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Integrated Pest Management. City of Ann Arbor Golf Courses and Natural Area Preservation (NAP). Integrated Pest Management.
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Integrated Pest Management City of Ann Arbor Golf Courses and Natural Area Preservation (NAP)
Integrated Pest Management • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an approach to pest control that uses regular monitoring to determine if and when treatments are needed and employs various tactics to keep pest numbers low enough to prevent intolerable damage or annoyance. Least toxic chemical controls are reserved as a last resort. (http://sfenvironment.org/article/pest-management/what-is-integrated-pest-management)
Integrated Pest Management • Employ Sound Cultural Practices to Promote Plant Health
Integrated Pest Management • Employ Sound Cultural Practices to Promote Plant Health • Select Thresholds for Acceptable and Unacceptable Levels of Pest Injury
Integrated Pest Management • Employ Sound Cultural Practices to Promote Plant Health • Select Thresholds for Acceptable and Unacceptable Levels of Pest Injury • Scout and Monitor Potential Pest Populations
Integrated Pest Management • Employ Sound Cultural Practices to Promote Plant Health • Select Thresholds for Acceptable and Unacceptable Levels of Pest Injury • Scout and Monitor Potential Pest Populations • Accurately Identify the Problem and Choose the Best Management Strategy
Integrated Pest Management • Employ Sound Cultural Practices to Promote Plant Health • Select Thresholds for Acceptable and Unacceptable Levels of Pest Injury • Scout and Monitor Potential Pest Populations • Accurately Identify the Problem and Choose the Best Management Strategy • Proper Timing for Treatment Methods
Integrated Pest Management • Employ Sound Cultural Practices to Promote Plant Health • Select Thresholds for Acceptable and Unacceptable Levels of Pest Injury • Scout and Monitor Potential Pest Populations • Accurately Identify the Problem and Choose the Best Management Strategy • Proper Timing for Treatment Methods • Evaluate Results and Keep Records
Applicator Certification • Michigan (Michigan Dept of Agriculture)and Federal (FIFRA) law regulates pesticide use • The City requires anyone applying pesticides on city-owned property to be certified through the State of Michigan • Commercial Applicators must take a “Core” exam and at least one category test (i.e. Forestry (2), Turfgrass (3A), Ornamentals (3B), Right-of-Way (6), etc)
Environmental Certifications • Leslie Park Golf course is a certified Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary and Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Steward • Huron Hills is not currently certified but work has begun.
Requirements for Certification • Need to show environmental stewardship in:
Requirements for Certification • Need to show environmental stewardship in: • Wildlife and Habitat Management
Requirements for Certification • Need to show environmental stewardship in: • Wildlife and Habitat Management • Water Conservation
Requirements for Certification • Need to show environmental stewardship in: • Wildlife and Habitat Management • Water Conservation • Water Quality Management
Requirements for Certification • Need to show environmental stewardship in: • Wildlife and Habitat Management • Water Conservation • Water Quality Management • Outreach and Education
Requirements for Certification • Need to show environmental stewardship in: • Wildlife and Habitat Management • Water Conservation • Water Quality Management • Outreach and Education • Site Visit and Environmental Action Plan
Requirements for Certification • Need to show environmental stewardship in: • Wildlife and Habitat Management • Water Conservation • Water Quality Management • Outreach and Education • Site Visit and Environmental Action Plan • Chemical Use Reduction and Safety
Requirements for Certification • Need to show environmental stewardship in: • Wildlife and Habitat Management • Water Conservation • Water Quality Management • Outreach and Education • Site Visit and Environmental Action Plan • Chemical Use Reduction and Safety
Chemical Use Reduction and Safety • Maintain Pesticide Use Records (Required by MDA Reg 636)
Chemical Use Reduction and Safety • Maintain Pesticide Use Records (Required by MDA Reg 636) • Dedicated Pesticide Mixing/Loading Pad (Required by MDA Reg 637)
Chemical Use Reduction and Safety • Maintain Pesticide Use Records (Required by MDA Reg 636) • Dedicated Pesticide Mixing/Loading Pad (Required by MDA Reg 637) • Dedicated Pesticide Storage Building (Suggested Best Management Practice)
Chemical Use Reduction and Safety • Maintain Pesticide Use Records (Required by MDA Reg 636) • Dedicated Pesticide Mixing/Loading Pad (Required by MDA Reg 637) • Dedicated Pesticide Storage Building (Suggested Best Management Practice)
Chemical Use Reduction and Safety • Maintain Pesticide Use Records (Required by MDA Reg 636) • Dedicated Pesticide Mixing/Loading Pad (Required by MDA Reg 637) • Dedicated Pesticide Storage Building (Suggested Best Management Practice) • Emergency Response Plan (Suggested Best Management Practice)
Chemical Use Reduction and Safety • Maintain Pesticide Use Records (Required by MDA Reg 636) • Dedicated Pesticide Mixing/Loading Pad (Required by MDA Reg 637) • Dedicated Pesticide Storage Building (Suggested Best Management Practice) • Emergency Response Plan (Suggested Best Management Practice)
Chemical Use Reduction and Safety • Maintain Pesticide Use Records (Required by MDA Reg 636) • Dedicated Pesticide Mixing/Loading Pad (Required by MDA Reg 637) • Dedicated Pesticide Storage Building (Suggested Best Management Practice) • Emergency Response Plan (Suggested Best Management Practice) • Post Notice of Pesticide Use on 1st and 10thTees (Suggested Best Management Practice and R705-12-91)
Chemical Use Reduction and Safety • Maintain Pesticide Use Records (Required by MDA Reg 636) • Dedicated Pesticide Mixing/Loading Pad (Required by MDA Reg 637) • Dedicated Pesticide Storage Building (Suggested Best Management Practice) • Emergency Response Plan (Suggested Best Management Practice) • Post Notice of Pesticide Use on 1st and 10thTees (Suggested Best Management Practice and R705-12-91)
Chemical Use Reduction and Safety • Maintain Pesticide Use Records (Required by MDA Reg 636) • Dedicated Pesticide Mixing/Loading Pad (Required by MDA Reg 637) • Dedicated Pesticide Storage Building (Suggested Best Management Practice) • Emergency Response Plan (Suggested Best Management Practice) • Post Notice of Pesticide Use on 1st and 10thTees (Suggested Best Management Practice and R705-12-91) • Drift Management Plan (Suggested Best Management Practice)
Chemical Use Reduction and Safety • Maintain Pesticide Use Records (Required by MDA Reg 636) • Dedicated Pesticide Mixing/Loading Pad (Required by MDA Reg 637) • Dedicated Pesticide Storage Building (Suggested Best Management Practice) • Emergency Response Plan (Suggested Best Management Practice) • Post Notice of Pesticide Use on 1st and 10thTees (Suggested Best Management Practice and R705-12-91) • Drift Management Plan (Suggested Best Management Practice) • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Approach and Best Management Practices (BMP)
Best Management Practices • Pest Triangle
Best Management Practices • Pest Triangle • Need the presence of a host
Best Management Practices • Pest Triangle • Need the presence of a host • Need environmental conditions favorable for pest
Best Management Practices • Pest Triangle • Need the presence of a host • Need environmental conditions favorable for pest • Need a pest
Best Management Practices • Pest Triangle • Need the presence of a host • Need environmental conditions favorable for pest • Need a pest • Disruption of any of the three legs will mean that a pest outbreak will not occur
Golf Course Examples • Dew Removal to Control Dollar Spot
Golf Course Examples • Dew Removal to Control Dollar Spot
Golf Course Examples • Dew Removal to Control Dollar Spot • Lower Toxicity Chemistry
NAP Examples • Current Control Techniques and Herbicides Used • Signage and Record Keeping • Reporting