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Pesticide Application Notification Requirements for Schools and Day Care Facilities

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This document outlines the pesticide application notification requirements mandated by WSDA for public K-12 schools and licensed day care facilities. Schools must notify parents or guardians and employees at least 48 hours before pesticide application, including details about the product, timing, location, and contact information. Pesticide postings must be visible on school grounds and at application sites, providing assurance and transparency regarding pest control measures. This ensures compliance with safety regulations while keeping the community informed.

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Pesticide Application Notification Requirements for Schools and Day Care Facilities

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  1. School Posting Requirements By WSDA

  2. School Posting And Notification SSB 5533

  3. Definitions: What/Who? • All pesticides with some exceptions: • I.e. Antimicrobial Pesticides: disinfectant or sanitizer. • School – licensed day care, Public K-12. • School Facilities include: buildings, structures, playgrounds, athletic fields, school vehicles & other school property.

  4. School to ProvideAnnual Notification • To all parents or guardians of students and employees. • Include: School’s pest control policies and methods, including posting & notification requirements.

  5. Pre-Notification System • At a minimum notifies interested parents or guardians of students and employees. • Notify at least 48 hrs. before application. • Post the pre-notification at a prominent location in the main office of the school.

  6. Exemptions to Prenotification • Antimicrobial pesticides. • Insect or rodent bait that is not accessible to children. • If application is made when school is not occupied by students for at least 2 consecutive days after the application.

  7. Actual Pre-Notification to Include: • Heading “Notice: Pesticide Application” • Name of product to be applied: • Intended date & time: • Location of application: • Pest to be controlled: • Name and phone # of school contact person:

  8. 48 Hour Time Frame • If the application is not made within 48 hours of the intended date the notification process shall be repeated.

  9. Posting of School Grounds (outdoors) • If application is made by a school employee: • Post at the time of application. • Place signs at location of application and at each primary point of entry to the school grounds.

  10. Signs • Size of Sign 4” X 5” • THIS LANDSCAPE HAS BEEN RECENTLY SPRAYED OR TREATED WITH PESTICIDES BY YOUR SCHOOL. • FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL…

  11. Posting of School Facilities (indoors) • Size 8½” X 11” at application site • Notice: Pesticide Application • Product name: • Date and time: • Location: • Pest controlled: • Name and number of contact person at the school:

  12. Posting Signs • To remain in place 24 hrs then removed by authorized school personnel. or • Consistent with label if REI > 24 Hrs.

  13. Removal of Signs • School not liable for the removal of signs by unauthorized persons. • School may not be held liable for personal property damage or bodily injury resulting from signs that are placed as required.

  14. Exemptions to Prenotification • Emergency applications • Poses an immediate human health or safety threat. • Notification to be given as soon as possible.

  15. Application Records • School shall make the records of all pesticide applications including an annual summary of the records: • Readily accessible to interested persons.

  16. How to Comply • Manual being developed by WSDA and the school task force. • Available prior to July 2002.

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