| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.77 |
| Liaison | Breeana Sylvas |
| Submission Date | April 15, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of California, Merced
OP-9: Integrated Pest Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
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) :
The University IPM Plan includes the following components:
1) Prevention for animal and plant pests-Limiting food, shelter and water sources, implementing proper plant cultural practices.
2) Monitoring-Maintain a log which contains data of pest populations observed at specific campus locations.
Pest identification-Properly identify the target pest in order to provide best control methods.
3) Action Thresholds-Set action thresholds to determine tolerable damage and best control methods.
4) Control/Management methods-Utilize control methods which include; cultural, mechanical, physical, biological and chemical means. When chemical control methods are used, the least toxic material shall be chosen.
The website URL where information about the IPM plan(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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