Sample initial notification to persons in parental relation and staff pursuant to

48-hour notification pursuant to Section 409-h of the State Education Law.*

____________________________________

Dear Parent, Guardian, and School Staff: ^(date)

Pursuant to State Education Law Section 409-H, this notice is to inform you of a pending pesticide application

to the_____________________________________________________________________________school

facility. You may wish to discuss with _________________________________________________, the

(insert name)

designated school representative, what precautions are being taken to protect your child from exposure to these pesticides. Further information about the product(s) being applied, including any warnings that may appear on the label of the pesticide(s) that are pertinent to the protection of humans, animals, or the environment, can be obtained by calling the National Pesticide Telecommunications Network Information Phone Number (1-800-858-7378) or the New York State Department of Health Center for Environmental Health Info Line at (1-800-458-1158).

Required Information	Information Details
Application Date
Application Location
Product to be Used
EPA Pesticide Registration Number

As a reminder, the following pesticide applications are not subject to prior notification requirements:

a school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72-hours following an application;
anti-microbial products;
nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children;
nonvolatile insecticidal baits in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children;
silica gels and other nonvolatile ready-to-use pastes, foams, or gels in areas inaccessible to children;
boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate;
the application of EPA designated biopesticides;
the application of EPA designated exempt materials under 40CFR152.25;
the use of aerosol products with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect individuals from an imminent threat from stinging and biting insects including venomous spiders, bees, wasps, and hornets.

For information on products that are scheduled to be applied in this school please feel free to contact the School

District (or nonpublic school) pesticide representative _____________________________________________

^(name)

at may be reached at: _______________________________________________________________________

(insert address, telephone, e-mail address, and FAX)