Pesticide Free Zones
Red Bank, October 2007
Red Bank takes steps to 'go green' at parksBy Melissa Karsh, Staff Writer
Originally printed in the Hub
RED BANK - The borough made another stride toward "going green" by passing a resolution adopting integrated pest management (IPM) as the borough's pest control policy at the Oct. 8 council meeting.
IPM means that borough contractors will use nontoxic methods to prevent pest damage on borough-owned properties, specifically the parks, according to Environmental Commission (EC) member Laura Bagwell.
"This resolution is the next big step on getting as much of our public lands to be as pesticide free as we can, particularly those places to be used for recreation and those places close to our waterways," said Red Bank Councilwoman Mary-Grace Cangemi, who is the council liaison to the EC.
The EC has been working with the New Jersey Environmental Federation (NJEF) on endeavors like using IPM in the borough since the summer.
NJEF director and Red Bank resident Amy Goldsmith made a presentation in July outlining three major ways for the borough to conserve energy and become more environmentally conscious.
Read more about non-toxic lawn care and pesticide free zones.
To order a PFZ sign, email janogaki@cleanwater.org or visit www.pesticidefreelawns.org
For more information, contact Jane Nogaki at 856-767-1110 or janogaki@cleanwater.org. Natural methods of pest control are also available from Master Gardeners of Cape May County at 609-465-5115.
