Dear Parent, Guardian, Neighbor and School Staff:

Pursuant to State Education Law Section 409-H, this notice is to inform you of a pending pesticide application to the Warrensburg Jr/Sr High School and Elementary School athletic fields. You may wish to discuss with the designated school representative, Jon Parker, Director of Facilities, what precautions are being taken to protect you from exposure to these pesticides.

Further information about the product(s) being applied, including any warnings that may appear on the label of the pesticide(s) that are pertinent to the protection of humans, animals, or the environment, can be obtained by calling the National Pesticide Telecommunications Network Information Phone Number (1-800-858-7378) or the New York State Department of Health Center for Environmental Health Info Line at 1-800-458-1158.

Required Information Details
Application Date: July 2, 2025 [depending on the weather]
Application Location: Warrensburg Junior/Senior High School and Elementary Athletic Fields
Product to be Used: Merit .02 Plus Fertilizer
EPA Pesticide Registration Number: 4332134934704

As a reminder, the following pesticide applications are not subject to prior notification requirements:

• a school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72-hours following an application;
• anti-microbial products;
• nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children;
• nonvolatile insecticidal baits in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children;
• silica gels and other nonvolatile ready-to-use pastes, foams, or gels in areas inaccessible to children;
• boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate;
• the application of EPA designated biopesticides;
• the application of EPA designated exempt materials under 40CFR152.25;
• the use of aerosol products with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect individuals from an imminent threat from stinging and biting insects including venomous spiders, bees, wasps, and hornets.

Please feel free to contact the Warrensburg Central School District pesticide representative Jon Parker, at 518-623-2861 x121; parkerj@wcsd.org or the Superintendent, Amy Langworthy, at 518-623-2861 x224; langworthya@wcsd.org: 103 Schroon River Road; Warrensburg, NY 12885; fax: 518.623.2961 for further information on these requirements, including information on products that are scheduled to be applied in the school.

Regards,
Amy Langworthy
Superintendent of Schools

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