Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
AGM Agriculture and Markets |
Article 11. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM |
Section 148-E. Ornamentals pest management
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Within the integrated pest management program there shall be established an ornamentals pest management program to include ornamental, turf, floriculture and greenhouse crops. Such program shall be conducted in such a manner to achieve the following objectives: 1. establish current pesticide use patterns and the economics of pest management for the major ornamentals, turf, floriculture and greenhouse crops; 2. develop practical monitoring techniques, biological control methods, economic thresholds and forecasting methods for pests of such crops; and 3. provide the industry with training, information and educational materials on the implementation of integrated pest management programs utilizing traditional as well as new communication channels.