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School IPM—COVID-19/Microbial Control and Pest Prevention
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Disinfecting, Sanitizing & Cleaning
Effective prevention and management of microbial pests such as bacteria, fungi and viruses is an essential component of any IPM program. Disinfection and sanitizing products are pesticides and their use in schools must be consistent with state and federal laws. Unsafe use and overuse can pose a risk to human health. Hand-application of most disinfectants and sanitizers with non-powered equipment used in the course of routine cleaning is exempted from notification and posting requirements (see Chapter 27).
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Response Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfection
- Disinfectants and COVID-19 (Maine BPC)
- COVID-19 Disinfectant Information and Search Tool (EPA)
- Cleaning for Healthier Schools: Infection Control Handbook (Revised for COVID-19, Flu, H1N1 & more)
- Disinfectant Use Safety Training Video (Nat'l Pesticide Information Center)
Ventilation and Filtration
- Air Cleaners, HVAC Filters and Coronavirus (EPA)
- Portable Air Cleaner Guide (UC Boulder/Harvard)
- COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Specific School Spaces(Yale School of Public Health)
- COVID-19 Aerosol Risk Estimator (Portland State/U of Oregon)
General Cleaning Resources
- Cleaning for Asthma-safe Schools Tool Kit (EPA)
- Design for the Environment Safer Product Selection Tool (EPA)
- GreenSeal.org (list of lower-risk products)
- Informed Green Solutions (resources for cleaning and disinfecting schools and daycares)
- Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting (PDF) (Mass Dept. of Early Education and Care)