In accordance with our Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) we are providing notice of the application of pesticides on school grounds. Weather permitting, insecticides for yellow jacket/wasp control will be used on the school grounds on September 20th at 23264 SW Main Street. The reason for this spot application is for yellow jacket/wasp hive removal. Details of the products that will be used are as follows.
Product Name: Termidor SC
Formulation: .06 mix rate
Registration Number: 7969-210
EPA Active Ingredient: Fipronil
Should weather conditions force the cancellation of this application, application will be rescheduled to the first available date and time when weather conditions are favorable. In the event application is postponed due to weather, warning signs will be placed 24 hours prior to the application and will remain in place for at least 72 hours after the application of these products.
It is the intention of Sherwood Charter School to comply with all federal and state regulations regarding pesticide use and to take whatever steps are necessary to ensure students, parents and employees a healthy and safe environment in which to learn and work.
For all inquiries regarding the Integrated Pest Management Plan and pesticide-related issues in our school, please contact Denise Zinkel, designated IPM Coordinator, at (503) 925-8007.
Thank you for your attention to this important issue.