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8. Incorporate the following integrated pest management techniques where appropriate: • Mulching can be used to prevent weeds where turf is absent. • Remove insects by hand and place in soapy water or vegetable oil. Alternatively, remove insects with water or vacuum them off the plants. • Use species-specific traps (e.g. pheromone-based traps or colored sticky cards). • Sprinkle the ground surface with abrasive diatomaceous earth to prevent infestations by soft-bodied insects and slugs. Slugs elso can be trapped in small cups filled with beer that are set in the ground so the slugs can get in easily. • In cases where microscopic parasites, such as bacteria and fungi, are causing damage to plants; the affected plant material can be removed and disposed of (pruning equipment should be disinfected with bleach to prevent spreading the disease organism), • Small mammals and birds can be excluded using fences, netting, and tree trunk guards. • Promote beneficial organisms, such as bats, birds, green lacewings, ladybugs, praying mantis, ground beetles, parasitic nematodes, trichogramma wasps, seedhead weevils, and spiders that prey on detrimental pest species. Training 1. Train employees on these BMPs, storm water discharge prohibitions, and wastewater discharge requirements. 2. Educate and train employees on the use of pesticides and pesticide application techniques. Only employees properly trained to use pesticides can apply them. 3. Train and encourage employees to use integrated pest management techniques. 4. Train employees on proper spill containment and cleanup. • Establish training that prov des employees with the proper tools and knowledge to immediately begin cleaning up a spill. • Ensure that employees are familiar with the site's spill control plan and/or proper spill cleanup procedures. • BMP IC17 discusses Spill Prevention and Control in detail. 5. Establish a regular training schedule, train all new employees, and conduct annual refresher training. 6. Use a training log or similar method to document training. Stencil storm drains Storm drain system signs act as highly visible source controls that are typically stenciled directly adjacent to storm drain inlets. Stencils should read 'No Dumping Drains to Ocean". References California Storm Water Best Management Practice Handbook. Industria and Commercial. 2003. www.cabmphandbooks.com California Storm Water Best Management Practice Handbooks. IndustriallCommercial Best Management Practice Handbook. Prepared by Camp Dresser& McKee, Larry Walker Associates, Uribe and Associates, Resources Planning Associates for Stormwater Quality Task Force. March 1993. King County Stormwater Pollution Control Manual. Best Management Practices for Businesses. King County Surface'Nater Management. July 1995. On-line: hftp:ffdnr,metrokc.govl`r4jlr,`dss4cm.htm Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington, Volume IV Source Control BMPs. Prepared by Washington State Department of Ecology Water Quality Program. Publication No. 99-14. August 2001. W7 kan ;:ape tai=. ica?a 20D-26