Pest Management

Washington State Legislature requires all school districts to adopt a pesticide policy and related procedures for implementing the policy. 

At least 48 hours before the application of a pesticide to school facilities or school grounds, Monroe School District will notify parents and staff of the planned application in writing, including the heading, “Notice: Pesticide Application.” This notice will be posted in a prominent place at the main entrance of the school. This pre-notification is not required if the school grounds or facilities will not be occupied by students for two days following the application of the pesticide per RCW 17.21.415. If the application is not made within 48 hours of the notification, another notification will be made prior to the application. This pre-notification is not required in the case of any emergency application of pesticides to a school facility, such as an application to control stinging pests, but full notification will be made as soon as possible after the application.

Following the application of a pesticide to school facilities (structures and vehicles) a sign shall will be posted at the location of the application. The notice will be at least 8.5 x 11 inches in size, will include the heading, “Notice: Pesticide Application,” and will state the product name; date, time and specific location of the application; the pest for which the application was made; and a contact name and telephone number. The notice will remain posted for 24 hours, or longer if required by the label of the pesticide.

Following the application of a pesticide to school grounds notice will be posted at the location of the application and at each primary point of entry to the grounds. The notice will be at least 4 x 5 inches in size and state that the landscape recently has been treated with a pesticide and provide a contact name and telephone number. The notice will remain posted for 24 hours, or longer if required by the label of the pesticide.

These notices are not required for the application of antimicrobial pesticides (substances used to sanitize or disinfect for microbial pests: viruses, bacteria, algae and protozoa). These notices are not required for the placement of insect or rodent bait that are not accessible to children.

The maintenance department makes an effort to apply fertilizer to fields and lawn areas on non-student days. Dates for fertilizer application may vary each year dependent on the school calendar and weather conditions. 

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If you have any questions or concerns, please call (360) 804-2670.