5.2 Procedures shall include the following : a . The choice of using a pesticide will be based on a review of all other available options and a determination that these options are not acceptable or feasible . The full range of alternatives , including no action , will be taken . b . Selected non-chemical pest management methods will be used whenever possible to provide the desired control . Cost or staffing considerations alone will not be adequate justification for use of chemical control agents . c . The pest and the site of infestation shall be carefully identified . Strategies for managing the pest will be influenced by the pest species and whether that species poses a threat to people , property or the environment .
d . When it is determined that a pesticide must be used , the least hazardous material will be chosen and applied in accordance with EPA registered label directions .
e . Pesticides shall be stored in a secure site not accessible to students or unauthorized staff . Such storage and any disposal of the pesticide shall be in accordance with EP registered label directions .
f . Staff , students and parents / guardians shall receive information about the district ' s Integrated Pest Management policy and procedures and notification of any upcoming pesticide treatments . Notice of upcoming pesticide treatments shall also be posted in areas designated by the Superintendent or his / her designee .
g . The following records shall be maintained at each school site : Records of pesticide use at the site for a period of five years . Pest surveillance data sheets that record the number of pests or other indicators of pest populations that verify the need for treatments .
h . Persons applying pesticides shall follow label precautions and shall be trained in the principles and practices of Integrated Pest Management IPM ).
i . Sanitary measures shall be enforced and buildings regularly cleaned and repaired in order to prevent infestations , minimize the use of pesticides and to eliminate routine spraying .
j . An emergency application of pesticides is defined as when an application of pesticides is necessary to eliminate an immediate threat to human health and where it is impractical to obtain the services of a certified pesticide applicator provided such emergency application does not involve a restricted use pesticide as defined in CGS 22a-47 . Restricted use pesticides may be used only by certified applicators or under their direct supervision .
( Note : Restricted use pesticides , classified by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency or the DEP are those which may present a hazard to the applicator or other people by reason of acute dermal or inhalation toxicity or which may have an unreasonable adverse effect on the environment ).
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