Arizona § 3-381 - Integrated pest management program
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-381 — Integrated pest management program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-381. Integrated pest management program
A. An integrated pest management program is established in the Arizona department of agriculture for the purposes of managing insects, diseases, nematodes, weeds and rodents, educating the public and agricultural community and integrating crop management and cultural practices, field scouting, economic thresholds and chemical and biological control to reduce the use of chemical pesticides.
B. The integrated pest management program shall include instruction, research and development components. These components shall be developed and administered in a manner which encourages the following:
1. Expanded research on biological and cultural pest management technologies and on crop and pest resistance technologies.
2. Use of sampling methods, economic thresholds, monitoring technology, pest forecasting and the effects of weather on pest and crop parameters.
3. Delivery of current and new integrated pest management technology to the agricultural industry through cooperative extension.
4. Minimized levels of pesticides in feed, food and the environment.
5. Minimized economic losses due to crop, animal and stored grain pests.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 3-381
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 3-381 cover?
Section 3-381 ("Integrated pest management program") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 3-381?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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