| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.74 |
| Liaison | Andrew Horning |
| Submission Date | March 27, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Michigan
OP-9: Integrated Pest Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.07 / 2.00 |
Terrance
Alexander Executive Director Office of Campus Sustainability |
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) :
U-M Grounds divides campus into 3 priority areas, based upon aesthetic need. For example, high profile areas, like the Central Campus Diag, that require a high aesthetic are labeled as Priority 1, while remote areas, like loading docks and woodlots, with little aesthetic need are labeled as Priority 3. The IPM program begins with the identification of pests and associated monitoring. Pest problems are prevented without chemicals but through activities that support plant vigor (e.g. soil improvement). Next, action thresholds are set. These thresholds vary and are dependent on the priority area, the diagnosed pest problem and the host plant. If the action threshold is met for an area, pest and plant, chemical control methods may be used.
The website URL where information about the IPM plan(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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