Integrated Pest Management (IPM. A process for evaluating and selecting a program from available techniques to reduce pest populations in an ecologically, economically, and socially acceptable manner. Programs may include one or a combination of available techniques, which may include the use of pesticides, cultural or silvicultural treatments, biological control agents, host resistance, genetic control, mechanical destruction or trapping, and behavioral chemicals including attractants and repellants. Intensity (Fire Management) How hot a fire is. Specifically, a measure (in BTUs per foot per second) of the energy released per unit of time in an area of actively burning fire. The amount of heat released per foot of fire front per second. Intermediate Harvest A collective term for any treatment or tending designed to enhance growth, quality, vigor, and composition of the stand after establishment or regeneration and prior to final harvest. Invasive Species Any non-native species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health (Executive Order 13112, 1999). Ips (Pine Engraver Beetle) A genus of bark beetle that feeds beneath the bark of pines, typically killing branches, tops or entire trees. These beetles often breed in logging slash or attack stressed and injured pines. Irregular Shelterwood (Timber Management) A silvicultural method characterized by a relatively long regeneration period during which some of the trees of the overwood are retained to complete growth to optimum size and quality. The trees reserved may be the best and most vigorous of the dominants, as in typical shelterwood cuttings. They may also be trees of the lower crown classes that have grown slowly in the past, but are capable of rapid growth if released. In either case, the reserved trees tend to hamper the development of regeneration beneath them so that the new stand will have a distribution of ages broader than that of truly even-aged stands. J K
Integrated Pest Management (IPM. A. It is the intent of the District to minimize the use of chemical pest control. To meet this intent, the Contractor shall develop an integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM). This plan shall be submitted within 90 days of the start of maintenance. The IPM plan shall contain the following components:
Integrated Pest Management (IPM. All employees must have experience and training in IPM techniques, see attached document with the City new IPM policy approved by City Council March 5, 2024. Once the contract has been awarded and before Contractor begins work, all employees who will be working on this contract must attend the City’s one-day IPM Implementation Training. If there is substantial turnover in employees during the contract period, the Contractor will inform SRW and (an) additional training session(s) may be held. Personnel must be able to identify common weeds, native, and landscaping plants common at these facilities.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM. DRAFT Contractor shall ensure that work locations and kitchens are maintained to prevent the entrance and harborage of animals, birds, and vermin, including but not limited to, rodents and insects. Contractor shall ensure that IPM practices are implemented to provide a pest free environment. IPM practices include but are not limited to: Keep garbage tightly covered and remove from kitchen quickly and properly. Properly store all food and supplies. Seal cracks and other openings to the outside. Use traps and baits to monitor the pest population. When pests are discovered, Contractor shall utilize the services of a certified/licensed pest control company to inspect, fumigate, and perform pest control services. Pest Control Reports shall be kept on file and made available for review by County upon request. HOURS/DAYS OF WORK Contractor’s Staff shall be available to County every day during normal business hours. For any disruption of Services, Contractor shall submit a written request to County’s Program Manager at least five (5) business days in advance of the closure/deviation date. This notice is to state the date and reason for the closure and to provide an action plan to ensure that delivery of Services is not disrupted. An action plan must be approved by County prior to implementation. Contractor shall ensure that all GPDP Meal Clients receive meals for days that Contractor is closed. SPECIFIC WORK REQUIREMENTS
Integrated Pest Management (IPM. IPM is a decision making process for managing pests that uses monitoring to determine pest injury levels and combines biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools to minimize health, environmental and financial risks. IPM emphasizes the use of extensive knowledge about the target pests, such as infestation thresholds, life histories, environmental requirements and natural enemies to compliment and facilitate biological and other natural control measures of pests. IPM uses the least toxic pesticides only as a last resort for controlling pests.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM. Plan Contractor shall submit with its proposal the IPM Plan. If aspects of the IPM Plan are incomplete or unacceptable, the contractor will have five (5) days to submit a revision after notification. The Contractor shall be responsible for carrying out work according to the approved IPM Plan. At a minimum, the IPM Plan shall consist of the following:
Integrated Pest Management (IPM. The City of El Cerrito has adopted policies, procedures and sustainable landscaping standards that include IPM, ReScape (formerly Bay-Friendly) Landscaping Principles and industry best practices. These standards nurture soil health and ecological diversity, reduce staff and the public’s exposure to pesticides, and reduce toxicity in public areas, water bodies and other sensitive habitats. Contractor adherence to these policies, goals and pest prevention priorities is required.
