It is the goal of Newport Mesa Unified School District to implement an Integrated Pest Management strategy by focusing on long-term prevention or suppression of pests through accurate pest identification, frequent monitoring for pest presence, applying appropriate action response levels, and by making the habitat less conducive to pests using sanitation, mechanical and physical controls.

Pesticides that are effective will be used in a manner that minimizes risks to people, property, and the environment, and only after other options have been shown ineffective. When chemical applications are necessary, NMUSD uses the least toxic products approved by the California EPA and Department of Pesticide Regulations for use in schools.

Applications are made when children and staff are not likely to come into contact with the treated area, often on weekends, school holidays or by coordinating with the school site when the target area is not in use. Our applicators receive annual training from a licensed training professional for the products that are used.

This document summarizes the information found in the completed template that meets the Healthy Schools Act requirement for an integrated pest management (IPM) plan. An IPM plan is required if a school district uses pesticides1.