In accepting the benefits of pesticides, there is a responsibility to use them with care and respect, and in accordance with label specifications. By incorporating safe use practices into daily work habits, much of the risk is removed. Ensure that appropriate school personnel are informed of all activities pertaining to pests and pesticide use. The following pesticide use protocol will minimize pesticide exposure, ensure the well being of students and school staff, and relieve fears or concerns about the proposed pesticide applications.

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PesticideUseProtocolForPMTechnicians.pdf

Contact information for several organizations related to school IPM work as it pertains to pesticide safety.

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PesticideInformationResources.pdf

Most pesticides are designed to harm or kill pests. Because some pests have systems similar to the human system, some pesticides also can harm or kill humans. Fortunately, humans usually can avoid harmful effects by avoiding being exposed to pesticides. Humans may be harmed by pesticides in two ways: they may be poisoned or injured. Pesticide poisoning is caused by pesticides that harm internal organs or other systems inside the body. Pesticide-related injuries usually are caused by pesticides that are external irritants.

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SchoolIPMHarmfulEffectsEmergencyResponses.pdf

Each of the 374 public school districts in Iowa were surveyed during the spring 2001 to determine the pesticide and disinfectant use in and around school buildings. The results are given below and are based on a sixty-six percent response from the districts.

Iowa School Pesticide Use Survey Fill-In Answers

Iowa School Pesticide Use Survey Data Summary

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schoolsurvey03-2001.pdf

Inventory of Disinfectants and other Pesticides found during the Iowa Pilot Program.

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Disinfectants Other Pesticides from Facility Audits Iowa Pilot Program.pdf

Manage the following information:

• Person
• Phone number
• Address
• Association with school
• Specific requirements

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Pre-notificationRegistryParents.pdf

Manage the following information:

• Date
• Time of application
• Pesticide name
• EPA registration number
• Application method
• Concentration and quantity used
• Specific area treated
• Target pest

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PesticideUseLogSheet.pdf

Form for intent to apply pesticides.

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IntentToApplyPesticides.pdf

Manage the following information:

• Applicator name
• Company
• Certification number
• Certification categories
• Certification expiration date
• Business telephone number

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CertifiedPesticideApplicatorRegistry.pdf