Pesticide Neighbor Notification Law

The F-M School District utilizes an Integrated Pest Management Program in an attempt to eliminate pest hazards. Pesticides will only be used as a last resort. The district maintains a list of persons in parental relation, faculty and staff who wish to receive 48-hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applications.

Prior notification is not required if a school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72 hours following an application or for any of the following pesticide applications:

• Anti-microbial products;
• Non-volatile rodenticides in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children;
• Non-volatile insecticidal baits in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children;
• Silica gels and other non-volatile ready-to-use pastes, foams, or gels in areas inaccessible to children;
• Boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate;
• The application of EPA designated biopesticides;
• The application of EPA designated exempt materials under 40CFR152.25;
• The use of aerosol products with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect individuals from an imminent threat from stinging and biting insects including venomous spiders, bees, wasps, and hornets.
• In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a good faith effort will be made to supply written notification to those on the 48-hour prior notification list.

Request for pesticide application notification

Please contact the Building & Grounds department for general questions.