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osnsizo�� <br /> 1. Based on field observations evaluate locations and sites where pest problems <br /> commonly occur to determine pest population, size, occurrence, and natural <br /> enemy population, if present. Identify conditions that contribute to the <br /> development of pest populations, and decisions and practices that could be <br /> employed to manage pest populations <br /> 2. Design, construct, and maintain landscapes and buildings to reduce and <br /> eliminate pest habitats; <br /> 3. Modify management practices including watering, mulching, waste management, <br /> and food storage to discourage the development of pest population; <br /> 4. Modify pest ecosystems to reduce food, water sources, and harborage; <br /> 5. Prioritize the use of physical controls such as mowing weeds, using traps, and <br /> installing barriers; <br /> 6. Use biological controls to introduce or enhance a pests' natural enemies; <br /> 7. When pest populations reach treatment thresholds (based on how much <br /> biological, aesthetic, economic or other damage is tolerable) non-pesticide <br /> management activities will be evaluated before considering the use of <br /> pesticides; <br /> 8. When pesticides are necessary, select reduced risk pesticides and use the <br /> minimum amounts needed to be effective; <br /> 9. Apply pesticides at the most effective treatment time, based on pest biology, <br /> monitoring, and other variables, such as weather, seasonal changes in wildlife <br /> use, and local conditions; and <br /> 10. Whenever possible, use pesticide application methods, such as containerized <br /> baits, that minimize opportunities for mobilization of the pesticide in storm water <br /> runoff. <br /> Departments performing pest management activities will identify an IPM coordinator <br /> who is responsible for assisting staff with implementation of this IPM policy. <br /> BACKGROUND <br /> Pesticides are defined as: any substance or mixture of substances intended for <br /> preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Pests can be insects, rodents <br /> and other animals, unwanted plants (weeds), bacteria or fungi. The term pesticide <br /> applies to herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, rodenticides, molluscicides and other <br /> substances used to control pests. <br /> Inteqrated Pest Manaqement (IPMI is an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on <br /> long-term prevention of pests or their damage through a combination of techniques <br /> such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of cultural practices, and <br /> use of resistant varieties. Pesticides are used only after monitoring indicates they are <br /> needed according to established guidelines, and treatments are made with the goal of <br /> removing only the target organism. Pest control materials are selected and applied in a <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> � Reso. # 15146 <br /> Aug9S'd9F3�PR <br />