Utah Admin. Code 392-200-18

Current through Bulletin 2024-24, December 15, 2024

Section R392-200-18 - Pest Management

(1) The governing body shall:

(a) minimize in school buildings or on school grounds the presence of any pest that:

(i) is a vector for disease;

(ii) carries an allergen that is likely to affect an individual with allergies or respiratory problems; or

(iii) may sting or bite, causing a mild to serious reaction in some individuals;

(b) adopt IPM practices and principles to prevent harmful levels of pest activity on the school premises with the lowest possible risk to people, property, and the environment by adopting and implementing an IPM plan written by the governing body or the contracted pest management entity that contains the following topics:

(i) an IPM policy statement;

(ii) IPM implementation and education;

(iii) pest identification, monitoring procedures, reporting and control practices;

(iv) approved pesticides for school use;

(v) procedures for pesticide use;

(vi) a policy for the notification of students, parents, and staff; and

(vii) pesticide applicator requirements;

(c) use non-chemical management methods when possible to provide the desired control; and

(d) use a full range of control alternatives including:

(i) identification and removal or repair of conditions that are conducive to pests;

(ii) structural repair and sealing;

(iii) improved sanitation;

(iv) removal of clutter or harborage;

(v) elimination of food sources;

(vi) exclusionary measures to protect doors, windows and any other opening to the outside against the entrance of insects, rodents, and other animals; and

(vii) taking no action when the pest does not create a nuisance, or has no public health or property damage significance.

(2) The plan described in Subsection (1)(b) shall be made available to the local health officer upon request.

(3) The governing body shall ensure that:

(a) if the governing body chooses to not use a contracted pest control contractor, school personnel who apply pesticides comply with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Rule R68-7, Utah Pesticide Control Rule; and

(b) a pesticide applicator at a school only applies a pesticide according to the labeled directions.

(4) A local health officer may require modification of an IPM plan if the plan fails to adequately address risks to the health or safety of school occupants.

Utah Admin. Code R392-200-18

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-19, effective 9/27/2022

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-13, effective 6/14/2023