Pest Management in Schools Schools must manage pests to prevent
injury, disease and damage to property, maintain buildings in
sound condition, prevent the loss of aesthetic amenity, minimise
disruption to teaching and sporting activities, and arrest the
spread of pests from the school into the surrounding community
and environment. First published in August 2008, this web
publication has been prepared by the APVMA to address community
concerns about the use of pesticides in schools, and provide
guidance and information on the safe and effective use of
pesticides in this situation. It is intended for managerial and
teaching staff, students, parents, school councils, pest control
operators, local government officers and the general public.
Download the publication Pest Management in Schools - August
2009 (PDF, 307kb).