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Alternative Pest Control Methods & Cultural Practices

07/06/2026

LARMAC uses cultural and mechanical landscape practices to reduce pest pressure and limit the need for chemical treatments.

Manual or mechanical weeding as the primary routine weed-control method at school sites and adjacent LARMAC park properties.
Enhanced mulch applications to suppress weeds, improve soil biology and fertility, reduce soil moisture loss, and conserve water.
Annual turf aeration to improve turf vigor and resilience, improve fertilizer and water uptake, and reduce soil compaction.
Expanded use of Kikuyu grass in appropriate areas due to its natural competitiveness against weeds and other invasive plants.
Annual mulching of tree wells to reduce weed growth and improve moisture retention.
Use of recycled tree chippings in open-space and fuel-modification areas to suppress weed germination, improve aesthetics, and reduce green waste.
Top-dressing programs for sports fields to improve turf health and drainage and reduce pest susceptibility.
Enhanced application signage in pedestrian areas, even when signage is not specifically required by current state regulations.