Education Childcare Facilities

Bugs and rodents can carry disease and spread infections. Children certainly should not be around them. All too often little thought is put into the pesticides that might be used to control these pests. Self-treating is too common. Applications are sometimes made by untrained or unlicensed staff members. Unfortunately, some of the “professionals” operate without knowledge of rules and regulations regarding pest management in educational and child care facilities, or with little consideration of the “big picture” when it comes to kids and pesticides.

With proper thought and preparation, the use of pesticides is not necessarily bad. By considering where, when, how, and what we apply PPC achieves success while properly reducing hazard.

Preventive Pest Control’s SOFT TOUCH program is the foundation for pest management in schools and child care facilities. Our program includes:

COMPREHENSIVE INITIAL FACILITIES AUDIT

Comprehensive Initial Facilities Audit (CIFA) to take a big picture look at your current processes and to propose scientific modifications for pest avoidance by studying:

• Current pest status and current pest management program review
• Facility processes and schedules
• State Regulations
• Pest attractions and harborages
• Pest Avoidance opportunities

LAYERED INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT WITH VARIED TECHNIQUES

• Ongoing inspections for pests and any conditions that encourage pests.
• Partnership with you to ensure pest avoidance.
• Monitoring, trapping, identification and trending of pests in your environment.
• Preventive or corrective actions only when appropriate to minimize or eliminate pests.

WHAT IS SCHOOL IPM

Integrated Pest Management, IPM, is a strategy that provides quality pest control using the least hazardous chemicals and techniques. IPM is not a particular pest control provider, but rather an approach that can be used by anyone with proper training.

Kids deserve a safe place to learn and grow. But bullies and drugs aren’t the only threats to a safe school. Pest control is an important, but often overlooked, part of school safety. Besides insects, weeds, and rodents, pesticides used to control them are potentially hazardous to kids.

NEW MEXICO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (EXCERPT)

TITLE 8 SOCIAL SERVICES
CHAPTER 16
CHILD CARE LICENSING
PART 2
CHILD CARE CENTERS, OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS, FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES, AND OTHER EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS

8.16.2.29 BUILDING, GROUNDS AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTERS

B. PEST CONTROL:
(1) All licensed child care centers must use a New Mexico licensed applicator whenever applying pesticides on the center’s buildings or grounds.

(2) The licensed applicator may not apply pesticides when children are on the premises.

(3) Parents, guardians, and staff must be notified at least two days prior to spraying or applying pesticides.

(4) All food storage, preparation, and serving areas must be covered and protected from spraying or application of pesticides.

• Phone: (505) 792-8380
• Fax: (505) 345-2632
• Chesley@ppcabq.com
• Weekday Hours: 8:00 – 7:00
• Saturday Hours: 8:00 – 4:00
• Sunday: Closed
• Chesley Elkins (Branch Managers)

5130 2nd Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107