and charter schools. Your IPM Coordinator remains responsible for the district program; we help you run it and keep the records.

IPM Policy
Adopt a written IPM policy
Required for every public school district, now including open-enrollment charters
IPM Coordinator
Appoint at least one coordinator
Report the designation to TDA within 90 days; one is the Responsible Coordinator if there are several
Training
TDA-approved coordinator training
Completed within six months of being designated
Applicators
Licensed applicators only
For pesticide applications on school property
Posting
Notice and restricted access
Treated areas posted and student access restricted per the rules
Records
Keep records for two years
Pesticide applications and pest control work orders

Summary only. See TDA's School IPM page and Division 7 of the Structural Pest Control rules (4 TAC Chapter 7, Subchapter H) for the full requirements.

How We Help

Support for Your IPM Coordinator

Pest management built for school buildings and the records a TDA inspector reviews.

Licensed Service

Pest management performed under our Texas structural pest control license.

  • Service scheduled when buildings are empty
  • Kitchens, cafeterias, gyms, portables and grounds
  • Non-chemical methods first
  • Products and methods consistent with your IPM policy

Records Organized for Inspection

Documentation your coordinator can hand to a TDA inspector.

  • Service reports and pest control work orders
  • Pesticide application records kept on file
  • Current product labels and safety data sheets
  • Campus-by-campus activity summaries

Prevention and Exclusion

Fixing the reasons pests show up in the first place.

  • Entry points sealed and repairs requested
  • Sanitation recommendations for kitchens and storage
  • Monitoring stations mapped by campus
  • Trend reports to target problem areas

Posting Support

Help meeting posting and notification requirements.

  • Indoor and outdoor treatment notices
  • Re-entry timing communicated to staff
  • Treatments planned around class schedules
  • Coordination with campus administrators

Healthier Buildings

Pest work coordinated with cleaning and air quality.

  • Custodial and deep-clean programs
  • Indoor air quality checks
  • Odor investigations at the source
  • One point of contact for every campus

New Charter Programs

A practical starting point if your charter is setting up IPM for the first time.

  • Walkthrough of each campus
  • Pest management plan aligned to your policy
  • Recordkeeping set up from day one
  • Ongoing service on a set schedule
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do charter schools really need an IPM Coordinator now?

Yes. Starting September 1, 2026, open-enrollment charter schools fall under the Texas school IPM rules, including adopting an IPM policy and appointing a trained IPM Coordinator.

Can you be our IPM Coordinator?

The coordinator is appointed by your district and is responsible for the district's program. We support the coordinator with licensed service, records and reports.

Will you work after school hours?

Yes. Treatments are scheduled when buildings are empty, including evenings, weekends and school breaks.

What records do you provide?

Service reports, pest control work orders, pesticide application records, product labels and safety data sheets, organized by campus for your files and TDA inspections.

Get Ready for Your School IPM Inspection

We'll walk your campuses, review your IPM policy and records, and recommend a service schedule.

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