Ohio School IPM Program

Barbara BloetscherBarbara BloetscherDept. EntomologyDept. Entomology

Slides from Joanne Kick-Raack,Slides from Joanne Kick-Raack,State Program Director, Pesticide Education ProgramState Program Director, Pesticide Education Program

and Dr. David Shetlar, Dept. Entomologyand Dr. David Shetlar, Dept. Entomology

Problems with Pesticides in Schools….

Pesticides are being used by unlicensed teachers, staff and janitors during school hours

Lack of accurate record keeping Use of pesticides not necessarily applied

appropriately (not consistent with label directions)

Rat bait spread around trash

Ant Bait in open places…

Station is upside down!

New Rules Related to IPMNew Rules Related to IPM

OAC 901:5-11-14 Integrated Pest Management Standard- optional but rules must be followed for those who claim to use IPM.

OAC 901:5-11-15 Pesticide Use in Schools- mandatory

What is IPM?What is IPM?

Ohio Revised Code 921.01 Ohio Revised Code 921.01 “Integrated pest management (IPM)- a

sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools to minimize economic, health, and environmental risks.”

School IPM Standard- what it is OAC 901:5-11-14

ODA established this rule as a consumer protection standard.

Using IPM is optional, but… If claim to use IPM, must follow

guidelines in the Rule. Applies to all non-agricultural areas. Prevents false claims of using IPM

IPM Standard OAC 901:5-11-14

Applies to anyone involved in IPM activities for non-ag use in Ohio Pesticide businessesPesticide businesses School personnel- teachers, staff, School personnel- teachers, staff,

maintenance, custodians etc.maintenance, custodians etc. Individuals conducting IPM activitiesIndividuals conducting IPM activities

IPM Standard- how does it work?

Schools, businesses, etc. stating they have an IPM program must follow criteria in ODA Rules. These rules maintain consistent, safe program for all schools enlisted.

Schools can become “Star Certified” via National IPM Institute which is a quality rating (good reason to increase tax levy!)

IPM Standard ComponentsOAC 901:5-11-14

1. Conduct a comprehensive site assessment

2. Determine needs, priorities and measures to be taken

3. Establish a strategy, schedule, and specific recommendations for site monitoring and assessment

4. Evaluate results and go back through all 4 steps again

Details of School IPM Standard..

Will be discussed later in more detail.

In IPM program pesticides may be used but..

Once make decision to use a pesticide then must follow OAC 15 “Pesticide Use in Schools” for structural pest control

New RulePesticide Use in Schools

Applies to schools, education service centers, community schools, STEM schools; and non-public schools chartered by the state board of education under Revised Code.

Applies only to structural (including perimeter) pest applications

--not lawns, athletic fields etc.

Rule based on potential for exposure

School not in session –no/little exposure

School in session Type of pesticide/application in

area where no/little exposure All other applications—

require posting and restrict entry

B.(1) When are pesticides allowed?

1. The school day has concluded2. When school is not in session

under the school board calendar

3. Before school if the longer of 4 hours, or the minimum label reentry time has elapsed since the end of the application

2. The pesticide is applied when the school building is in use if…

Persons other than pesticide applicators and necessary school staff are not

scheduled to be in the treatment during or for the longer of 4 hours, or the minimum time specified by the label.

Area is posted with signs

Post Treated Area with signs

The sign must be at least 8 ½ x 11” Letters are at least 1” high

“Pesticide Treatment Area, Do Not Enter Before (the date and time where re-entry will be permitted into the treatment area)."

Re-entry is the later of 4 hrs, or the minimum time specified on the label, after treatment ends.

3. For these pesticides you do not need to post signs:

Manufactured paste or gel baits; Paraffin-based rodent control products in

tamper-resistant bait stations, Termite-baiting stations; Rodenticides placed in wall voids or

areas inaccessible to humans; Disinfectants, sanitizers, and anti-

microbial agents; Dusts used in unoccupied areas

4. For all pesticide applications, this info must be given to contact person:

a. Date and time that the pesticide was applied;

b. Treatment area; c. Target pests;d. Brand name and EPA registration number

of the pesticide applied; ande. Time or conditions for re-entering the

treatment area as specified by the label of the pesticide applied, if any is specified.

(**Sanitizers, disinfectants are exempt)

Develop Prior Notification Policyfor (B.2) applications—made when school is in session

The method of prior notification shall be determined by school.

Parents or guardians of children, faculty & staff who are enrolled or employed at the school may request and receive notifications of service visits and pesticide applications made at the school.

Emergency provisions described.

- - Must designate a school employee as a contact person for pesticide applications made at the school (except disinfectants).

- This contact person shall maintain for inspection by ODA:

Records for 1 year following the date of the pesticide application;

Documentation that requested notifications were made according to the established school policy

Contact person for pesticide applications

Wrap up…When can pesticides be applied to school buildings?

When school building is not in use When area to be treated will not be in use

for 4 hours or longer if the label requires it, and the treated area is posted

When treating with baits according to labeled directions for use

When treating unoccupied areas with dusts according to labeled directions for use.

Exterior surface sprays for structural pest control are also under these rules

When pesticides are applied, Schools must:

Follow rules for various types of applications

Designate a contact person Establish a notification policy

Keep notification info for 1 year. Maintain records for ODA

Reminders

Additional laws apply to school employees who make applications. Proper licensing, training, direct

supervision of employees. ODA requires applicators to keep records

for 3 yrs. (Application records require more info than notification records).

Use consistent with the label! … and other pesticide laws.

To make pesticide applications you must be….

A licensed commercial applicator or

A trained serviceperson working under direct supervision

of a licensed applicator

Commercial Applicator License Required if you…

Apply pesticides to the property of another for hire

Work for any government agency—federal, state, county, twp, city, village

Or, apply pesticides to areas defined in law as “publicly accessible”

Whether the pesticide is restricted or general use …even homeowner or low toxicity products

License Information: ODA has many license categories.

* General Pest Control (ODA Category 10A)

Ornamental plants (Category 6A) Turfgrass (Category 8)

What does this mean? Either earn more license categories Or, work with applicators who have the

appropriate categories

Can you apply?

You have a license for turf applicationsYou have a license for turf applications Can you make applications for Multi-Can you make applications for Multi-

colored Asian lady beetles that get colored Asian lady beetles that get into the school?into the school?

General Pest Control, ODA Category 10A

Lawn Pest Control, ODA Cat. 8

Ornamental Pest Control, ODA Cat. 6A

Licensing Procedure

License application is $35 ODA provides study materials Select exam site and pre-register Must pass “Core” & all necessary

categories. If do not pass all exams, only retake ones

you did not pass One year to pass or start over,--No

charge for exams

Certification vs. Licensing

Annual license fee. Certification lasts 3 years Certification means demonstrate

competence by testing Once you are certified initially, you can

attend recertification programs instead of retesting

Ohio Trained Serviceman

An employee of a commercial applicator who has been instructed in the proper use of the equipment and all pesticides with which he/she is to work.

Unlicensed Works under the instruction and control of

a licensed applicator Can work indefinitely as servicemen—no

requirement currently in Ohio to become licensed

Direct Supervision

Definition of Direct Supervision Applicator must demonstrate

instruction and control over trained service person they supervise 25 miles or available within 2hrs. It is an unlawful act if you fail to

provide supervision

Trained Serviceman

New employees must be trained before first occupational exposure to pesticides. Read ODA trained serviceman manual or

equivalent training. Verification of training must be kept in

personnel records during employment and 3 yrs thereafter. Signed by supervisor and employee.

Must provide labels and proper protective equipment—labels must be in vehicle or at worksite if applicator not on site.

A trained serviceman is someone who…

Applies pesticides Assists with pesticide applications Cleans, repair, or maintain pesticide

application equipment—such as boom sprayers, backpacks etc. that may contain residue

Mix, load, or transfer pesticides into application equipment.

Dispose of pesticides or containers with pesticides in them

Pesticide Applicator Recordkeeping

Ohio Requirements for Record keeping

Records required for all applications (even spot applications).

Record information on the day of application Business must keep records for 3 years and

make available to ODA Different items for outdoor and structural

applications Submit records to pesticide business

registered location or employer within 10 business days.

Commercial ApplicatorPesticide Application Records

1. Certified applicator (name, certification number) and all applicators.

2. Name and address of person contracting for service.

3. Month, day, year of application. 4. Type and size of area to be treated.5. Location or identification of treatment

area.6. Brand name, EPA registration number

Commercial ApplicatorPesticide Application Records

7.7. Total amount of each pesticide usedTotal amount of each pesticide used

8.8. If diluted, total volume of use dilution If diluted, total volume of use dilution appliedapplied

9.9. Type of application equipment usedType of application equipment used

10.10. Time of day –start and stop time Time of day –start and stop time

11.11. Wind direction and speed, air Wind direction and speed, air temperature, and other weather temperature, and other weather conditions if applicable.conditions if applicable.

Pesticide storage Pesticide storage requirementsrequirements

Do not store pesticides above or against sensitive items (feed, food, medication, toys)

No drain or must plug drain

Lock for security

More information More information on ODA Ruleson ODA Rules

Ohio Dept Agriculture www.agri.ohio.govOSU Pest Ed- http://pested.osu.edu/OSU School IPM- http://bugs.osu.edu/

whatever

For Diagnostic Services

Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic

8995 E. Main St.Reynoldsburg, OH

43068(614) 292-5006http://ppdc.osu.edu

Extension Entomologists: http://bugs.osu.eduOhio State Factsheets: http://ohioline.osu.edu

Thank you! Ohio Dept. Agriculture EPA Safe Zone IPM School IPM Stakeholders OSU Extension