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IPM PROGRAM GOALS The goals of the Torpedo Pest Control IPM plan are to minimize the impact of site management practices on the local environment, and to reduce the exposure of occupants, staff and maintenance personnel to potentially hazardous chemical, biological and particle contaminants. The plan addresses environmental practices for outdoor and indoor integrated pest management. Outdoor IPM should focus on keeping the property’s pest populations under control and preventing pests from entering the building, with a focus on the building envelope and landscaping features. Indoor IPM should focus on maintaining the building envelope to avoid intrusions and managing pest attractants. This IPM plan mange pest to: •Reduce any potential human health hazard or to protect against a significant threat to public safety •Prevent loss and damage to Torpedo Pest Control’s structures or property •Prevent pests from spreading into the community, or to plant and animal populations beyond Torpedo Pest Control’s facilities •Enhance the quality of life for students, staff, visitors and the community RESPONSIBLE PARTIES The IPM supervisor is responsible for the consistent monitoring and correct implementation of the IPM plan. This includes coordinating with contractors and technicians. Technicians’ primary responsibilities are to monitor sites on campus and promote good housekeeping practices. Various Lead Technicians shall supervise the daily operation of technicians. The California Structural Pest Control Board is the licensing body for technicians. Technicians receive certification every two years with a four-hour training. Licensing types include commercial and registered and varies by the three pest coverage types at Torpedo Pest Control i.e. ornamentals (primary), turf, and general pesticides. Companies through a contract agreement with Torpedo Pest Control shall provide additional monitoring, pest 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 16D1C412-7260-4260-8A87-C870C0BEE374