Integrated Pest Management Policy

Town Council approved its first integrated pest management (IPM) policy on October 15, 2024, formalizing our commitment to environmentally responsible and sustainable landscaping practices, including reducing chemical use.

The new IPM policy applies to all properties, road rights-of-way, and facilities owned, operated, or managed by the Town of Hilton Head Island. It does not apply to residential or commercial properties within the Town that are not owned or managed by the Town.

In addition to requiring preventative and organic solutions to pest control, the IPM policy also provides:

• public notification requirements before and after the use of pesticides,
• improved record-keeping and reporting,
• approval procedures for the use of pesticides, and
• collaboration with community organizations, schools, and other stakeholders to further promote IPM adoption and awareness throughout the community.

View the Integrated Pest Management Policy

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