The Illinois General Assembly requires that public schools notify parents/guardians and school employees at least 48 hours prior to any pesticide applications on school property. The term “pesticide” includes insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides and fungicides. The notification requirement extends to both indoor and outdoor pesticide applications. Excluded from the notification requirements are antimicrobial agents (such as disinfectants, sanitizers or deodorizers), and insecticide or rodenticide baits.

District 45 has established a registry including individuals who wish to be notified in advance of any administration of pesticide applications. To be included on this registry, or to ask any question regarding the school’s pest management practices, please contact District 45 Director of Buildings & Grounds Kevin Carver at (630) 516-7314.