An Integrated Approach to Pest Management in the 21st Century Mark S' Rentz, Esq' Deputy Director of

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An Integrated Approach to Pest Management in the
21st CenturyMark S. Rentz, Esq.Deputy
Director of Policy CoordinationDepartment of
Pesticide RegulationOctober 9, 2008
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Definitions Get RevisedNew Approaches Will
Evolve
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Integrated ApproachHuh???

• Changing Demographics
• Multi-Jurisdictional Authorities
• Shifting (Increasing) Responsibilities
• Environmental Considerations
• Integrated Pest Management Reduced-risk
  pesticide use

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CaliforniasChanging Demographics

• Increase of 7-9 million people over next 15-20
  years.
• 35 million (06) to 50 million (50).
• Increased ethnic diversity.
• Increased diversity of demands.
• Increased urbanization.
• Greater demand - fewer resources.

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• Environmental Challenges
• Agricultural AND Urban Pest Management
• Water Quality Quantity
• - Surface Water
• - Groundwater
• - NPDES Permits (Stormwater POTWs)
• Air Quality
• Endangered Species
• Climate Change

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Joint Jurisdictional Responsibilities
State Regional Water Boards USEPA
Surface and Groundwater Quality
State District Air Boards USEPA
Air Quality
Wildlife and Fisheries
CDFG USFWS NMFS
Human Health And Safety
OEHHA DHS
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Integrated Pest Management

• A systematic approach that combines biological,
  cultural, physical and chemical pest management
  tools in a way that minimizes human health,
  environmental and economic risks.
• Includes pest monitoring, and pest management
  planning to achieve both short- and long-term
  objectives.
• When pesticides are used, use decision-making
  process to select the pesticide and application
  techniques that achieve the pest management
  objectives with the least potential impact on
  human health, non-target organisms and the
  environment.

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Innovative Approaches

• Agricultural Commodity Programs (e.g. Sustainable
  Winegrape Program)
• UC-IPM Year-Round IPM Program (recognized by
  NRCS for EQIP )
• EcoWise IPM 3rd-Party Certification Program
  (urban pest management)
• QualityPro Green Certification Program (National
  Pest Management Assoc. Pest Control Operators
  of CA.)

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Opinions will VARY
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TRUTH will be DEBATED