Turf Management

Our departments commitment to sustainable campus management is evident in our turf care practices. Over 60% of our grounds are maintained without synthetic pesticides, a testament to our dedication to environmental stewardship. This effort has been recognized with a bronze-level Green Grounds Certification.

Herbicide Treatment

All turf areas treated with herbicides will be marked prior to and for 24 hours following any pesticide treatment in compliance with the Iowa Groundwater act of 1987. In addition those persons whose name has been placed on the University Notification Registry for current year shall receive periodic notices outlining the general schedule for herbicide applications on campus.

Application of selective, post emergence herbicides for control of broadleaf weeds in turf will take place in the fall. Periodic spot spraying of selective, post emergence herbicides for control of broadleaf weeds in turf will occur through out the growing season. 

Application of non-selective herbicides to vegetation in pavement cracks, as an edging tool and in mulch/shrub beds will continue periodically on a spot spray basis throughout the year until fall frost. Use of pre-emergent weed control will be utilized in planting beds (not turf) throughout the month of May.

Labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available for all chemicals used. If you would like a copy of a label and/or an MSDS please contact the UNI Facilities Management at 273-4400.

We will make an ongoing effort to provide supplemental information to members of the registry to keep them apprised of planned activities. Due to the special weather conditions that are a prerequisite to safe application practices, it is not practical to identify specific days on which particular areas will be sprayed. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles by design eliminate blanket treatment measures in favor of small and targeted treatment.

Fill out the notification form for an email notification when we will be spraying.

UNI Policy for Use of Fertilizers, Herbicides and Pesticides (11.02)