Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 46.60
Liaison Caitlin McLennan
Submission Date Oct. 22, 2013
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

Utah State University
OP-9: Integrated Pest Management

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.24 / 2.00 Todd Hlavaty
IPM Coordinator
Facilities Maintenance
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The size of the campus grounds :
4,189 Acres

The size of campus grounds that are maintained in accordance with a four-tiered IPM plan :
500 Acres

A brief description of the IPM plan(s) :

The IPM Plan outlines the procedures to be followed to protect the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors from pests and pesticide hazards while maintaining tolerable pest pressure within USU buildings.

USU IPM Policy Objectives:
• Improve indoor air quality and health by minimizing pesticide use indoors
• Outline a plan of action for response to pest sightings and complaints
• Develop and pest monitoring and control program ensuring the safety and health of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Prevent loss or damage to structures or property by pests
• Ensure the sustainability of the facilities IPM Program
• Appoint an IPM Coordinator and Committee
• Establish standards for safe pesticide storage and record keeping
• Outline pest tolerance thresholds

USU’s IPM Plan also incorporates voluntary compliance with the regulations promulgated by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food for pesticide use and licensing of pesticide applicators.


The website URL where information about the IPM plan(s) is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

The acreage only includes cultivated grounds.


The acreage only includes cultivated grounds.

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