January 21, 2000
Pest Management in Public Schools as Mandated by Public Act 91-0525
Dear School Administrator:
The Structural Pest Control Act (225 ILCS 235) is administered by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Senate Bill 529, signed by Governor Ryan on August 13, 1999 as P.A. 91-0525, amended the Structural Pest Control Act to cover indoor pesticide applications in schools. Public Act 91-0525 requires that public schools:
For your information, a copy of the amendment to the Structural Pest Control Act is attached. Also, the text of this Bill may be obtained from the Illinois General Assembly web site:www.legis.state.il.us/.
Department guidelines for IPM programs in schools may be found in two manuals: "Integrated Management of Structural Pests in Schools" (1994), (PDF format) which reviews IPM policies and "A Practical Guide to Management of Common Pests in Schools "(1999), (PDF format) which discusses the technical aspects of control of common pests. Also, the manuals are available upon written request by contacting the Division of Environmental Health at the address below.
Please note that exterior pesticide applications on school grounds are regulated under Senate Bill 527, which amends Section 3 of the Lawn Care Products Application and Notice Act, 415 ILCS 65/3. This Act is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDA). Senate Bill 527 became law when signed by the Governor on July 9, 1999 as P.A. 91-0099. Information regarding P.A. 91-0099 may be acquired from the Illinois General Assembly web site: http://www.legis.state.il.us/ or by contacting Mr. Tom Walker, Bureau of Environmental Programs, State Fairgrounds, P.O. Box 19281, Springfield, IL 62794-9281, telephone (217) 785-2427.
Because of the recent amendment mandating an IPM program by August 2000, public school administrators will have to draft specifications very carefully to receive appropriate services for an IPM program. If in-house personnel conduct the pest control program, they may need additional training to comply with the law. Consequently, the Department, assisted by the University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Pest Control Association, will conduct a series of training seminars on IPM that will provide school staff with the knowledge to contract for, or to supervise, an IPM program. The proposed program topics are:
| Syllabus: Integrated Pest Management for Public Schools | ||
| Time | Topic | Speakers Representing: |
|---|---|---|
| 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. | Introduction and Illinois Statutes Related to IPM | Illinois Department of Public Health |
| 10 A.M. to Noon | Brief Review of IPM Techniques for Common Pests in Schools | University of Illinois Extension |
| Lunch: Noon to 1 P.M. | ||
| 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. | Administration of IPM (Management, forms, etc.) | Illinois Pest Control Association |
| 2 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. (3:30 - 4 P.M. - Questions) |
Advantages and Disadvantages of In-house and Contract Pest Management (including costs) | |
| 4 P.M. | Adjourn | |
(Note: There will be one morning and one afternoon break.)
Attendees will receive the two manuals mentioned above and a certificate of attendance if they attend the entire seminar. If one or more of your staff want to attend the seminar on IPM, please have them complete and return the attached registration form. Attendees will receive written confirmation of their registration.
You can download the Pre-Registration Form (PDF format) print it out and mail it to the address found on the form.
For further information, contact pesticide program staff at IDPH, Division of Environmental Health, 525 West Jefferson, Springfield, IL, 217-782-5830 - TTY (hearing-impaired use only) 800-547-0466 - or by email.
Sincerely,
Fred Riecks, Program Manager
Linn D. Haramis, Ph.D., Entomologist
Structural Pest Control Program Division of Environmental Health
Email: lharamis@idph.state.il.us
Fax: 217-785-0253
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Illinois Department
of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-4977 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |