Pest Management

Advisory to Parents

Liz Boeve, Director of Operations
December 1, 2011

Dear Parent or Guardian:

The Spring Lake Public School District utilizes an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to control pests. IPM is a pest management system that utilizes all suitable techniques in a total pest management system with the intent of preventing pests from reaching unacceptable levels or to reduce an existing population to an acceptable level. Pest management techniques emphasize pest exclusion and biological controls. However, as with most pest control programs, chemical controls may also be utilized.

You have the right to be informed prior to any application of an insecticide, fungicide or herbicide made to the school grounds or buildings during this school year. In certain emergencies, such as an infestation of stinging insects, pesticides may be applied without prior notice to prevent injury to students, but you will be notified following any such application. If you need prior notification, please complete the Prior Notification Request on the attached PDF and submit to:

Spring Lake Public Schools
Attn: Administrative Office
345 Hammond Street, Spring Lake, MI 49456
616/846-5500