Summary
The draft 2024 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Annual Report from Marin County spans 16 pages and provides an overview of the county's pest management practices, achievements, and policies.
Key Highlights:
- Coverage: Marin County's IPM program spans 148 sites, including parks, libraries, and other public spaces.
- Pesticide-Free Efforts: 136 out of 148 sites were managed without pesticides in 2024.
- Volunteer Contribution: Volunteers dedicated 8,790 hours to non-chemical IPM, equating to more than four full-time employees.
- Reduction in Pesticide Use: Conventional pesticide use decreased, while organic pesticide use remained steady.
- Heritage Oaks Protection: Continued efforts to safeguard heritage oak trees in Greenbrae against Sudden Oak Death.
Methods Employed:
- Non-chemical approaches such as manual weed removal, sheet mulching, and trapping rodents.
- Limited and carefully monitored use of organic pesticides like Essentria for structural pest control.
Governance:
The IPM Commission oversees implementation and adherence to IPM policies, engages with the community, and honors contributors like the Marin Monarch Working Group.