Attachment A_KAHO Invasive Pest SOPs 2020.pdf

APPENDIX A

Invasive Pest Prevention Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

This document lists protocols for preventing the introduction of harmful invasive pests including coqui frog, ants, and weeds into Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure compliance with these protocols.

1. All work vehicles, machinery, and equipment must be clean and free of debris prior to entering the park.

a. Vehicles, machinery, and equipment must be thoroughly pressure washed and visibly free of mud, dirt, plant debris, frogs and frog eggs, insects including termites, other vertebrate species such as rats, mice, and reptiles, and other debris. A hot water wash is preferred. Areas of concern include bumpers, grills, hood compartments, areas under the battery, wheel wells, undercarriage, cabs, and truck beds.

b. The interior and exterior of vehicles, machinery, and equipment must be free of rubbish and food.

c. All work vehicles, machinery, and equipment may be subject to inspection.

d. Any vehicles, machinery, and equipment that do not pass inspection will be turned away.

e. Vehicles, machinery, and equipment leaving the park for any reason must be cleaned prior to re-entry into the park and may require re-inspection at the NPS’s discretion. Treatment is the responsibility of the equipment or vehicle owner or operator.

2. Inspection of work vehicles, machinery, and equipment for invasive ants prior to entering the park.

a. In addition to visual inspection for plant debris, insects, soil, frog and frog eggs, and other vertebrate pests, testing for invasive ants shall be conducted prior to entry into the park.

b. Test for invasive ants by placing chopsticks baited with a dab of peanut butter for 40 minutes to 1 hour throughout the equipment being tested. Larger vehicles and heavy machinery may require up to 10-20 baits. Baits will be placed in the shade, inside the cab, engine compartment, and truck bed if applicable. Please note baits are only good for detection and do not control ants, and the bait will not be left in the vehicle for over 1 hour as this may attract ants from beyond the area of concern.

c. Any ants found will be collected, bagged and labelled for identification, and the equipment will not be allowed to enter the park until it is sanitized and re-tested following a resting period. Infested vehicles will be sanitized following recommendations by the Hawaii Ant Lab (http://www.littlefireants.com) or other ant control expert and in accordance with all State and Federal laws, and baited with a granular or liquid insecticide bait prior to re-entry to the park.

Control records will be required to confirm treatment. Treatment is the responsibility of the equipment or vehicle owner.

d. Gravel, building materials, or other equipment such as portable buildings will also be tested, using the same method as above. Baited chopsticks will be placed every 10-20 feet around the area, in the shade, and the immediate surrounding area will be searched for 2 minutes for ants. These monitoring stations must be left out for 1 hour, and any ants found will be collected for identification. The vehicle base yard and quarries may also be tested using these methods if deemed necessary by the NPS.

e. The NPS reserves the right to conduct additional tests for ants at any time during the project, and to require deployment of preventative granular or liquid insecticide baits.

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3. Base yards and staging areas inside and outside the park must be kept free of invasive pests.

a. Base yards and staging areas shall be inspected for invasive pests at the beginning of the project and may be inspected weekly thereafter. Any invasive pests found are to be removed immediately.

Parking on pavement and not under trees, while not always practical, is best.

b. Pest control records may be requested anytime at the NPS’s discretion.

c. Project vehicles or equipment stored outside of a base yard or staging area, such as a private residence, are to be kept in a pest free area, preferably on pavement and not under trees. Such vehicles or equipment may be subject to additional inspection as described in (1) above and will be turned away if infested.

Scheduling an inspection for a park approved project:

Requests for NPS inspections should be made via email to tyler_paikuli-campbell@nps.gov and sallie_beavers@nps.gov should include the park project lead and contracting officer. Requests must be made a minimum of three (3) business days prior to inspection. We may be unable to accommodate requests made on shorter notice. Projects may be required to provide their own trained inspectors and to document records of inspection.

*The use of trade names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the National Park Service.

Wording in contracts is as follows:

Roof and Gutters Invasive Species: The introduction of non-native invasive species can threaten rare and endangered species or can create new populations of non-native species not traditionally found in the park. The Contractor is required to inform personnel, subcontractors, and vendors to thoroughly clean all vehicles (especially the tires), equipment, tools, supplies, and materials prior to packing / loading. The park requires and will perform equipment inspections to prevent transport of non-native species PRIOR to arriving at the park entrance. Contact the Equipment Inspector (identified at the preconstruction meeting) at least (3) three days in advance of park entry to arrange for inspection(s).

Waterline Invasive Species

a. Vehicle and Equipment Inspections for Invasive Species The Park is committed to ensuring the protection of natural and cultural resources found within the Park and adjacent park partner lands. Introduction of non-native species can threaten rare and endangered species or can create new populations of non-native species not traditionally found here. The Contractor is required to inform subcontracts, and suppliers to thoroughly clean vehicles, equipment, supplies, and materials prior to packing and loading. The Park requires and performs inspections to ensure the nontransport of non-native species PRIOR to arriving at the park entrance.

mailto:tyler_paikuli-campbell@nps.gov mailto:sallie_beavers@nps.gov