Pesticides pose recognizable risks to human health and the environment. We call upon public institutions to make the following changes to their pest management practices:
Immediately ban the use of the most dangerous pesticides, (EPA Toxicity Class I and II) and those suspected of causing cancer, endocrine disruption and reproductive harm.
Require on-site, public pre and post notification of all pesticide applications.
Adopt a written Integrated Pest Management Policy (IPM) emphasizing non-toxic means of pest and weed control.
Establish a Pest Management Committee comprised of appropriate concerned parties to oversee implementation.
Eliminate, within a reasonable time frame, the use of all pesticides except those least toxic, which are authorized for use by the Pest Management Committee.
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