Organics-First Pesticides
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This resolution encourages South Carolina’s counties, municipalities, and school districts to adopt ‘organics-first’ integrated pest management practices. These practices prioritize prevention-based, least toxic, organic methods for managing pests and invasive plants, and specifically prohibit the use of synthetic pesticides on public lands like parks, roadside corridors, and habitat restoration areas. The goal is to protect public health, pollinators, and waterways by reducing chemical dependence and promoting healthier ecosystems.
Key provisions
- Encourages counties, municipalities, and school districts to adopt organics-first integrated pest management.
- Prioritizes prevention-based, least toxic, organic practices.
- Prohibits the use of synthetic pesticides on public lands.
- Specifically addresses habitat restoration and roadside management.
- References successful models in other jurisdictions (Montgomery County, Maryland; King County, Washington; Connecticut).
- Highlights the importance of protecting pollinators and waterways.
- Aims to reduce stormwater and watershed risks associated with pesticide use.
- Promotes modernizing land management with lower-risk alternatives.
Who is affected
- Counties
- Municipalities
- School Districts
- Public Land Managers
- Residents of South Carolina
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