Pesticide products are applied periodically throughout the school year at Schuylerville CSD, requiring advance notice to the public and 48-hour closures of the treated areas, pursuant to State Education Law Section 409-H. The next application will be Tuesday, July 2 at the middle school football practice field. The field will be closed for 48 hours and reopen on Thursday, July 4. Currently, the practice field has invasive grass and weeds and is pitted and uneven in areas. If left untreated, the field will deteriorate to a point where it is unsafe for play. The first step in the repair is to treat the grass and then work to reestablish it.
- Product to be Used: Speedzone Herbicide
- EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Pesticide Registration Number: 2217-833
As a general reminder, the following pesticide applications are not subject to prior notification requirements:
- When 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;
- Silica gels and other nonvolatile ready-to-use pastes, foams, or gels in areas inaccessible to children;
- Boric acid and disodium octa borate 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.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Schuylerville Central District pesticide representative/Director of Facilities, Paul Irish (irishp@schuylerville.org) or 518-695-3255, ext. 3270.