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Pesticide Use
The City of Rockville strives to be a good steward of its natural environment by continually exploring innovative, environmentally sensitive and cost-effective strategies for pest management.
The objective of the city's pest management policy is to manage pests that may cause harm or threaten the health or functioning capability of an area while minimizing risk to human health and the environment. To accomplish this, the city uses the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) which combines multiple strategies and techniques for pest control such as monitoring, improving cultural practices, conserving and introducing beneficial biological organisms, mechanical methods, and the use of organic and inorganic chemicals.
On-Site Signage
On the day of application, staff will post on-site signage per the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Pesticide Section. This includes posting signs at major entrances and in the general vicinity of the application for 48 hours after the application.
The below table includes a schedule of upcoming pesticide applications by staff/contractors that are certified and registered with the MDA. The list is updated to provide at least one week of notice for applications. City staff make every effort to notify the community via this webpage when a pesticide application is scheduled in a public area. Dates of applications may change or be canceled due to weather and occasional emergency applications may be needed.
Scheduled Pesticide Application
| Location | Planned Application Date Range | Area to be treated | Application Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Park | 10/30/23-11/3/23 | Tree pits, planting beds, sidewalks | Spot treat weeds - Prosecutor Pro |
| Chestnut Lodge Park | 10/30/23-11/3/23 | Tree pits, planting beds, sidewalks | Spot treat weeds - Prosecutor Pro |
| City Hall | 10/1/23-10/31/23 | Roses in front of City Hall | Weekly fungicide application to control diseases- Daconil |
| Civic Center Park | 10/1/23-10/31/23 | Roses in Sundial Garden | Weekly fungicide application to control diseases- Daconil |
| College Gardens Park | 10/30/23-11/3/23 | Tree pits, planting beds, sidewalks | Spot treat weeds - Prosecutor Pro |
| Courthouse Square Park | 10/30/23-11/3/23 | Tree pits, planting beds, sidewalks | Spot treat weeds - Prosecutor Pro |
| Croydon Park | 10/30/23-11/3/23 | Tree pits, planting beds, sidewalks | Spot treat weeds - Prosecutor Pro |
| Elwood Smith Park | 10/30/23-11/3/23 | Tree pits, planting beds, sidewalks | Spot treat weeds - Prosecutor Pro |
| Phyllis Kavanaugh Park | 10/30/23-11/3/23 | Tree pits, planting beds, sidewalks | Spot treat weeds - Prosecutor Pro |
| Fallsgrove Park | 10/30/23-11/3/23 | Tree pits, planting beds, sidewalks | Spot treat weeds - Prosecutor Pro |
| King Farm Park | 10/30/23-11/3/23 | Tree pits, planting beds, sidewalks | Spot treat weeds - Prosecutor Pro |
| Lincoln Park Community Center | 10/30/23-11/3/23 | Tree pits, planting beds, sidewalks | Spot treat weeds - Prosecutor Pro |
| Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park | 10/30/23-11/3/23 | Tree pits, planting beds, sidewalks | Spot treat weeds - Prosecutor Pro |
| Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park | 10/30/23-11/3/23 | Shrubs | Control insect infestation -Neem Oil |
| Rockville Municipal Swim and Fitness Center | 10/30/23-11/3/23 | Tree pits, planting beds, sidewalks | Spot treat weeds - Prosecutor Pro |
| Rockville Senior Center Park | 10/30/23-11/3/23 | Tree pits, planting beds, sidewalks | Spot treat weeds - Prosecutor Pro |
| Twinbrook Community Recreation Center | 10/30/23-11/3/23 | Tree pits, planting beds, sidewalks | Spot treat weeds - Prosecutor Pro |
| Veterans Park | 10/1/23-10/31/23 | Roses around flag pole | Weekly fungicide application to control diseases- Daconil |
| Village Green at Fallsgrove | 10/30/23-11/3/23 | Tree pits, planting beds, sidewalks | Spot treat weeds - Prosecutor Pro |
| Bullards Park | 10/27/23-11/3/23 | Bamboo Treatment | Target treat bamboo with Round-up Pro |
| Welsh Park | 11/1/23-11/22/23 | Infield renovation | Treat infield with Round-up in preparation for renovation |
| Potomac Woods Park | 10/31/23-11/6/23 | Bamboo Treatment | Target treat bamboo behind Arlive Court with Garlon 4 |
| Dawson Farm Park | 10/31/23-11/6/23 | Bamboo Treatment | Target treat bamboo with Garlon 4 |
| Montrose Woods Park | 10/31/23-11/6/23 | Bamboo Treatment | Target treat bamboo behind Evelyn Drive with Garlon 4 |