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2009 IPM Innovators Announced04-01-10 | News

2009 IPM Innovators Announced

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announced the businesses selected as the 2009 IPM Innovators. IPM (Integrated Pest Management) is a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools in a way that reduces health and environmental risks.

A diverse group of businesses and organizations and the city of San Jose have been selected as 2009 IPM Innovators by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) for controlling insects, weeds, rodents and other pests with a combination of natural and preventive strategies and pesticides less toxic than traditional treatments.

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The recipients are:

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Since IPM Innovator awards were initiated in 1994, more than 100 California organizations have been recognized for their efforts to reduce risks associated with pesticide use and for sharing their research and methods with others. Candidates are evaluated in seven categories: innovation; value; effectiveness; supports research; organizational education; outreach; and leadership.

For brief descriptions of each recipient, visit www.westernfarmpress.com.

Source: www.westernfarmpress.com