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INFORMATION ITEM 1 <br /> F <br /> Department_ t _ nt <br /> It -Recreation <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> To: Bonnie Hammersley, County Manager <br /> From: David Stancil, DEAPR Director <br /> Date: July 8, 2015 <br /> Re: Pesticide Use on County Grounds and Buildings <br /> In May, a Board member requested information about the types of pesticides and <br /> herbicides used by County staff to manage and maintain grounds, parks, <br /> landscaped areas and buildings. <br /> Attached please find a list of applications compiled by staff. The table describes <br /> the product, description, timing of use, and other information about the product. <br /> A few notes about the attached table: <br /> • Many of the items listed are not applied on a regular basis, but as needed. <br /> • Staff works diligently to minimize the usage of pesticides and herbicides, <br /> and selects applications that are more environmentally-sensitive where <br /> possible. However, it should be noted that ballfields and locations like the <br /> Soccer.com Center have specialized grasses and turf that require a high <br /> level of maintenance to ensure a quality playing surface, and these <br /> products are needed to maintain that type of playing surface. Based on <br /> our review, this usage and need also exists for other jurisdictions that <br /> maintain athletic facilities of the type Orange County manages, and the <br /> facilities in our area also use many of the same products listed here. <br /> Please let me know if I may provide any additional information. <br /> Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks& Recreation <br /> PO Box 8181 <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Phone:(919) 245-2510 <br /> Fax: (919) 644-3351 <br />