| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.66 |
| Liaison | Mark Lichtenstein |
| Submission Date | April 26, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
OP-9: Integrated Pest Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Christine
Langlois Assistant Director of Physical Plant for Maintenance and Operations Physical Plant |
The size of the campus grounds :
The size of campus grounds that are maintained in accordance with a four-tiered IPM plan :
A brief description of the IPM plan(s) :
c. SUNY-ESF minimizes the exposure of campus members and visitors to toxic chemicals that may be used in the control of animal, insect and vegetation pests. ESF prohibits the use of toxic chemicals whenever options for alternate means of control are available. Animal pest control includes trap and release, physical deterrents (nix-a-lite, bird netting and ultrasonic harassment), products with natural deterrents (borax and soap sprays) and integrated pest management techniques. Plant pest control includes hand weeding, water/light deprivation and integrated pest management techniques. SUNY-ESF does not use fertilizer unless necessary. Organic fertilizers are used in lieu of chemical fertilizers whenever possible.
The website URL where information about the IPM plan(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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