AMENDMENT 1-Attachment 3 201200-PEST CONTROL Specs - Location MAPS.pdf

USDA FOREST SERVICE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

PEST CONTROL 201200 - 1

SECTION 201200 - PEST CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Submittals:

1. The Contractor shall provide the COR with a list of pesticides which will be used in the course of carrying out the pest control services. The list shall clearly specify all pesticide data which shall include “trade name”, “supplier (permit no. / license no.)”, “percentage of all the active ingredients”, “registration number”, “type of treatment”, “area to use” & “application method”.

2. Product data and product certificates. Include EPA-registered label.

3. The Contractor shall provide the COR with “material safety data sheets” in respect to all pesticides which will be used.

B. Installer Qualifications:

1. A specialist who is licensed according to regulations of authorities having jurisdiction to apply pest-control treatment and products in the jurisdiction where each project is located.

2. The Contractor shall ensure that its agents, workers or employees, who apply pesticides at the

Admin sites, shall be sufficiently trained to carry out the pest control services correctly and safely.

C. The Contractor shall adequately suppress the following pests:

1. Indoor populations of rats, mice, cockroaches, ants, flies, spiders and other arthropod pests not specifically excluded from the contract.

2. Populations of the above pests outside around the exterior perimeters of the buildings.

3. Incidental invaders of concern (stinging or biting insects).

4. Excluded pests (listed below) emerging indoors.

D. The following pests are excluded from this contract:

1. Birds, bats, snakes, and all other vertebrates other than commensal rodents.

2. Subterranean termites and other wood destroying organisms.

3. Mosquitoes.

4. Plant-feeding pests.

E. Environmental, Health & Safety

1. The Contractor shall undertake to minimize the negative impact of the pest control services on the environment.

2. The Contractor shall make every endeavor to safeguard health and safety of people and animals at the Admin sites against any perils of using pesticides.

3. All pesticides that will be used by the Contractor on the Admin sites shall be stored in a container(s) that is impervious to that pesticide and sufficiently strong to prevent leakage arising from the ordinary risks of handling and transport. There shall be a label on the container(s) setting forth, clearly and distinctly the following particulars in English:

a. the word “Poison”,

b. the expression “Keep out of reach of children” and

c. the registration number of the pesticide.

USDA FOREST SERVICE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

PEST CONTROL 201200 - 2

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PEST-CONTROL PRODUCTS

A. Pesticide Treatment: EPA-registered pesticides acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, in an aqueous solution.

1. Service Life of Treatment: Pesticide that is effective for not less than two months against infestation of pests.

B. Rodent bait snap traps or glue traps: EPA registered system acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. Provide rodent bait snap traps or glue traps based on the dimensions of building perimeter, according to product's EPA-registered label and manufacturer's written instructions.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. General: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction and with manufacturer's EPA-registered label for products.

B. Pest Treatment Application - Provide a continuous horizontal chemical barrier or treated zone around the building inside and out:

1. At foundations and around perimeter of outside walls.

2. At base of all inside interior and exterior walls.

3. At crawlspace openings.

C. Installing bait snap traps or glue traps: Place traps periodically along walls according to manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Place not less than one trap per 20 linear feet.

2. Inspect and service bait stations during time specified for continuing service, according to manufacturer's written instructions.

3.2 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Continuing Service: Provide continuing service, including monitoring, inspection, and re-treatment for occurrences of pest activity as required for each project Administrative Site.

Retreatment frequencies vary at each site.

END OF SECTION 201200

Mendocino National Forest: Pest Control Locations

Supervisor’s Office: 825 N. Humboldt Ave, Willows, CA 95988

Stonyford Work Center: 5171 Ladoga Stonyford Rd, Stonyford, CA 95979

Elk Creek Work Center: 3286 Rd. 308, Elk Creek, CA 95939

Alder Springs Work Center: Rd. 307, Elk Creek, CA 95939

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