July 18, 2023
Dear Parent, Guardian, and School Staff:
Pursuant to State Education Law Section 409-H, this notice is to inform you of a pending pesticide
application to the Cohen Elementary school grounds. You may wish to discuss with Todd VanHouten,
the designated school representative, what precautions are being taken to protect your child 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 [NPTN]
Information Line at 800/858-7378 or e-mailed @ nptn@ace.orst.edu or the New York State Department
of Health Center for Environmental Health Information Line at 800/458-1158.
Required Information Information Details
Application Date July 21, 2023 (rain date July 28)
Application Location Landscaped bank next to administrative parking near
Cohen Middle School office entrance
Product to be Used Credit 41 Extra Herbicide
EPA Pesticide Registration Number 71368-20
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 designatedbiopesticides;
□ 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 Elmira Heights Central School District pesticide representative at:
2083 College Ave, Elmira Heights, NY 14903, 607-734-7114 ext. 2545, rvanhouten@heightsschools.com,
for further information on these requirements, including
tion on products that are scheduled to be applied at this school.