IPM for Washington State Agencies and Higher Education

RCW 17.15
The legislature declares that it is the policy of the state of Washington to require all state agencies that have pest control responsibilities to follow the principles of integrated pest management." All state agencies including institutions of higher education (universities, community colleges, etc.) must have policies and procedures and produce a biennial summary report which is compiled and sent to the legislature.

Pesticide Posting and Notification Law for Public Schools and Licensed Daycare Facilities

RCW 17.21.415
 Washington public schools and licensed daycare facilities are required to inform parents and guardians of students and employees of pesticide use in buildings and on facility grounds. A comprehensive notification must be provided annually in writing that explains why and how pesticides are used and also notification must be provided before each application. Pesticide applications should be posted and records of the applications kept and made available.

Compliance Tools

Compliance Guide for the Use of Pesticides at Public Schools (K-12) and Licensed Daycare Centers*
The "Compliance Guide" provides a summary of the requirements of the legislation, a list of definitions, and information on notification and posting, recordkeeping and licensing.

WSDA Compliance Activities at Washington State Schools*
Letter sent to Washington state schools describing proposed inspections to determine compliance with the pesticide posting and notification legislation.

Schools & Licensed Day Cares Pesticide Notification & Records Inspection Checklist*
This is the checklist each WSDA inspector will use when conducting a routine inspection at a Washington state school or licensed day care center.

Pesticide Use Recordkeeping Computer Database
This program was developed to assist Washington state schools and licensed day-care centers in complying with the pesticide use recordkeeping requirements of RCW 17.21.415.

Waste Pesticide Disposal
WSDA, in conjunction with local agencies, regularly collects unusable pesticides for proper disposal. Contact the department through their toll free number (1-877-301-4555) to see if you qualify for this free service.

General Pesticide Laws

   * Available in Adobe Acrobat [.PDF file] format. To view and/or print PDF files, you first will need to download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader from this link.
 

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