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Pesticides use in schools and school grounds
This monograph was produced for the National Environmental Health Forum, which the enHealth Council replaced. It is one of a number of monographs in the General Series.
This monograph has been developed to address some of the community concern over the use of pesticides in schools. They aim to provide information on pests and pesticides, and how pesticides can be used safely as a component of integrated pest management.
The document is intended for school principals, teachers, parent organisations and pest management technicians. They may also be useful for people involved in pest management in buildings other than schools, to local government officers, and to interested members of the public.
The monograph includes:
- suggested practices for integrated pest management;
- information on pesticides, including their toxicity and safe use;
- a list of pests and the pesticides which may be used against them;
- a code of practice for pest management technicians;
- a list of organisations which can be contacted for more information or advice.
PDF printable version of Pesticides use in schools and school grounds (PDF 248 KB)
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