TK-8 District of Choice
Healthy Schools Act of 2000
Notice to all students, parents/guardians and employees of the Evergreen School District:
Assembly Bill 2260 went into effect on January 1, 2001. This legislation enacted Education Code sections 17608 et seq. which require, among other things, that school districts notify parents and staff about the use of pesticides at school. The purpose of this legislation is to reduce exposure to toxic pesticides through information and application of an integrated pest management system at schools. Towards this end, and pursuant to the requirements of this legislation, please be advised of the following:
The Evergreen School District expects to use the following pesticides at its campuses during the upcoming year:
| Pesticide/Herbicide | E.P.A. Reg. Number | Active Ingredient(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Round Up | 524-475 | Glyphosate |
| Turflon | 17545-8 |
Triclopyr |
| Surflan | 70506-44 | Olyzalin &Dipropysulfanilamide |
| Termidor | 7969-210 | Fipronil |
| Tenguard | Permethrin | |
| Suspend | Deltamethrin | |
| Eco Excempt | N/A | Rosemary Oil, Peppermint Oil |
| Tempo | 432-1377 | Cufluthrine |
| Gentrol IGR Concentrate | 2724-351 | Hydroprene |
| Maxforce Ant Bait | 64248-10 | Fipronil |
| Contrac Rodent Bait | 12455-79 | Bromadiolone |
| Pre-cor | Methoprene | |
| Maxforce Roach Bait | Fipronil | |
| Eco Exempt G | N/A | Clove Oil, Thyme Oil |
| Avert | 499-294 | Abamectin B1 |
| DuPont Advion Ant Gel | 352-746 | Indoxcarb |
| DuPont Advion Roach Bait | 352-652 | Inoxacarb |
| CB-80 Extra | 9444-175 | Pyrethrins |
| EcoExempt Jet | N/A | 2-Phenethyl Proplonate, Rosemary Oil |
| Gentrol Point Source | 2724-469 | Hydroprene |
| Wasp-Freeze | 499-362 | d-trans Allethrin, Phenothrin |
| Talpirid | 12455-101 | Bromethalin |
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Parents/guardians of the Evergreen School District can register with the District’s designee,
to receive notification of individual pesticide applications. Persons who register for this notification shall be notified at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the application, except in emergencies, and will be provided the name and active ingredient(s) of the pesticide as well as the intended date of application.
If you wish to access information on pesticides and pesticide use reduction developed by the Department of Pesticide Regulation pursuant to California Food and Agricultural Code section 13184, you can do so by accessing the Department’s web-site at www.cdpr.ca.gov.