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• Nonchemical pest preventative measures : Use nonchemical pest preventative measures either designed into the structure or implemented as part of the pest management activities.

  • Identification of least-risk pesticides : Determine least-risk pesticides based on inherent hazard and exposure potential, using a hazard review process such as the San Francisco Pesticide Hazard Screening Protocol . [119] If a pesticide that is not in the leastrisk category is selected, document the reason.

  • Documentation protocol : Choose a mechanism for documentation of inspection, monitoring, prevention, and control methods and for evaluation of the effectiveness of the IPM plan. Specify the metrics by which performance will be measured and describe the quality assurance process to evaluate and verify successful implementation of the plan.

  • Communication protocol : Establish a strategy for communications between the IPM team and the building occupants (for schools, faculty and staff). This strategy must include education about the IPM plan, participation in problem-solving, feedback mechanisms (e.g., a system for recording pest complaints), tracking repairs aimed at preventing pests, and a provision for notification of pesticide applications. At a minimum, the facility manager must notify any building occupant or employee who requests the IPM plan and post a sign at the application site (with pesticide name, EPA registration number [or local equivalent], and date of application), which must remain in place for at least 24 hours prior to application and 24 hours after notification.

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Option 2. Certified Integrated Pest Management Service (1 point)

Use a fully licensed pest management contractor to provide IPM services for the building. The company must be certified and in good standing with GreenPro, [120] EcoWise, [121] GreenShield, [122] or a local equivalent, and the service provided must constitute a certified service. If chemical pesticides are under consideration for landscape areas within the project boundary, use a contractor with appropriate licensure (e.g., as a pest control advisor or qualified applicator) to manage these areas.

REQUIREMENTS EXPLAINED

This credit encourages the use of an integrated pest management (IPM) plan using in-house, trained personnel, or hiring a certified IPM provider to address pests in and around the project.

119 San Francisco Environment Department, “Pest Management for City Departments,” n.d., https://sfenvironment.org/pestmanagement-for-city-departments. 120 Quality Pro, “The Credentials: GreenPro,” n.d., https://www.npmaqualitypro.org/available-credentials/greenpro/. 121 Ecowise Certified, “Index,” n.d., https://www.ecowisecertified.com/index.html. 122 Green Shield Certified, n.d., https://greenshieldcertified.org/.

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