SC H5305

Encourages counties, municipalities, school districts, and other political subdivisions to adopt organics-first integrated pest management practices for public land management, including parks, roadsides, and habitat restoration areas

Prioritizes prevention-based, least toxic, organic pest control methods while prohibiting synthetic pesticides on publicly managed lands

Cites protection of monarch butterflies in coastal South Carolina wetlands and Sea Island habitats, as well as honey bee populations facing environmental and chemical stressors

References successful pesticide restriction programs in Montgomery County, Maryland (lawns, playgrounds, childcare facilities), King County, Washington (public lands and rights-of-way), and Connecticut (pollinator protections)

This is a non-binding House Resolution that encourages but does not mandate action by local governments and school districts