Advisory Board: Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee-Decision-Making Subcommittee
Subject: 6. REVIEW commensal rodent and gopher management decision documents and DETERMINE whether there is interest in revising the documents and ADVISE staff on the preferred process for making revisions.
Presenter: Wade Finlinson
Contact: 925.655.3214
Information:
The bylaws of the Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee (IPMAC) list several purposes of the Committee. Those include:
• Making policy recommendations upon assessment of current pest issues and evaluation of possible IPM solutions.
• Providing a forum for communication and information exchange among members in an effort to identify, encourage, and stimulate the use of best or promising pest management practices.
• Promoting transparency in pest management decision-making by County Departments.
Referral History and Update:
The IPM Decision-Making Subcommittee is currently the only standing subcommittee of IPMAC. In pursuit of the above purposes, the Subcommittee creates and revises documentation to transparently depict rationale for pest management decisions within County operations. These documents often include recommendations for operational refinement.
During the April 17, 2025 meeting of this Subcommittee, this Subcommittee discussed a tentative work plan that would initiate a review of commensal rodent and gopher decision documents. The last revision of the commensal rodent and gopher management decision documents was completed in 2016. The item was placed on the July 17th agenda, but was not considered due to lack of time.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Staff recommends reviewing the attached documents and advising on potential revisions.