Recognizing Green List Products for Texas Schools
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- December 7, 2021
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Overview
All public school districts in Texas must have an Integrated Pest Management Coordinator who keeps detailed records of pesticide applications and confirms that the district or its pest control provider uses the least hazardous methods to control pests. Texas school pesticide regulations classify all pesticides as Green, Yellow, or Red Category products. This publication explains the requirements associated with each category. A detailed table includes the most common active ingredients used in Green Category products and current trade names associated with them. (7 pages)
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