Pesticide/Herbicide use in schools and daycares- PA regulations - any info please!?

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I know PA gov or the federal gov has some sort of regulations about applying lawn treatments, pesticides, herbicides, etc. on or near schools and daycare facilities.  But, I can't find any info on it!
I'm touring daycares now, and b/c of a history of cancer in my family (in 2 cases, the person was told exposure to these types of chemicals was a contributing factor) I want to find a facility that I'm sure is following the regulations/recommendations.  But, I don't know what they are!

Any help would be great.  Thanks!

metimoteo · Accepted Answer

Contact the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Within this department, there are several divisions/bureaus charged with maintaining public safety re the use or application of pesticides. Here are some links that may be useful to you:

http://www.agriculture.state.pa.us/agriculture/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=127130

https://www.paplants.state.pa.us/PesticideApplicator/ApplicatorExternalSearch.aspx

http://www.agriculture.state.pa.us/agriculture/lib/agriculture/plantindustryfiles/forms/Informaiton_&_Application_1-08.pdf

Mar · Answer

Pesticide/Herbicide is in lawn fertilizer or lawn sprays. Check at your local gardening place also on line with the Dept. of Agriculture.

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Pesticide/Herbicide use in schools and daycares- PA regulations - any info please!?

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