[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of
Elm Grove 6-28-2021. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
The use
of any neonicotinoid insecticides or other systemic insecticides that
are highly toxic is hereby limited on all land owned or operated by
Elm Grove.
B.
Elm Grove
will restrict its purchase of landscaping materials, including plants
and seeds that have been treated with neonicotinoids. Elm Grove will
urge all government entities, businesses, homeowners, and homeowner
associations operating within Elm Grove to take steps to ensure limited
use of plants, seeds, or products containing neonicotinoids are purchased,
sold, or used within our Village.
Pest management on land owned or operated by Elm Grove will
follow integrated pest management techniques. Pesticides will only
be used on land owned or operated by Elm Grove when there is a justifiable
need for the pesticide to be applied. A justified use is supported
by evidence that a pest or disease outbreak exists or has strong potential
to exist. Pest management on land owned or operated by Elm Grove will
also limit cosmetic applications. Elm Grove will provide training
on integrated pest management for employees who are responsible for
pest management.
Elm Grove recognizes the importance of pollinators and their
services, and will support and actively engage in efforts to educate
the broader community about the actions it is taking. Elm Grove will
encourage other entities, businesses, schools, neighborhoods and households,
and also the county, state and federal governments, to adopt similar
policies to support pollinators and avoid cosmetic pesticide use.
