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made to eliminate the practice of treating buildings every month even when pest problems <br /> do not exist. These practices will reduce pesticide use and save the City money. <br /> Insect and rodent pests enter and infest structures when they find food, water, access, and <br /> shelter. IPM emphasizes eliminating sources of food and water, and limiting the ways pests <br /> enter or find refuge in a building. IPM practices would include caulking holes and cracks, <br /> removing clutter, and installing door sweeps. <br /> Recognizing that pest management is an on -going and evolving discipline, this policy shall <br /> be subject to change and other updating modifications as needed to reflect new laws, <br /> information, techniques, equipment and materials. <br /> Reviewing Plans for New Construction and Landscape Projects <br /> Poorly- planned landscape designs may require intensive maintenance and greater reliance <br /> on pesticides for pest control than landscapes created with IPM design specifications. In <br /> planning, designing, and installing landscape owned and managed by the City, site <br /> objectives shall include future management and maintenance practices that protect and <br /> enhance natural ecosystems. A landscape, facility, or road right -of -way should be planned <br /> and designed taking into account parameters that will enhance the intended use of the land <br /> and minimize pest problems. <br /> Contractors <br /> When a department enters into a new contract or extends the term of an existing contract <br /> that authorizes a contractor to apply pesticides to City property, the contract shall obligate <br /> the contractor to comply with all provisions of this IPM Policy. The City shall ensure that <br /> contractors train their staff on the proper use and application of pesticides. <br /> Precautionary Principle <br /> It is the policy of the City to adopt, properly implement and practice low risk/least hazardous <br /> Integrated Pest Management with the goal of minimizing the risk of pesticide exposure to <br /> staff, the environment, and the public. The City understands that pesticide use will not be <br /> eliminated but by following the guidelines outlined in this policy staff can greatly reduce the <br /> amount of pesticides being used. <br /> All aspects of the program will be in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations <br /> and county policies. All departments within the City must conform to the IPM Strategy. <br /> Draft Policy Last Updated: August 2010 <br />