Parent / Teacher Information
- Flies and cockroaches may spread disease
- Cockroaches can cause allergies and asthma attacks
- Yellow jacket stings are painful and can be life-threatening to those with allergies
- Spiders may inflict painful bites and some may pose a health risk
- Mice may contaminate food, trigger asthma attacks and cause structural damage
- Termites cause structural damage.
Other pests may not pose an immediate health threat or damage to the structure, but are often controlled for aesthetic or other reasons
- Weeds can invade playing fields or playgrounds
- Head lice outbreaks may occur among students
- Ants may swarms in hallways or classrooms
- Fruit flies may gather in kitchens
Certain pest control materials do not require notification before use under the Healthy Schools Act. Included in this category are:
- Insecticide and rodenticide baits and traps
- Caulking agents and crack sealants
- Borates, silicates and diatomaceous earth
- Soap-based products
- Natural products on the FIFRAs 25(b) list (40 CFR Part 152.25(g)(l))
To learn more about pesticide use notification procedures, see our Frequently Asked Questions section.