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Commission adopts 2019 reduced‑risk pesticide list with worker‑safety changes
Summary
The Commission approved annual revisions to the city's reduced‑risk pesticide list, removing a higher‑risk Roundup formulation, phasing out certain second‑generation rodenticides and adding lower‑risk alternatives and worker‑safety clarifications.
The San Francisco Commission on the Environment voted Sept. 24 to adopt the 2019 revised reduced‑risk pesticide list that narrows allowable chemical use and strengthens worker‑safety requirements.
Dr. Chris Geiger, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program Manager, presented the IPM program’s annual review. Geiger said the program emphasizes prevention, training and minimizing pesticide use.…
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