“We pledge to manage our mowed turf areas and green spaces without the use of weed killers or insecticides used for cosmetic purposes.” (Excludes spot treatment rarely-used to address invasive species)
“We pledge to manage our mowed turf areas and green spaces without the use of weed killers or insecticides used for cosmetic purposes.”
(Excludes spot treatment rarely-used to address invasive species)
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Who are you? —Please choose an option—School DistrictPublic ParkChildcare CenterInstitutionResident
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Name of Point of Contact
Name of childcare, business, or home
Telephone number
Address of childcare, business, or home (ex. 123 Blue St, Cedar Falls, IA)
How many children do you care for?
Acreage of lawn area that is not sprayed (estimate if necessary)
We pledge to eliminate use of weed killers(herbicides) and insecticides on our grounds and playground areasYes
We pledge to disseminate information about pesticide harms provided by Good Neighbor Iowa to parents.Yes
We pledge to implement practices that significantly reduce the need for any pesticide application for indoor pests.Yes
We pledge to follow the guidelines outlined in CFOC Standard 5.2.8.1.: Integrated Pest Management regarding Integrated Pest Management in and around our facility. Guidelines may be found at: http://cfoc.nrckids.org/StandardView/StdNum/5.2.8.1+ For further Integrated Pest Management resources, contact us at Good Neighbor Iowa. Yes
Is it okay to share your choice to pledge on social media, like Facebook and Twitter? Good Neighbor Iowa uses social media to communicate our work with the public. We feel it is important to share with Iowans that childcare providers are eliminating pesticide use for the health of our children. With your consent, we may share information about your choice to pledge, and to celebrate your leadership in the state! YesNo
Questions or comments?
With your pledge, we will send you a free yard sign! Please choose the design you would like:
Yellow "Healthy Kid Zone"Pink "Pollinator Yard"Blue "Protect Our Water"Purple "Good Neighbor"Red, white & blue "Freedom Lawn"Teal "Healthy Pet Zone"I do not want a lawn sign
Name of School District
Street Address (ex. 123 Blue St, Cedar Falls, IA)
Number of schools being pledged Good Neighbor Iowa might contact you for more information on individual schools
Number of children in schools
Phone Number of Point of Contact
Name of Park/County Conservation Board/Governing City If you are pledging city parks or a county conservation board, Good Neighbor Iowa might contact you for further information on all the parks under your "jurisdiction"?.
Name of Institution
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