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UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO PESTICIDE POLICY

The University at Buffalo recognizes the potentially serious risks inherent in using chemical pesticides in the school environment, and therefore authorizes the implementation of a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for all school buildings and grounds. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) will be defined as the coordinated uses of physical, biological and cultural (non – toxic, mechanical) controls and least-toxic pest control products and techniques, to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage by economical means, with the least possible hazard to people, property and the environment. An IPM program is to include selection of well-adapted or native species when developing landscape plans to decrease the reliance on pesticides for aesthetic controls. Additionally, an IPM program must include an educational component to convey the health and ecosystem effects as a result of pesticide lawn applications and subsequently the reasoning for non-chemical lawn care. Integrated Pest Management involves the monitoring of threatening plant and animal species, establishment of damage levels, modification of habitats (to eliminate sources of food, water, harborage and entry), utilization of least-toxic controls, keeping of records, and evaluation of performance on an ongoing basis. A pesticide will be defined as any insecticide, rodenticide, herbicide, acricide, algicide, slimicide, disinfectant or other chemical utilized to kill or repel a dangerous, destructive or unwanted species. The University at Buffalo will:

		Establish an IPM Committee (which will include, but not be limited to: the facility manager, grounds supervisor of North and South campus, an Environmental Task Force representative, Occupational Health and Safety representative, University Administration representative, Chemistry or Biology Department representative, Environmental Studies Department representative, Residence Life representative, Athletic Department representative, Custodial representative, entomologist, UB Environmental Network (student–run) representative, student monitor intern);
		Not use herbicides without review and approval of the IPM committee;
		Immediately eliminate all broadleaf weed control on turf areas;
		Find alternatives to reduce and eliminate the use of Roundup:
		Prohibit the use of all organophosphate and carbamate pesticides;
		Post notices on grounds and in campus newspapers one week in advance of any pesticide application, absent emergencies;
		Maintain detailed records of all pest control procedures;
		Adhere to the Campus Wildlife Policy;
		Prohibit pesticide applications within one hundred feet of any childcare center on campus, as well as any department that requests for no pesticides to be used;
		Seek to employ organic fertilizers;
		Incorporate this policy into the Master Landscaping Design process and all landscaping designs;
		Develop an educational program to convey the environmental and public health dangers of chemical pesticides and the benefits of alternative lawn care.