Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Landscape Maintenance Pest Control
Landscape maintenance includes pest control and management. The use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices and other non-chemical pest control methods (e.g., traps) should be used wherever practicable.
Pollution Prevention Guidelines
- Avoid using pesticides when rain is forecasted.
- Never mix or prepare pesticides near storm drains or drainage areas.
- Only prepare the amount of pesticide necessary for the task and apply the lowest effective rate for pest control.
- Use application methods that reduce off-target exposure, such as minimizing spray drift and exploring alternative techniques.
- Incorporate fertilizers into the soil instead of spreading them on the surface.
- Regularly calibrate pesticide and fertilizer equipment to prevent over-application.
- Sweep up any spilled fertilizer from pavements and sidewalks before irrigating.
- Dispose of all pesticide and fertilizer waste according to local environmental regulations.
Resources
University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management (UC IPM)
The University of California Statewide IPM Program (UC IPM) helps residents, growers, land managers, community leaders, and other professional pest managers prevent and solve pest problems with the least unintended impacts on people and their surroundings.