IPM Statement
It is the goal of Pioneer Union Elementary School District to implement IPM by focusing on long-term prevention or suppression of pests through accurate pest identification, by frequent monitoring for pest presence, by applying appropriate action levels, and by making the habitat less conducive to pests using sanitation and mechanical and physical controls. Pesticides that are effective will be used in a manner that minimizes risks to people, property, and the environment, and only after other options have been shown ineffective.
Our pest management objectives are to: Focus on long-term Prevention with the safest methods of controlling pests.
IPM Team
In addition to the IPM Coordinator, other individuals who are involved in purchasing, making IPM decisions, applying pesticides, and complying with the Healthy Schools Act requirements, include:
| Name and/or Title | Role in IPM program |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Grounds Staff | Post and Apply |
| Nursing Staff | Applying |
| Cafeteria Staff | Applying |
| Athletic Staff | Applying |
| Custodial Staff | Applying |
Pest Management Contracting
Pest management services are contracted to a licensed pest control business: RESCOM Pest Control
Prior to entering into a contract, the school district has confirmed that the pest control business understands the training requirement and other requirements of the Healthy Schools Act.
Pest Identification, Monitoring and Inspection
Pest Identification is done by: IPM Team Members and the contracted pest service.
Monitoring and inspecting for pests and conditions that lead to pest problems are done regularly by Maintenance, Custodial and Grounds Staff and results are communicated to the IPM Coordinator.
Specific information about monitoring and inspecting for pests, such as locations, times, or techniques include: Application dates and pesticides that are used will be posted at all entrances into the campus at least 24 hours prior to and for 72 hours after application. If you would like to register with the school district to receive notification of individual pest management product and applications at a specific school site, please contact Chad Cunha at 559-584-8831 Ext 1132 to request a registration form. Registrants will be notified of individual application at least 72 hours in advance, except in emergency applications.
California Department of Pesticides Regulations website: www.cdpr.ca.gov.
Pests and non-chemical management practices
This school district has identified the following pests and routinely uses the following non-chemical practices to prevent pests from reaching the action level:
| Pest | Remove Food | Fix Leaks | Seal Cracks | Install Barriers | Physical Removal | Traps | Manage Irrigation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ants | X | X | X | X | |||
| Cockroaches | X | X | X | X | |||
| Spiders | X | X | X | ||||
| Gophers | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Squirrels | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Weeds | X | X | X | X |
Chemical Pest Management Practices
If non-chemical methods are ineffective, the school district will consider pesticides only after careful monitoring indicates that they are needed according to pre-established action levels and will use pesticides that pose the least possible hazard and are effective in a manner that minimizes risks to people, property and the environment.
This school district expects the following pesticides (pesticide products and active ingredients) to be applied during the year. (This list includes pesticides that will be applied by school district staff or licensed pest control businesses.):
- Suspend Polyzone (deltamethrin)
- Home Defense, ant and spider spray,
- Round up weed control.
Healthy Schools Act
This school district complies with the notification, posting, recordkeeping, and all other requirements of the Healthy Schools Act. (Education Code Sections 17608 – 17613, 48980.3; Food & Agricultural Code Sections 13180 – 13188)
Training
Every year school district employees who make pesticide applications receive the following training prior to pesticide use:
- Pesticide specific safety training (Title 3 California Code of Regulations 6724)
- School IPM training course approved by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (Education Code Section 16714; Food & Agricultural Code Section 13186.5)
Submittal of Pesticide Use Reports
Reports of all pesticides applied by school district staff during the calendar year, except pesticides exempt from HSA recordkeeping, are submitted to the Department of Pesticide Regulation at least annually, by January 30 of the following year, using the form provided at www.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm. (Education Code Section 16711).
Notification
This school district has made this IPM plan publicly available on it’s website: https://www.pioneerunion.org/departments/mot/ipm/ (current page).
Review
This IPM plan will be reviewed (and revised, if needed) at least annually to ensure that the information provided is still true and correct: July 1, 2024