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45 SW INRMP

Tab G, Integrated Pest Management Plan

The 2006 Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) is included in this tab as the most recent officially approved plan. The 2007 IPMP was approved by AFPSC but was stalled at 45 SW JA level due to formatting issues. It was decided to press forward with the 2008 IPMP because there were significant changes to make concerning the PAFB Manatee Cove Golf Course. The 2008 IPMP has been approved by AFSPC and is in the 45 SW final review and signature process. The 2008 IPMP is included in this tab as well.

45 SW INRMP

Tab G, Integrated Pest Management Plan

45th SPACE WING PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

1. Executive Summary The Pest Management Plan has been developed to provide detailed guidelines for pest management of the United States Air Force, 45th Space Wing (45 SW) assets. These assets include the following Florida properties‐‐Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), Patrick Air Force Base (PAFB), Malabar Transmitter Annex (MTA), Jonathon Dickinson Missile Tracking Annex (JDMTA), and other mainland sites for a total of approximately 22,000 acres, as well as overseas installations of Antigua Air Station and Ascension Auxiliary Air Field totaling an additional 3,500 acres.

The Pest Management Plan for the 45 SW describes pest management requirements, outlines the resources necessary for surveillance and control, and describes the administrative, safety and environmental requirements of the program.

The program uses certified government and contractor pest management technicians to control pests. Pests included in the plan are weeds and other unwanted vegetation, termites, mosquitoes, crawling insects (ants, crickets, cockroaches, etc.) and spiders, mice, moles, and other vertebrate pests. Without control, these pests could interfere with the military mission, damage real property, increase maintenance costs and expose installation personnel to disease.

A Pest Management Plan comprises two major functions‐‐a program that controls pests or reduces pest damage using integrated pest management, and describes methods of storing, handling, preparing, mixing and applying pesticides within that program. At no time will pest management operations be done in a manner that will cause harm to personnel or violate labeled use. This plan will be a working document and will be updated annually to reflect pest management practices and the introduction of new technology.

This plan will incorporate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) theory to the fullest extent possible. IPM is a decision making process that uses a combination of techniques to suppress pests including planning and managing ecosystems to prevent organisms from becoming pests through natural resource management; identifying potential pest problems;

monitoring populations of pests and beneficial organisms; pest damage and environmental conditions; using injury thresholds in making treatment decisions; reducing pest populations to acceptable levels using strategies that may include a combination of biological, physical, cultural, mechanical, behavioral and chemical controls; and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments.

The implementation of this plan will provide for an environmentally safe program that adheres to regulatory requirements and applicable laws, both Federal and State.

2. Background

a. Purpose. This pest management plan is a framework through which pest management is defined and accomplished throughout the 45 SW. The plan identifies elements of the program to include health and environmental safety, pest identification, and pest management, as well as pesticide storage, transportation, use and disposal. The plan will be used as a tool to reduce reliance on pesticides, to enhance environmental protection and to maximize the use of integrated pest management practices and techniques. This plan was last revised and approved on 8 Dec 2006.

b. Authority. The pest management plans attached as appendices will be implemented in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction 4150.7, DOD Pest Management Program and Air Force Instruction 32‐1053, Pest Management Program.

c. Plan Objective. This plan provides guidance for operating and maintaining an effective pest management program. Principles of integrated pest management are stressed in the plan. Integrated pest management (IPM) consists of the judicious use of both chemical and non‐chemical control techniques to achieve effective pest management with minimal environmental contamination. Adherence to the plan will ensure effective, economical and environmentally acceptable pest management and will maintain compliance with pertinent laws and regulations.

3. Responsibilities

a. Commander.

(1) Designate 45th Civil Engineer Squadron, Environmental Flight (45 CES/CEV) to be responsible for the oversight of the 45 SW Pest Management Plan.

b. 45 CES/CEV

(1) Prepare and update the 45 SW pest management plans.

(2) Coordinate with local, State and Federal agencies, as necessary, to conduct the installation’s pest management program.

(3) Evaluate the implementation of an integrated pest management strategy and the overall health of the pest management program during the annual Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Assessment and Management Program (ESOHCAMP).

c. 45 CES/CEO

(1) Determine the pest management requirements for Patrick Air Force Base.

(2) Coordinate and monitor contracts that include pesticide application. Develop evaluation procedures and standards such as Maximum Defect Rates (MADR) to verify that an integrated pest management strategy is properly implemented.

(3) Obtain and maintain adequate supplies of pesticides and pesticide dispersal equipment and ensure that equipment is properly maintained.

(4) Verify that appropriate personnel performing pest control receive adequate training and achieve pest management certification as required.

(5) Ensure that all pest management operations are conducted safely and have minimal impact on the environment.

(6) Maintain adequate records of pest management operations.

d. Director of Manatee Cove Golf Course

(1) Prepare, monitor and update the Manatee Cove Golf Course pest management plan.

(2) Obtain and maintain adequate golf course supplies of pesticides and pesticide dispersal equipment, and ensure that equipment is properly maintained.

(3) Ensure that golf course personnel performing pest control receive adequate training and maintain pest management certification.

(4) Maintain adequate records of pest management operations.

e. 45 ADOS/SGG, Public Health

(1) Conduct surveillance for pests that could adversely affect the health and welfare of the 45 SW.

(2) Coordinate with local health officials to determine the prevalence of disease vectors and other public health pests in the area surrounding the 45 SW.

(3) Evaluate the health aspects of the pest management plan.

f. 45 CES/CEOFI, Pest Management Shop

(1) Prepare, monitor and update the PAFB pest management plan.

(2) Coordinate with activities conducting pest surveillance or controlling pests to ensure all applicable information is recorded and reported as required by this plan. Monitor the sale and distribution of pesticides on the installation.

(3) Function as a point of contact between those individuals who store and apply pesticides, e.g., Manatee Cove Golf Course, pest control contractors, tenant activities and activities or individuals who document or deal with pesticide use on their programs.

(4) Monitor certification and continuing pest management training for pesticide applicators.

(5) Coordinate and monitor contracts dealing with pesticide application and keep a copy of each contract on file.

(6) Coordinate with local, State and Federal agencies, as necessary, to conduct the PAFB pest management program.

(7) Provide answers to questions concerning pest management from the installation Commander, Air Force Space Command and the Department of the Air Force.

4. Pest Management Plans Attached, as appendices, are the 45 SW pest management plans.

Appendix A, Patrick Air Force Base Appendix B, Manatee Cove Golf Course Appendix C, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Includes: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Malabar Transmitter Annex Jonathon Dickinson Missile Tracking Annex Wabasso Microwave Relay Annex Stuart Microwave Relay Annex Fort Pierce Microwave Relay Annex Cocoa Beach Tracking Annex Melbourne Beach Optical Tracking Annex Appendix D, Antigua Air Station, Leeward Islands Appendix E, Ascension Auxiliary Airfield, South Atlantic Ocean

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

1. Executive Summary

2. Background 2.a Purpose 2.b Authority 2.c Plan Objective

3. Responsibilities 3.a Commander 3.b 45 CES/CEV 3.c 45 CES/CEO 3.d Director of Manatee Cove Golf Course 3.e 45 ADOS/SGG 3.f 45 CES/CEOFI

4. Pest Management Plans

APPENDIX A – PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

APPENDIX B ‐ MANATEE COVE GOLF COURSE

APPENDIX C ‐ CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION

APPENDIX D – ANTIGUA AIR STATION

APPENDIX E – ASCENSION AUXILIARY AIR FIELD

APPENDIX F – AIR FORCE FORM 813, REQUEST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS

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Appendix A

Patrick Air Force Base

Pest Management Plan

Revised 2008

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1. Executive Summary ............................................................................................ A‐2

2. Installation Implementation Authority............................................................... A‐2

3. Introduction ........................................................................................................ A‐2 3.a. Objective............................................................................................................. A‐2 3.b. Mission ............................................................................................................... A‐2 3.c Responsibilities ................................................................................................... A‐2

4. Pest Management Requirements and Strategies ............................................... A‐3 4.a. Disease Vectors and Health Related Risks .......................................................... A‐3 4.a.(1) Mosquitoes ............................................................................................................ A‐3 4.a.(2) Wasps ................................................................................................................... A‐3 4.a.(3) Spiders .................................................................................................................. A‐3 4.a.(4) Fleas .................................................................................................................... A‐3 4.a.(5) Fire Ants .............................................................................................................. A‐3 4.a.(6) Rodents ............................................................................................................... A‐3 4.b. General Household and Nuisance Pests ............................................................. A‐3 4.b.(1) Cockroaches ....................................................................................................... A‐3 4.b.(2) Ants ..................................................................................................................... A‐4 4.b.(3) Flies ..................................................................................................................... A‐4 4.c. Structural Pests.................................................................................................A‐4 4.c.(1) Subterranean Termites ....................................................................................... A‐4 4.c.(2) Dry Wood Termites ............................................................................................ A‐4 4.d. Weed Pests ......................................................................................................... A‐4 4.d.(1) Submerged ......................................................................................................... A‐4 4.d.(2) Floating ............................................................................................................... A‐4 4.d.(3) Emerged ............................................................................................................. A‐4 4.d.(4) Grassy ................................................................................................................. A‐4 4.e. Stored Product Pests .......................................................................................... A‐4 4.f. Ornamental Plants and Turf Pests ........................................................................ A‐5 4.f.(1) Caterpillars ............................................................................................................ A‐5 4.f.(2) Scale .................................................................................................................... A‐5 4.f.(3) Chinch Bugs ........................................................................................................ A‐5 4.g. Miscellaneous Pests ........................................................................................... A‐5 4.g.(1) Moles .................................................................................................................. A‐5 4.g.(2) Bird Mites ........................................................................................................... A‐5 4.g.(3) Love Bugs ............................................................................................................ A‐5 4.h. Vertebrate Pests ................................................................................................. A‐5 4.h.(1) Raccoons ............................................................................................................. A‐5 4.h.(2) Opossums ........................................................................................................... A‐5 4.h.(3) Snakes ................................................................................................................. A‐5 4.h.(4) Birds .................................................................................................................... A‐5

5. Administration .................................................................................................... A‐6 5.a. Job Orders .......................................................................................................... A‐6 5.b. Contracts ............................................................................................................ A‐6 5.b.(1) Termites .............................................................................................................. A‐6 5.b.(2) Grounds Maintenance ........................................................................................ A‐6 5.b.(3) Athletic Fields ..................................................................................................... A‐6 5.c. Interservice Support Agreements ...................................................................... A‐6 5.d. Resources (Current and Proposed) .................................................................... A‐6 5.d.(1) Funding ............................................................................................................... A‐6 5.d.(2) Staffing................................................................................................................ A‐6

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont) 5.d.(3) Materials ............................................................................................................. A‐6 5.d.(4) Facilities .............................................................................................................. A‐6 5.e. Reports and Records .......................................................................................... A‐6 5.e.(1) Inventory ............................................................................................................ A‐7 5.e.(2) Quarterly ............................................................................................................ A‐7 5.f. Training Plans ..................................................................................................... A‐7 5.g. Coordination with Food Service Managers ........................................................ A‐7 5.h. Termite Inspection Plan...................................................................................... A‐7

6. Health and Safety Measures .............................................................................. A‐7 6.a. Requirements ..................................................................................................... A‐7 6.b. Hazards ............................................................................................................... A‐8 6.c. Safety and Health Aspects of the Shop .............................................................. A‐8 6.d. Safety and Health Aspects of Shop Vehicles ...................................................... A‐8

7. Public Laws and Regulations .............................................................................. A‐8

8. Coordination with Other Organizations and Agencies ....................................... A‐8

9. Measures for Compliance with MOU ................................................................. A‐8

10. Pest Management Operations with Special Environmental Considerations ............................................................................................... A‐9 10.a. Operations using Restricted Use Pesticides ....................................................... A‐9 10.b. Operations with Potential to Contaminate Surface or Groundwater ................ A‐9 10.c. Operations more than 640 Acres ....................................................................... A‐9 10.d. Operations in Areas with Endangered or Protected Species ............................. A‐9 10.e. Operations involving Aerial Application ............................................................. A‐9 10.f. Operations involving Designated Noxious Weeds ............................................. A‐9 10.g. Operations involving Experimental‐Use Permits ............................................... A‐9 10.h. Operations involving Environmentally Sensitive Areas ...................................... A‐9

11. Other Pest Management Plan Issues ................................................................. A‐9 11.a Applicable Pollution Control Projects ................................................................. A‐9 11.b. Applicable Pollution Abatement Procedures ..................................................... A‐9 11.c. Pesticides Sold in Commissaries and Exchanges .............................................. A‐10

12. Services Provided to other Activities or Installations ....................................... A‐10

13. Attachments ..................................................................................................... A‐12

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1. Executive Summary ‐ This narrative provides the framework through which pest problems and procedures can be effectively addressed at Patrick AFB, FL. The main elements of the installation’s pest management program, including pest identification, pesticide use and disposal, transportation, program management and health and environmental safety are defined within the main body of the Installation Pest Management Plan.

The Patrick AFB pest management mission is to insure a safe and healthy work environment for all unit and tenant personnel through the control and prevention of economical, structural, medically important and nuisance pests.

This plan serves as a mechanism for continued success and to insure, economical and environmentally acceptable pest management practices while maintaining compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

2. Installation Implementation Authority ‐ Department of Defense Instruction 4150.7, DoD Pest Management Program, and Air Force Instruction 32‐1053, Pest Management Program, authorizes the implementation of a pest management plan for golf courses.

3. Introduction

a. Objective: The Pest Management Plan is designed as a guide to establish and maintain safe, efficient, and environmentally sound “Integrated Pest Management” (IPM) programs for the 45th Space Wing (45 SW). It identifies priorities based on non‐chemical control measures and the judicious use of pesticides in the control of pests on this installation.

b. Mission: It is the mission of the 45th Civil Engineer Squadron (45 CES) Pest Management Shop to control pest that are detrimental to the mission, base, military or civilian personnel, facilities under control of the 45 SW, all tenant units and to the environment. Control of the pests will be done by several determining factors and will be accomplished by either non‐chemical or chemical means determined by the pest, pest area, and application required. Chemicals will be applied in accordance with the label along with health and safety consideration.

c. Responsibilities: Personnel assigned to the 45th CES Pest Management Shop will ensure all pesticides are applied in accordance with policies stated in the plan, that appropriate regulations and instructions are satisfied, that all safety requirements are met and DD Form 1826‐1 personal certifications are current. Personnel will notify Bio Environmental Engineering (BEE) and Public Health (PH) prior to any application in food preparation or consumption facilities, medical facilities, or child development or youth centers in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32‐1053, Para 3.4.9.4. In addition, personnel will forward Integrated Pest Management Information System (IPMIS) quarterly usage reports of all pesticides applied on the installation to the Civil Engineer Environmental Flight (CEV) and provide BEE and Fire Department with a monthly chemical inventory.

(1) The Aerospace Medicine Council (45 ADO/SGG) determines the frequency and scope of physical examinations for assigned pesticide applicators. The council will maintain awareness among assigned medical personnel of symptoms and treatment for pesticide exposure.

(2) BEE will conduct Industrial Hygiene surveys and respirator fit tests annually. BEE will also ensure all pesticides ordered through the Pest Management shop are reviewed for environmental and health impacts and material safety data sheets are maintained for all pesticides used on the installation.

4. Pest Management Requirements and Strategies for Applicable Pest/Disease Vector Categories

a. Disease Vectors and Health Related Pests

(1) Mosquitoes: West Nile Virus and Encephalitis are major concerns for the 45th SW area. Public Health

(PH) monitors the mosquito population through the use of light traps, CO2 traps, and mosquito magnets. Once PH determines the counts are high enough, PH requests fogging operations. Currently, “BP‐100” with mineral oil is used to fog for adult mosquitoes. Once existing stock is depleted, shop personnel will coordinate with outside agencies (Brevard County Mosquito Control, Disney World) to determine what chemicals are being used and their effectiveness. Also, A-5

“Altosid briquettes” are placed in all storm water drains and “Bactimos briquettes” are used in low‐lying water collection areas throughout the base as a larvicide control.

(2) Wasps: Wasps are a considerable problem throughout the year, but are most extensive during the months of June – November. The aerosol “Wasp Freeze” is used for quick knockdown and nests are destroyed after treatment.

(3) Spiders: Black and brown widows provide the Pest Management Shop with limited calls throughout the year. “Raze” and “PT‐565 XLO” aerosols are used for spot treatments. Building custodians are instructed on sanitation practices to eliminate and prevent recurring nesting sites. Brown Recluse spiders are minimal and are treated in the same manner as the black and brown widows.

(4) Fleas: Housing is the only area currently treated for fleas. Infestations occur from pets and wild raccoons. The housing contractor treats yards using “Talstar”. Indoor treatments are accomplished during change of occupancy or in occupied homes with QAE’s (45 CES/CEH) approval. Base buildings are rarely infested. “Hot Shot” complete release foggers and sanitation practices normally control these areas.

(5) Fire Ants: These insects are prevalent throughout the base. “Top Choice Ant Bait”, is used for long‐ term mound eradication. “Ambush” aerosol and “Dricide” pyrethrum powder are used for quick knockdown in spot treatments.

(6) Rodents: Rats and mice are a continual problem year round. Snap traps and glue boards are the mainstay for control indoors. “Eaton’s AC‐90” bait packs are placed in bait stations around the perimeter of buildings and in sanitary sewer lines on a semi‐annual recurring work schedule. Integrated pest management control methods include instruction on sanitation practices and building exclusion.

b. General Household and Nuisance Pests

(1) Cockroaches: The American roach is the number one visible roach in base buildings, housing and the beach side temporary living facilities (TLF). German roaches have been found in the NCO Club. “Maxforce Roach Bait stations” are applied during recurring work maintenance. “PT 565 XLO” is used as a flushing agent and “Hot Shot” as a fog to achieve desired control as needed. Other chemicals that are used to address roach infestations are “Permadust,” “Suspend SC,” and “Deltadust.” Sanitation is constantly expressed to the Clubs management.

(2) Ants: Ants are a consistent problem throughout the base. “Maxforce Bait Stations”, “Maxforce

Granules” and “Top Choice Granular” are all used for long‐term ant control. For spot treatments, “Raze”, “Dricide” and “PT 565 XLO” provide quick control. “Advance Dual Choice” and “Deltadust” are also used. As always, sanitation is briefed to the building custodian to prevent future problems.

(3) Flies: Flies can be a nuisance indoors, especially around food. “Hot Shot No Pest Strips” are used to manage fly problems.

c, Structural Pests

(1) Subterranean Termites: These termites have been found and are prevalent in a number of facilities.

Currently all termite treatments are performed by local contractors. “Termidor” is the chemical of choice. All treatments along with prevention recommendations are provided to the Pest Management Shop for record keeping.

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(2) Dry wood Termites: Currently, the only area known to have dry wood termites are the Beach Side TLF’s. Due to the unknown future of these facilities and the cost of fumigation, spot treatments with “Raze” and “PT 565 XLO” temporarily alleviate swarmers. When possible, damaged wood is removed and replaced.

d. Weed Pests

(1) Submerged: Bushy Pond weed, Hydrilla, Coontail, Elodea, Slender Spike Rush and Southern Naiad make up the majority of the submerged weeds in the storm water canals throughout the base. “Reward” (Diquat) herbicide is used to control all submerged weeds. Dredging is always an option if an area becomes too infested and restricts water movement.

(2) Floating: Duck Weed, Water Hyacinth and Pond Weed are also prevalent in our storm water canals.

“Reward” herbicide normally controls these weeds, but occasionally a second treatment with “Rodeo” herbicide will eliminate hard to kill areas. Dredging is always an option if an area becomes to infested and restricts water movement

(3) Emerged: Cattails are of a major concern primarily because of their visibility. Other emerged weeds consist of Soft Rush, Bull rush, Alligator Weed and Willow. Normal control methods include using Rodeo and Reward herbicides. Dredging is always an option if an area becomes too infested and restricts water movement.

(4) Grassy: The focus is Memorial Plaza ‐ is a high visibility, special event area. Crabgrass and Yellow

Nutsedge are the primary weeds in this location. Atrazine and Round Up are used for control.

e. Stored Product Pests: Due to inventory control and stock rotation, we have had no problems concerning

Stored Product Pests.

f. Ornamental Plants and Turf Pests

(1) Caterpillars: Once a year, these pests invade the Oleander bushes throughout the base. “Sevin SL” is the current insecticide used to control these insects.

(2) Scale: Under normal circumstances, we would not treat for Scale, but a new species was introduced through Miami and has rapidly spread north attacking Sago Palms through the state of Florida. There is no known cure to eradicate this species. Currently, “Merit” systemic insecticide is used to sustain the plants life, but does not eliminate the pest. In the future, it will be requested that the plant be removed and destroyed to prevent future infestations in new plants.

(3) Chinch Bugs: Although prevalent in base lawns, only high visibility, high profile lawns are treated.

Talstar PL is the only chemical in stock used to control chinch bugs.

g. Miscellaneous Pests

(1) Moles: Moles are mostly a problem on the softball and soccer fields. Occasionally, the Working Dog kennels will request mole control in their training area. Traps are the only method used for these pests.

(2) Bird Mites: Due to bird populations and the accessibility to nest inside a facility, bird mites become a problem during nesting season. If possible, birds and their nests are removed from the facility. “Hot Shot” foggers or “PT 565 XLO” are used to control the mites. Afterwards, a job order is put into the system to repair the section of the facility through which the birds gained access.

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(3) Love Bugs: A nuisance pest which occurs in the spring and fall months. Man‐hours, supplies and funds would be too costly and will not be used for their control. “PT‐565” will be used as a temporary fix around doorways.

h. Vertebrate Pests

(1) Raccoons: The main concern involving raccoons is the destruction of sea turtle nests during the nesting season. In coordination with CEV, Hav‐a‐heart traps are strategically placed to prevent raccoons from disturbing the turtle nests. Brevard County Animal Control is notified of any captures and the raccoons are relocated off the installation. The same applies to any raccoons trapped on the installation as well.

(2) Opossums: These animals occasionally invade garbage cans and public areas that require removal.

Physical removal with animal control poles and Hav‐a‐heart traps allow shop personnel to relocate the animal without harming it.

(3) Snakes: Surprisingly not a major concern on the installation. An occasional Black Racer or Yellow Rat Snake will pop up where they’re not wanted. Removal and relocation are the typical control measures used. Venomous snakes have not been an issue.

(4) Birds: There are numerous species located on the installation due to the region in which we are located. The main concern is roosting and nesting in hangars. Uninhabited nests in unnatural settings (buildings, light poles) are typically removed. Injured birds found on base are captured and taken to the local wildlife sanctuary for rehabilitation. Depredation can be used as a control method along the flight line, which only occurs once the species are identified and permission granted. Pellet rifles are the only means used to depredate. Personnel attend quarterly Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Working Group meetings when requested.

5. Administration

a. Job Orders: Direct Scheduled Work Orders are used for treating base facilities and common areas for any and all pests.

b. Contracts

(1) Termites: Currently we have one contract for subterranean termite control for existing structures.

CB&S Pest Control contractor performs all termite treatments and inspections. For pre‐treatment on newly constructed buildings, termite treatment requirements and specifications are written into each construction contract. Primary contractors subcontract the termite pre‐treatment work to various companies.

(2) Housing: O. T. Trans is the primary contractor for all general pest control in military base housing.

ChemGreen, subcontractor to O. T. Trans, performs pest control activities in housing.

(3) Grounds Maintenance: Professional Diversified Services Incorporated is the lawn maintenance contract for the base. They provide weed control to include all areas on the base except the storm water canals.

Roundup is the only chemical they are authorized to use. A sub‐contractor, ChemGreen, provides limited weed control in high profile, high visibility lawns. “Atrazine 4L” is the herbicide used. “Talstar 1” provides the insect control.

(4) Athletic Fields: All the athletic fields are maintained by the Brevard Achievement Center, and the pesticide applications are subcontracted to ChemGreen. Weeds are controlled with Roundup pro herbicide. Moles and gophers are a minimal problem and are eradicated through the use of traps. The main insect problem is fire ants. “Top choice” and Talstar fire ant bait controls the fire ants and other insect infestations.

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c. Interservice Support Agreements: Patrick AFB has a cooperative agreement with the Brevard County Mosquito Control District for aerial spraying of mosquitoes when excessive populations are unmanageable with ground control measures or when there is an imminent threat of a mosquito borne disease outbreak.

d. Resources (Current and Proposed):

(1) Funding: The shop does not run on an annual budget, but purchases supplies and equipment on an as needed basis throughout the year.

(2) Staffing: Currently the shop’s manning consists of 2 military and 1 civilian. Military positions include

2 Staff Sergeants. The civilian position is a WG‐9.

(3) Materials: See attachment 3.

(4) Facilities: Building 959 has the office, break room, locker room, restrooms, showers and laundry areas. Building 955 is the chemical storage area and mixing room. The showers, locker room and laundry areas in building 959 will be maintained for contamination control of pesticide exposure. The chemical storage will remain in building 955. See attachment 1 for facility layouts.

e. Reports and Records

(1) Inventory: Monthly inventory reports are maintained in the Pest Management Shop with copies being sent to BEE and the Fire Department.

(2) Quarterly: Pesticide usage reports are summarized by CEV and the Base Pest Manager and sent to

Air Force Space Command. All records of pesticide usage in a facility or grounds area located on base property are inputted into the IPMIS database except for Housing which maintains their own IPMIS database.

f. Training Plans: Training is accomplished on a continual basis. All newly assigned personnel are trained in the following categories by the shop supervisor or designated appointee to ensure the safe handling and proper use of pesticides and pesticide equipment.

(1) Label comprehension

(2) Equipment operation, calibration and minor repair

(3) Use of safety equipment on all operations

(4) Flight line training

(5) Larviciding and fogging operations for mosquito control

(6) Proper mixing procedures

(7) Triple rinsing

(8) Various local venders provide seminars that allow our personnel to stay abreast of the latest pest control techniques.

(9) In accordance with AFI 32‐1053, all personnel are recertified every three years.

(10) All personnel attend HAZCOM, fire extinguisher and respirator training.

g. Coordination with Food Service Managers: All food‐handling facilities are inspected on a Recurring Work

Program (RWP). If the facilities are required to be treated, the manager is contacted, a date and time are established and preparation instructions are briefed. Also, PH and the Fire Department are notified before any fogging operations are performed.

h. Termite Inspection Plan: Termite inspections are performed during RWP schedules. All inspections are annotated on DD Form 1070.

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6. Health and Safety Measures

a. Requirements: All shop personnel are given a complete baseline physical upon assignment to the section.

Thereafter, a semiannual occupational health physical is required. Annual audiograms and earplug re‐fitting are also part of the occupational health physical. Safety equipment, which includes respirators (half and full face), coveralls, boots, aprons, face shields, goggles, earmuffs and hardhats are supplied to the shop personnel. Applicable safety equipment must be used at all times. BEE provides respirator fit testing and training. Earplugs must be worn around all identified equipment and safety toed boots are worn by all personnel on the job.

b. Hazards:

(1) Shop personnel can be exposed to pesticides that may enter the body through skin contact, inhalation or ingestion. Other hazards include but are not limited to: bee stings, spider bites, heat exhaustion, falls, back injuries, animal bites and hazardous noise

(2) The public may come in contact with pesticides before they are dry, therefore proper placement of pesticides is crucial. Shop personnel are trained to avoid chemical placement that would present a hazard by human contact.

c. Safety and Health Aspects of the Shop: The chemical storage building is separate from the office. The chemical storage room is equipped with exhaust fans which are monitored quarterly by BEE to ensure they meet the standards. Both chemical and mixing room floors are curbed, sloped to the center and have no floor drains to prevent further contamination in the event of a spill. The water system is fitted with back flow preventers to protect the water supply. The office building contains the locker room, showers (male and female), rest rooms, laundry and break rooms.

d. Safety and Health Aspects of Shop Vehicles: There are two vehicles assigned. Both are four‐wheel drive telephone maintenance trucks with lockable storage compartments. Both are used to carry personnel and supplies to perform routine work. They are also used to transport the Ultra Low Volume mosquito fogger during fogging operations and a 50‐gallon insecticide sprayer. A Toro Multi‐pro 5600 was recently purchased for aquatic weed control for the base storm water canals. It is completely self efficient with hand and eye wash capabilities. All vehicles are equipped with spill kits and eye wash bottles.

7. Public Laws and Regulations. The following publications are maintained in the shop and are used in accordance with Federal, State and Air Force Instructions. AFI 32‐1053, Department of Defense Directive 4150.7, Technical Information Manuals 11,13,14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 27, Mil‐HDBK 1028/8A, Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standard 161‐2 and Air Force Manuals 91‐16, 91‐19 and 126‐2. The most stringent are followed for pesticide storage and application.

8. Coordination with other Organizations and Agencies. PH is notified before any food handling facility or Child Development Center is treated for pests. PH also notifies us when mosquito operations should be performed. We notify PH before any aerial spraying is accomplished by Brevard County Mosquito Control. Also, prior to any fumigation operations, PH, Fire Department, and Security Forces are notified. All Services Squadron operations, such as the golf course, marina and Famcamp, along with tenant units are treated on an as needed basis through the job order system.

9. Measures for Compliance with Memorandum of Understanding with State Pesticide Regulatory Office(s)

Executive Order 12856 and the Emergency Planning Community Right‐To‐Know Act (EPCRA) requires the 45th Space Wing to provide a consolidated hazardous material inventory to the state and local emergency and planning agencies annually. This data provides the average daily and maximum daily quantity of each hazardous material used and kept in storage for the prior year.

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10. Pest Management Operations with Special Environmental Considerations

a. Operations using Restricted Use pesticides: The only restricted use pesticide maintained in the 45th Pest

Management shop is Phostoxin (Aluminum Phosphide). The possibility of its use is minimal but it must be maintained in the event stack fumigation becomes necessary.

b. Operations with Potential to Contaminate Surface or Groundwater. Mixing operations are conducted at Facility 955 outside the facility on an impervious concrete pad with a sloped floor drain. Any spillage during mixing operations will flow into the drain where it can be recovered.

A drainage ditch on the East side and on the South side of the facility surrounds facility 955, a water retention swale is located on the North side of the facility. Any spillage during mixing operations has the potential of flowing into the south drainage ditch if the spill drain and sump pump fail to function properly.

c. Operations more than 640 Acres. Not Applicable

d. Operations in Areas with Endangered or Protected Species. There are several protected or endangered species in our area. Before any operation is conducted concerning protected or endangered species, CEV is contacted to ensure none of these species will be adversely affected. CEV will provide a list of all protected or endangered species on an as needed basis.

e. Operations involving Aerial Application. Patrick AFB has a cooperative agreement with the Brevard County

Mosquito Control District for aerial spraying of mosquitoes when excessive populations are unmanageable with ground control measures or when there is an imminent threat of a mosquito borne disease outbreak.

f. Operations involving Designated Noxious Weeds: Any operations concerning Designated Noxious Weeds are planned and coordinated through the 45th CES/CEV office.

g. Operations involving Experimental‐Use Permits. Not Applicable.

h. Operations involving Environmentally Sensitive Areas: Any operation involving potentially environmentally sensitive areas is coordinated through 45th CES/CEV

11. Other Pest Management Plan Issues.

a. Applicable Pollution Control Projects. No projects are scheduled.

b. Applicable Pollution Abatement Procedures. Pesticide application is conducted outside the facility on an impervious concrete pad with a sloped floor drain that is connected to a sump pump. Any spillage during mixing operations will flow into the drain where the sump pump will remove the spill and place it in a waste drum.

Pesticide containers are triple rinsed prior to disposal. The rinsate is utilized in pesticide mixing, i.e., the rinsate is applied as a pesticide, not disposed.

c. Pesticides Sold in Commissaries and Exchanges. Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) controls the purchase of products to be sold in the commissary and exchanges. All pesticides sold are over the counter, non‐ restricted use only products.

12. Services Provided to other Activities or Installations. Pest control is provided for encampment areas prior to the deployment of troops during exercises. These areas are mainly treated for fire ants and mosquitoes. The exercises occur once or twice a year.

13. Annexes

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a. Attachment 1 – Installation map/facilities map

b. Attachment 2 – Annual Pesticide Procurement – Not applicable.

c. Attachment 3 – Pesticide Inventory

d. Pesticide Labels, Material Safety Data sheets, and Consumer Protection Information Sheets for Preservative Treated Wood Products. Not applicable.

e. Operation Control and Maintenance Records from Previous Years. Control and maintenance records are maintained in the IPMIS database currently located in building 959.

f. Applicable Instructions and Procedures. Maintained in the Infrastructure Library in Facility 959.

g. Contracting Standards, Specifications, and Statements of Work. All contracting standards, specifications and statements of work are maintained in the 45th CES Maintenance Engineering section.

h. Manpower Surveys. Not applicable.

i. Attachment 4 – Shop Equipment and Sources

j. Attachment 5 – List of Safety Items and Personal Protective Equipment

k. Technical Information. Maintained in the Infrastructure Library in Facility 938.

l. Spill Plan and Pesticide Clean‐up Guidance. Maintained in the Infrastructure Library in Facility 959.

m. Industrial Hygiene Surveys of Pest Management Shop. Maintained in the Infrastructure Library in Facility 959.

n. Cost Comparison Analyses. Not applicable.

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Attachment 1 – Installation map/facilities map

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Attachment 2 Listing of Pest Management Supplies

Chemical Manufacturer U/I Conc% TopChoice Bayer Envir. Science 50 lb. bags 00.0143

Granular Ant Bait Maxforce 6 LB 1 Dricide ProChem 6oz BT 1

Roach Bait Stations Maxforce Bx 2 Ant Bait Stations Dual Choice Bx 0.011

PT 565 XLO Whitmire Cn 2.5 Deltadust Bayer Bt 0.05 Permadust Whitmire CN 35.5 Suspend SC Lesco 1 Pint/Container 4.7500 Wasp Freeze Whitmire Cn 0.249

BP‐100 Whitmire Gl 5.94 Hot Shot No Pest Strip Spectrum Group Bx 18.6

Hot Shot Fogger Spectrum Group Cn 0.6 Bti Briquets Summit Bx N/A Altosid Zoecon Lb 8.62

Merit Systemic Lesco Bt 75 Talstar PL FME Corp 25 Lb Bg 0.2 Ambush ProChem Cn 0.6 Sevin Sl Lesco 2.5 Gl 43 Rodeo Monsanto 2.5 Gl 53.8 Plyac Loveland Gl N/A

Reward Syngenta Gl 37.3 AC‐90 Eaton's Bucket 0.005

Aluminum Phosphide Flushing Formula Dyna‐Fog Gl N/A

Attachments 3 and 4 Listing of Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment

EQUIPMENT LISTING

Dodge Dually 4X4 Telephone Maintenance Truck 2 Each Toro Multi Pro 5600 300 Gallon Sprayer 1 Each Skid Mount Sprayer 100 Gallon (Herbicide) 2 Each Skid Mount Sprayer 50 Gallon (Insecticide) 2 Each Dyna Jet L30 DC Rotary Atomizer (Mosquito Fogger) 1 Each Back Pack Sprayer (Compressed Air) 5 Gallon 5 Each Micro‐Gen ULV Push Cart 2 Each B&G Hand Held ULV 3 Each Compressed Air Sprayers 1 Gallon 5 Each Foot Pump Duster (currently inoperable) 2 Each Exacticide Duster W/Attachments Battery Operated 1 Each

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Granular Push Spreaders 6 Each Fumigation Kit 1 Each Hilti Drills 2 Each Rodent Bait Boxes 40 Each Live Trap, Animal 15 Each Mole Traps 4 Each Snake Tongs 2 Each Animal Control Pole 2 Each Utility Trailer 8X12 Dual Axle 1 Each

SAFETY/PPE

Spill Kits 4 Each Eyesaline Travel Packs 4 Each First Aid Kits 4 Each Kevlar Leather Gloves, Animal Control 4 Each Ear Muffs 4 Pair Hard Hats 4 Each Steeled Toed Boots ALL

Respirators (Full & Half Faced) Bio Approved ALL Gloves Nitrile Rubber (5MM) 6 Boxes Coveralls Cotton ALL Aprons, Rubber 2 Each Overboots 4 Each Face Shields 2 Each Goggles ALL

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Appendix B

Manatee Cove Golf Course

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Patrick AFB, Florida

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Kevin Czerkies Golf Course Superintendent

Member GCSAA

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I. MANAGEMENT CONCEPT

A. DESCRIPTION OF GOLF FACILITY

The Manatee Cove Golf Course is located at Patrick Air Force Base, FL. The course has a flat terrain with minimal change in altitude, lies just east of the Atlantic Ocean and has the Banana River as a border to the west. Being close to the Atlantic Ocean, the course is regularly affected by salt spray. The normal summer season will have highs in the 90’s (all‐time high ever recorded at Patrick AFB is 99 degrees) with Summertime lows that are normally in the high 60 to mid to high 70 degree range and high humidity readings are the norm at Patrick AFB. On occasion, extended periods of drought occur (late spring to mid‐summer) with little or no rain. Winters are normally mild with very few or no nights of freezing temperatures. The growing season is basically year‐round.

Construction of the golf course began in 1960 and the course was open for play in 1962. The greens were rebuilt to USGA specifications in 2007 with Seashore Supreme Paspalum turfgrass. The 13th hole was rebuilt in 2005 to make room for Officer’s housing, but was included in the 2007 renovation. The golf course was constructed on an old landfill site and because of this, several holes have experienced uneven settlement over the years, with 12 and 14 being the worst.

Manatee Cove Golf Course totals 286 acres which is made up of the following:

‐ 2.9 acres of putting green surface featuring Seashore Paspalum turfgrass ‐ 2.7 acres of teeing ground featuring bermudagrass ‐ 33 acres of fairways featuring bermudagrass ‐ 80 acres of in‐play rough featuring sparse and sporadic stands Bermudagrass, St. Augustinegrass, and Bahiagrass ‐ 50 acres of out‐of‐play waste rough area consisting mainly of weeds ‐ 78 approximate acres of waterways, ponds/canals ‐ remaining acreage is made up of infrastructure and paved areas

Currently, the overall condition of the golf course is POOR. The greens are new and have only been open for play for four months. They have not fully grown‐in yet, but will get better as temperatures increase this spring. The fairways and rough are infested with an array of weeds and nematodes.

There are numerous ponds and canals throughout the golf course, most of which have become overpopulated with Cattails. Water comes into play for the golfer on 17 of the 18 holes. The waterways are interconnected within one of two systems that discharge the property into the Banana River Lagoon; however, these areas are controlled by weirs which control water flow. Some of the canals support rainwater runoff for the south end of the base (base exchange, commissary, etc) to include the main aircraft runway

B. GOALS

Our pest management mission is to prevent pest and disease vectors from adversely affecting the golf course operation by establishing and maintaining a safe, effective, and environmentally sound integrated pest management program. The primary goal is to minimize the amount of pesticide active ingredient (AI) while continuing to maintain acceptable golf course conditions. The greens are the most important aspect of the golf course and their condition will be highly prioritized. Limited weed infestation and disease damage will be tolerated on tees, fairways and rough until such problems cause the golf course to become unplayable or unsightly.

The secondary goal for Manatee Cove Golf Course is to provide a well‐maintained golf course for the Air Force 45th Space Wing population given the conditions that must be worked with. The maintenance operation is continually pursuing new techniques and methods to achieve this goal by attending local, state, and GCSAA conferences, seminars, B-4 and workshops.