August 10, 2024
Dear Parent, Guardian, and School Staff:
Pursuant to State Education Law Section 409-H, this notice is to inform you of a pending pesticide application to one of our school facilities. You may wish to discuss with Ken Coon 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 (1-200-858-7378) 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: August 14, 2024, with August 15, 2024 as the rain date
Application Location: West Genesee High School
Products to be Used: Cheetah Pro; Sightline A Herbicide
EPA Pesticide Registration Number: 228-743; 30409
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;
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.
Please feel free to contact Ken Coon, West Genesee Central School District pesticide representative, at one of the following:
Buildings and Grounds Office; 5301 West Genesee Street; Camillus, NY 13031
Phone: 315-487-4630; FAX 315-487-2786
Email Ken Coon, Director of Facilities, at ahovater@westgenesee.org.
If you have any trouble accessing the PDF documents on this page, please contact the Publications Office at publications@westgenesee.org or call (315) 487-2179.