Employ grass filter strips around erosive crop fields to catch and filter nutrients in surface runoff. Pest Management Monitor pest and predator populations to determine economic threshold for any pest control measures. Select crops and varieties which are resistant to insect pressures. Employ beneficial insects and other non-toxic controls. Time planting and harvest dates to minimize insect damage.
Spot treat or band herbicides instead of using broadcast treatments.
Use the lowest effective labelled rate. All agricultural chemical applicators should receive thorough training and certification prior to any unsupervised use. Application equipment should be inspected, calibrated, and maintained on a regular basis. Records of all pesticides and fertilizers applied should be maintained by business operators. Store and dispose of all pesticides and empty containers according to state and local guidelines.