|
New information
It's time for spring cleaning! Remember, when you clean out the garage, make an appointment at our HHW collection facility to bring in chemicals and materials that are Too Toxic To Trash. In addition to cleaning out the garage, why not clean up a little around the neighborhood? Go to Spring Cleaning SMC to find a cleanup event happening near you this spring! Spring planting season is here! The Our Water Our World helps you identify Less Toxic Pest Control products available for the home and garden in 20 partner stores across San Mateo County. Look for the Our Water Our World symbol next to the shelf label before you buy. 2012 Car Wash Discount Coupons are available NOW! Get one and help keep car wash pollution out of the storm drain. Also check our Automotive Care page for tips on how to keep your car from contributing to water pollution. Watershed Groups Guide Find San Mateo County groups working on watershed stewardship projects. Volunteer opportunities and events listed. San Carlos Residents and Businesses: Get information about the Clean Watersheds for a Clean Bay project regarding PCB cleanup in San Carlos. Spanish-language Stormwater Brochure available Usted es la Solución para Prevenir la Contaminación del Agua que va a los Desagües
|
Pest Control Videos from the San Francisco Estuary Partnership http://www.sfestuary.org/podcast/
Greener Pest Control: San Francisco Estuary Partnership Communications Officer Athena Honore and EcoWise Certified Program Manager Ted Shapas talk about the importance of integrated pest management and offer tips for homeowners and building managers. (11/23/2010) Watch video Controlling Ants in Your Home: Ant pesticides are so toxic that even tiny amounts sprayed in and around your house can kill the microscopic creatures at the base of the food chain in creeks many miles downstream. In this report, we offer environmentally sound methods to deter ants from entering your home. (11/23/2010) Watch video Resources:
|
Homeowners and building managers can eliminate or reduce pesticides by using Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which involves good housekeeping, making physical changes to keep pests out, and using less or non-toxic pesticides. Chemical solutions should be used as a last resort, and if they are used, should be used in the smallest possible and targeted amounts.