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    The document outlines an Integrated Pest Management Plan for Hutchinson Public Schools. The plan aims to control pests through mechanical, physical, cultural, and biological means rather than chemical pesticides when possible to reduce risks to people, property, and the environment. The plan also details procedures for pest identification and monitoring, methods for preventing pest problems, providing education to the school community, and safely storing and applying any necessary pesticides.

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    The document outlines an Integrated Pest Management Plan for Hutchinson Public Schools. The plan aims to control pests through mechanical, physical, cultural, and biological means rather than chemical pesticides when possible to reduce risks to people, property, and the environment. The plan also details procedures for pest identification and monitoring, methods for preventing pest problems, providing education to the school community, and safely storing and applying any necessary pesticides.

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    The document outlines an Integrated Pest Management Plan for Hutchinson Public Schools. The plan aims to control pests through mechanical, physical, cultural, and biological means rather than chemical pesticides when possible to reduce risks to people, property, and the environment. The plan also details procedures for pest identification and monitoring, methods for preventing pest problems, providing education to the school community, and safely storing and applying any necessary pesticides.

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    The key takeaways are that the school follows Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures to control pests, uses multiple non-chemical methods before resorting to pesticides, and educates staff and students about pest management.

    The school's policy is to incorporate IPM procedures to control structural and landscape pests in a way that reduces health hazards, prevents property damage, and enhances quality of life while minimizing risks to people, property and the environment.

    The school utilizes IPM principles to manage pest populations adequately by considering the full range of alternatives including no action and choosing the least hazardous pesticide when necessary.

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    PLAN REVIEW
    Reviewer Date
    Brian Parrie 3/3/2011

    INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

    Hutchinson Public Schools

    School Pest Management Policy Statement

    Structural and landscape pests can pose significant problems to people, property, and
    the environment.
    Pesticides can also pose risks to people, property, and the environment. It is
    therefore the policy of this school District to incorporate Integrated Pest Management
    (IPM) procedures for control of structural and landscape pests.

    PESTS

    Pests are a population of living organisms (animal, plant, or microorganisms) that


    interfere with use of the school site for human purposes. Strategies for managing
    pests may be influenced by the pest species and whether that species poses a
    threat to people, property, or the environment.

    Pest Management
    Approved pest management plans should be developed for the site and should be
    incorporated into any proposed pest management measures.
    Pests will be managed to:
    • Reduce any potential human health hazard or to protect against a significant
    threat to public safety.
    • Prevent loss of or damage to school structures or property.
    • Prevent pests from spreading into the community, or to plant and animal
    populations beyond the site.
    • Enhance the quality of life for students, staff, and others

    Program Plans Advanced Health, Safety and Security


    Page 2 of 3

    Integrated Pest Management Procedures


    IPM procedures will determine when to control pests and whether to use mechanical,
    physical, chemical, cultural, or biological means. IPM practitioners depend on current,
    comprehensive information on the pest and its environment and the best available
    pest control methods. Applying IPM principles prevent unacceptable levels of pest
    activity and damage by the most economical means and with the least possible hazard
    to people, property, and the environment.

    The choice of using a pesticide will be based on a review of all available options and a
    determination that these options are not acceptable or are not feasible. Cost or
    staffing considerations alone will not be adequate justification for use of chemical
    control agents. Selected non-chemical pest management methods will be
    implemented whenever possible to provide the desired control. It is the policy of
    Hutchinson Public Schoolsto utilize IPM principles to manage pest populations
    adequately. The full range of alternatives, including no action, will be considered.

    When it is determined that a pesticide must be used in order to meet


    important management goals, the least hazardous material will be chosen.
    The application of pesticides is subject to the Federal Insecticide,
    Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (7 United States Code 136 et seq.), School
    District policies and procedures, Environmental Protection Agency in 40
    Code of Federal Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health
    Administration regulations, and state and local regulations.

    EDUCATION
    Staff, students, pest manages, and the public will be educated about potential school pest
    problems and the IPM policies and procedures to be used to achieve the desired pest
    management objective.

    Notification
    The School District takes the responsibility to notify the school staff and students of
    upcoming pesticide treatments. Notices will be posted in designated areas and sent
    home to parents who wish to be informed in advance of pesticide applications.

    Pesticide Storage and Purchase

    Program Plans Advanced Health, Safety and Security


    Page 3 of 3

    Pesticide purchases will be limited to the amount authorized for use during the year.
    Pesticides will be stored and disposed of in accordance with the EPA-registered label
    directions and state regulations. Pesticides must be stored in an appropriate, secure
    site not accessible to students or unauthorized personnel.

    PESTICIDE APPLICATORS

    Pesticide applicators must be educated and trained in the principals and practices of
    IPM and the use of pesticides by this School District, and must follow regulations and
    label precautions. Applicators should be certified and comply with this School District
    IPM policy and Pest Management Plan.

    Program Plans Advanced Health, Safety and Security

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