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� <br /> � BMPs for Dcscriptiun o��Puilui:inl S��urcc�: I...uidsc;�E�inc can mcludc vr.�dinE. s,�il <br /> � Landscaping transfcr, ��egct:ition rcmoval, pcsti�idc �nd fcrtilizcr .,ppl�cations. .�ii�i <br /> and Lawn/ walcring. Storm�vater contaminants include toxic organic compuunds_ <br /> Vegetation hcavy metals, oils, total suspended solids, colifomi bacteria, fenilizers. :m,i <br /> Management �)L'SIICIdCS. <br /> � Lawn and vegctation management can include control of objectionabic <br /> �viceds, insects, mold, bacteria and othcr pesu �vith chemical pcsticide� and <br /> � is conducted commercially at commercial, industrial, and resident�al sitcs. <br /> Iixamples include N�ced convol on golfcourse la�vns, access roads, and <br /> utility corridors and during landscaping; sap stain and inscct control on <br /> � lumber and logs; roofto�� moss rcmoval; killing nuisance rodcnts; <br /> fungicide application to patio decks, and residential la���n/plant care. <br /> Toxic pcsticidcs such as pentachlorophenol, carbamates, and <br /> � organoinetallics can be relcased to the environment by leaching and <br /> dripping f'rom trcatcd parts, containcr Icaks, product misusc, and outs�dc <br /> storagc otpcsticidc contaminated materials and eyuipment. Poor <br /> � management of the vegetation and poor application of pesticides or <br /> fertilizers cau cause appreciable stonnwater contamination. <br /> � Pollutunl Control Approach: Control of fertilizer and pcsticidc <br /> applications, soil crosion, and sitc dcbris to pmvcnt contaminauon ol <br /> storn��vatcr. <br /> � Develop and implemcnt an Intcgrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) and <br /> use pesticides only as a last resort. If pesticides/herbicides are used thcy <br /> � must be carefully applicd in accordance with label instnictions on U.S. <br /> l;nvironmental Protection r\gency (EPA) registemd materials. �laint�jin <br /> appropriate vegctation, with proper fertilizcr application wherc <br /> � practicable, to control erosion and the discharge of stonnwater pollutants. <br /> \4�here practicablc gron� plant snecics appropriatc for the sitc, or adjust thc <br /> soil propertics of the subject site to grow dcsired plant specics. <br /> � Applicablc Operalional Bn1Ps fm• Lundscaping: <br /> • Do not disposc of collcctcd vcgetation into watcrn�ays or stomi <br /> � drainage systems. <br /> IRecommended Additianal Operatim�nl 13A1Ps for Landscaping: <br /> i Ii � • Insta�l engineered soil/landscapc systems to iroprovc thc infiltration <br /> and r�gulation of stormwatcr in landscapcd areas. <br /> � • Conduc�muicirmowing whe�tever practicable <br /> • Dispose of grass clippings, Ieaves, sticks, or other collected vegetation, <br /> � by composting, if feasible. <br /> January 2005 Volume IV—Source Confrol(Pollution Prevention)BMPs 2-23 <br /> � <br /> � �,5 <br />