Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 55.74
Liaison James Speer
Submission Date Nov. 1, 2013
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Indiana State University
OP-9: Integrated Pest Management

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Stephanie Krull
Grounds Manager
Facilities Management
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The size of the campus grounds :
207.16 Hectares

The size of campus grounds that are maintained in accordance with a four-tiered IPM plan :
207.16 Hectares

A brief description of the IPM plan(s) :

Wherever possible, the preferred method is to use biological controls or natural substances for controlling pests, plant diseases, and weeds on campus, when natural diversity planning has failed. This allows us to limit the type and quantity of chemical and other less desirable controls.

If the use of chemicals is unavoidable, we use less potent chemicals whenever possible. Chemicals are applied according to safety regulations and guidelines. Application usually occurs during the early morning hours or on weekends to limit interaction within the campus community.

Facilities has developed five maintenance levels for campus that are based on public appearance and natural priorities for each area. The central grassy quad of campus is maintained in a more manicured state while other green spaces around campus are maintained using less intensive techniques that allow for more natural mulching, less watering, and greater natural biological control. We have 278 acres of remote landholdings that are used for research and recreation training. These properties have a higher action threshold for insect and disease that results in less interaction, but all properties are controlled for invasive species.


The website URL where information about the IPM plan(s) is available:
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