Encourages South Carolina counties, municipalities, and school districts to adopt organics-first pest management practices.

The bill encourages South Carolina counties, municipalities, and school districts to adopt organics-first integrated pest management practices and standards. These practices prioritize prevention-based, least toxic, organic methods and prohibit the use of synthetic pesticides for public land management, including habitat restoration and roadside management. The bill highlights the benefits of organic practices for public health, flora, and fauna, and emphasizes the importance of protecting pollinators and waterways.

Encourages South Carolina counties, municipalities, and school districts to adopt organics-first pest management practices.

The bill encourages South Carolina counties, municipalities, and school districts to adopt organics-first integrated pest management practices and standards. These practices prioritize prevention-based, least toxic, organic methods and prohibit the use of synthetic pesticides for public land management, including habitat restoration and roadside management. The bill highlights the benefits of organic practices for public health, flora, and fauna, and emphasizes the importance of protecting pollinators and waterways.