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Recommendation MRW 5 — Reduce the use of high-risk pesticides, emphasize proper use, and encourage effective alternatives.

Collaborate with the Washington State Department of Agriculture, EPA, pesticide applicators, local government, environmental organizations, and others to develop criteria to identify high-risk pesticides used by households and in other small-quantity applications. Develop a plan to promote effective alternatives and ensure proper use when high-risk pesticides are used in households and other small, non-agricultural applications.

Milestone MRW E: The amount of high-risk, non-agricultural pesticides found in urban waters has decreased.

Milestone MRW F: Use of non-agricultural pesticide alternatives and lower-risk pesticides has increased, as indicated by shelf surveys or other methods.

Milestone MRW G: The number of school districts, municipalities, and other government entities using integrated pest management (IPM) and other alternatives has increased. IPM programs stress preventive pest control with pesticides used as a last resort.

Links and Resources

• Urban-Integrated Pest Management (UPEST)
• Natural Yard Care
• Washington Waters - Ours to Protect

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