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What Is IPM?
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a science-based sustainable approach used in controlling pest problems of all types, including weeds, fungi, insects, and rodents.
Over the past year at City Council's direction, the City has phased out chemical herbicides to address community concerns. In its place, the Public Works Department has piloted alternative strategies such as no-mow zones, hand-weeding, mulching, and targeted goat grazing. Being mindful of limited resources, the City's IPM strategy offers safe, effective techniques to protect our parks, public spaces, and everyone who uses them.
Combined IPM Strategies Create a More Sustainable Environment
Operational and Ecological Challenges
While the City's current IPM approaches support environmental and public health goals, they have also presented operational and ecological challenges, including Public Works increased resource needs and cost - especially in controlling persistent noxious and invasive weeks like poison hemlock and knotweed - as well as differing expectations within the community.
Why it Matters IPM helps protect our air, water, and pollinators through thoughtful, responsible pest control. It focuses on long-term solutions - not quick fixes - to support the ongoing health of our environment and community.
What Is IPM?
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a science-based sustainable approach used in controlling pest problems of all types, including weeds, fungi, insects, and rodents.
Over the past year at City Council's direction, the City has phased out chemical herbicides to address community concerns. In its place, the Public Works Department has piloted alternative strategies such as no-mow zones, hand-weeding, mulching, and targeted goat grazing. Being mindful of limited resources, the City's IPM strategy offers safe, effective techniques to protect our parks, public spaces, and everyone who uses them.
Combined IPM Strategies Create a More Sustainable Environment
Operational and Ecological Challenges
While the City's current IPM approaches support environmental and public health goals, they have also presented operational and ecological challenges, including Public Works increased resource needs and cost - especially in controlling persistent noxious and invasive weeks like poison hemlock and knotweed - as well as differing expectations within the community.
Why it Matters IPM helps protect our air, water, and pollinators through thoughtful, responsible pest control. It focuses on long-term solutions - not quick fixes - to support the ongoing health of our environment and community.
