| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.90 |
| Liaison | Megan Butler |
| Submission Date | July 19, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Macalester College
OP-9: Integrated Pest Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Jerry
Nelson Grounds Manager Facilities Services |
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The size of the campus grounds :
53
Acres
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The size of campus grounds that are maintained in accordance with a four-tiered IPM plan :
53
Acres
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A brief description of the IPM plan(s) :
It is Macalester College’s policy to use pesticides only after pests have been properly identified, the population exceeds tolerance thresholds, all possible treatment methods have been investigated and evaluated, and cultural, biological, and mechanical controls have been determined to be ineffective against the particular pest. Preventative measures are favored in all cases and particularly taken into account when designing new perennial plantings at which time pest resistant varieties can be selected. Additionally, as increasing tolerance levels and action thresholds is often the most sustainable option in the case of many low-risk pests, such as broad leaf weeds, the college strives to balance sustainable pest management with the campus aesthetic by educating students, faculty, staff, and visitors about IPM.
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The website URL where information about the IPM plan(s) is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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