A teacher uses a can of “Raid” to eliminate some ants in the corner of his/her classroom. Do the notification and posting requirements apply in this case?
First, the teacher would be in violation of the Pesticide Control Act of 1973 since only certified applicators may apply pesticides. Second, the room and any adjoining rooms sharing a common ventilation system must be evacuated and closed off for 7 hours. Third, because a pesticide was applied in a school by someone other than a certified pesticide applicator, the district could be penalized anywhere from a warning letter to a fine of up to $10,000 depending on the situation. Finally, the room must now have a pest control sign posted for the next 48 hours, and the school must notify by phone all persons that requested such notification.
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