Advisory Board: Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee-Decision-Making Subcommittee
Subject: 7. PLAN October 16, 2025 meeting
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:
On March 20, 2025, IPMAC reviewed draft goals for each subcommittee. The 2025 priorities identified by the IPMAC Chair, Decision-Making Subcommittee Chair, and IPM Coordinator include the following:
(1) Revising the ground squirrel decision document.
(2) Reviewing commensal rodent and gopher documents.
(3) Review grazing documents.
(4) Considering alternate formats for the IPM Decision Tree to encourage greater adoption.
The tentative work plan discussed in the April meeting projected that the October meeting would focus on finalizing the commensal rodent and gopher decision documents, grazing document, and the IPM Decision Tree.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Staff recommends continuing the review of the grazing tree and commensal rodent and gopher management documents, and postponing the review of the IPM Decision Tree.