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MSAD 15 Pesticide application notice

Pesticide Application Notice for MSAD 15

Dear Parent, Guardian, or Staff Member:

I am writing to let you know that a pesticide with the trade name of Conserve, and the EPA registration number of 62719-291, is scheduled to be applied on Wednesday May 24, 2023. Rain/wind date will be Thursday May 26, 2023, at Gray New Gloucester High School track (trees that between track and baseball field). Application will be done early in the morning and is safe for reentry after it dries. This is being done to help manage Browntail Moth as part of our Integrated Pest Management Program to ensure a healthy school environment. Signs will also be posted at access points and at this central location at least two working days prior to, and will remain posted for 48 hours after the application. This notice is being provided at least five days prior to the planned pesticide application in accordance with our school’s Integrated Pest Management Policy and in compliance with Maine Board of Pesticides Control Regulation CMR 01-026 Chapter 27.

For further information regarding this action please contact the IPM Coordinator Gary Arseanult at garsenaut@sad15.org

Sincerely,
Geoffrey K Robbins