Advisory Board: Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee-Decision-Making Subcommittee
Subject: 6. PLAN August 21, 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 August meeting would focus on finalizing the ground squirrel document continued discussion of commensal rodent and gopher decision documents, and initiating review of grazing documents and the IPM Decision Tree.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Staff recommends finalizing the ground squirrel document, continuing the review of commensal rodent and gopher management documents, and starting the review of grazing documents and the IPM Decision Tree.