Despite the ongoing use of high hazard pesticides in most of our schools, a growing number of Washington districts are showing that dedication to least-toxic pest control can keep schools pest and pesticide free.

A strong policy is the backbone of a good pest management program. A growing number of school districts in Washington state and around the country are adopting policies that successfully eliminate the use of high hazard pesticides and focus, instead, on least-toxic pest management.

Check out what these three districts have done to implement least-toxic and preventive practices:

• Bainbridge
• Tahoma
• Vancouver