PMP FY 12.docx

325TH CIVIL ENGINEER

SQUADRON

P E S T

M A N A G E M E N T

P L A N

FY12

OPR: 325 CES Operations

PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

TYNDALL AFB

CES Operations Pest Management Supervisor (DJOZ) Date

Natural Resources Manager (CEANN) Date

Bio-Environmental (SGPB) Date

HQ AETC/CEAN Date

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. NARRATIVE AND PEST MANAGEMENT

2.1. PROGRAM OPERATIONS

2.1.1. Pest Management Coordinator Responsibilities/Duties

2.1.2. Pest Management Supervisor Responsibilities

2.1.3. Pest Management Programs

2.1.3.1. Disease Vector Flying Insects (Mosquitoes)

2.1.3.2. Structural Pests

2.1.3.3. Stored Products Pests

2.1.3.4. Household Pests

2.1.3.5. Bird Management of Pigeons, Starlings, and Sparrows

2.1.3.6. Nuisance Animal Control

2.1.4. Natural Resource Programs

2.2. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

2.2.1. Workload Identification

2.2.2. Program Budgeting

2.2.3. Training and Certification

2.2.4. Contracting

2.3. PEST MANAGEMENT FACILITIES

2.3.1. Pest Management Shop

2.3.2. Golf Course Maintenance Facility

2.4. HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES

2.4.1. Medical Surveillance Program

2.4.2. Work Place Monitoring

2.4.3. Respiratory Protection and Personal Safety

2.4.4. Fire and Spill Prevention

2.4.5. Worker Right To Know

2.5. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

2.5.1. State and Federal Regulations

2.5.2. Recycling and Disposal

2.5.3. Record Keeping and Reporting

2.6. PESTICIDE RETAIL FACILITIES

ANNEXES

Annex A: Integrated Pest Management

Annex B: Annual Weed Control Plan

Annex C: Commissary and Exchange Operating/Spill Procedures

Annex D: Glossary of State and Federal Regulations

Annex E: Base Pesticide Inventory

Annex F: West Nile Virus Response Plan

Annex G: Golf Course Pest Management Plan iii

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

AFOSH Air Force Occupational Safety and Health BBC Balfour Beatty Communities

IPMIS Integrated Pest Management Information System IWIMS Interim Work Information System

TG Technical Guide ULV Ultra Low Volume WNV West Nile Virus iiii Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this operations plan are maintained in accordance with AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, and are disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) available at https://afrims.amc.af.mil/.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES: Appointment of a new Pest Management Coordinator

1. INTRODUCTION

A narrative Pest Management Plan (PMP) is required by Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 4150.07 for all installations that conduct more than 0.5 work-years of pest management work annually. The Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) has written Technical Guide(TG) Number 18 to provide information and requirements of installation pest management programs and guidance for evaluation of these programs. The TG reflects the functional elements of an effective program as recognized by the AFPMB. DoD Directive 4150.07 requires that on-site reviews be conducted and use of the guidance found in the DoD Directive and the TG. Tyndall AFB (TAFB) meets the requirements for an annual pest management plan. The plan describes pest management program operations, management procedures, pest management facilities, health and safety issues, and regulatory compliance requirements.

TAFB Pest Management Program places emphasis on inspections and integrated pest management (IPM) techniques.

DoD's strategic plan for environmental security, drafted in 1993, mandates a reduction in the environmental risk from pesticides used in DoD programs and provides three Measures of Merit for pest management.

1.1. Measure of Merit 1. Installation Pest Management Plans:

100% of DoD installations will maintain IPM plans that are reviewed and approved by a DOD certified pest management consultant and annually updated by the installation pest management coordinator.

1.2. Measure of Merit 2. Annual Amount of Pesticide Applied:

Pest Management will adhere to the principals of integration goals and minimize annual pesticide usage by both government and contract pesticide applicators on the installation. The pesticide measure of merit usage goal will be set at the 2007-2009 average usage".

1.3. Measure of Merit 3. Installation Pesticide Applicator Certification:

100 percent of DoD pesticide applicators will be certified. Direct hire employees certified in accordance with the Dod Plan for the Certification of pesticide Applicators, have a maximum of 2 years to become DoD certified after initial employment. Contracted employees shall have appropriate State or host-nation pesticide applicator certification in the appropriate categories at the time the contract is let.

2. NARRATIVE PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

2.1. Program Operations

2.1.1. Pest Management Coordinator Responsibilities/Duties

The Pest Management Coordinator is the individual officially designated by the installation commander to coordinate and oversee the installation pest management program and installation pest management plan. The Pest Management Coordinator, Gwendolyn A. Jones is assigned to the 325th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Environmental Flight (325 CES/CEANN). Her duties consist of formally coordinating appropriate portions of the Pest Management Plan and the Golf Course Maintenance Plan with the senior medical officer, environmental coordinator, Natural Resources Program Manager and the 325th Civil Engineer Squadron Commander. She must then ensure that these individuals sign the cover sheet of the plans and forwards them to the component pest management consultant for review, technical approval and signature on the cover sheet. The Pest Management Coordinator ensures that the Golf Course and applicable contractors submit to the Pest Management Supervisor all pesticide usage for input into the IPMIS program on a monthly basis.

2.1.2. Pest Management Supervisor Responsibilities

The Pest Management Supervisor’s duties include inspection and control-as-necessary of household pests, structural pests, stored product pests, public health pests, ornamental and turf pests, and vegetation control. Will notify BEF and PH before applying pesticides in and around food, medical facilities and child development centers. Maintains IPMIS database by inputting daily pesticide usage by CES Operations pesticide applicators and from any contractual applications. Forwards monthly pesticide reports of total active ingredient applied to AETC, BEF and PH within the first ten workdays of each month. Functions are prioritized based on military readiness, health or disease impact, and damage to structures.

2.1.3. Pest Management Programs

This section is an overview of specific TAFB pests, surveillance and IPM techniques, chemicals and control methods used.

Effective February 2007, Tyndall no longer provides pest management services in the Military Family Housing (MFH) area due to the privatization of MFH. The privatization contractor, BBC, Inc., is responsible for responding to and working with housing residents concerning pest control problems and issues, including pest issues both inside and outside of the residence.

2.1.3.1. Disease vector flying insects (mosquitoes): Adult females have the ability to transmit disease to humans.

Mosquito surveillance is conducted by Public Health (PH) personnel including larva surveys in potential breeding habitats and the use of light traps, SAM and gravid traps for monitoring adult mosquito activity. Any problem areas are identified and reported to the Pest Management Shop.

Breeding site elimination includes repairing water leaks, properly maintaining drainage ditches, and filling/draining low areas on base. Larva mosquito control is accomplished by using larvacide time release capsules and Bactimos briquettes distributed in standing water on a monthly basis during the breeding season (April-November).

Consultations between Public Health and Pest Management will result in initiation/continuation of fogging operations based on vector surveillance and any vector borne disease threats.

2.1.3.2. Structural Pests (subterranean termites):

This pest is the most destructive pest found on TAFB. Pest Management personnel will survey for infested areas during routine service calls and when notified of a swarm. A vacuum cleaner or a synergized pyrethrum will be used to remove and/or kill exposed swarms. Preventive termite treatments will be contracted as required.

2.1.3.3. Stored Product Pests (confused flour beetle, saw-toothed grain beetle, Indian meal moth, rice weevil, dermested beetle, rats and mice)

Economic and medical problems can result from infestations of stored product pests in food facility establishments, e.g. Base Exchange (BX), commissary, food service facilities. Maintaining high sanitation and product inspection/storage standards is necessary, since the base does not perform any fumigation. The base Public Health personnel conduct monthly inspections of the pallets, floors, walls, and products to determine if any infestations have occurred. The use of insect pheromone and/or baited monitoring devices is extremely useful for detecting infestations long before they would probably become evident by routine visual inspection. Their use allows for detection and control before the infestation becomes major. A vacuum cleaner or synergized pyrethrum aerosol will be used to remove and/or kill exposed adults.

Rodent control in the BX, commissary, and other food handling facilities is provided according to surveillance and Facility Managers' notifications. Snap traps, sticky boards and anticoagulant baits are used in accordance with AFI 32-1053. The key to control is sanitation, harborage elimination, and rodent-proofing the structure. If outdoor conditions permit, treatment of the burrows will be accomplished.

2.1.3.4. Household Type Pests (cockroaches, flies, crickets, spiders, fleas, silverfish, and other similar organisms)

While some are only nuisance pests, many pose potentially serious health problems. Some of the pests occur year-round while others are seasonal or occasional annoyances.

An aggressive IPM approach of education, sanitation, cultural, mechanical, biological, chemical, and self-help techniques are used. The focus of the program is to have occupants and facility managers take measures to effectively deny pests a breeding/harborage area. Inspection and control work is done on a regularly scheduled basis for food facilities. Insecticide application utilizes residual baits, insect growth regulators (IGRs), liquids, aerosols, and/or microencapsulated pesticides, usually placed in cracks and crevices, and the dusting of appropriate voids. A flushing agent will be used on the initial inspection to determine which species are involved, where the infestations/populations are and where treatment is required. Chemicals are rotated to avoid resistance to the pesticide. Chemical treatment of food service facilities is not accomplished when food is being served or when personnel could be exposed.

2.1.3.5. Bird Management of Pigeons, Starlings, and Sparrows

Monitoring of hangars and other roosting sites is accomplished on a monthly basis. This is done by surveying the habitat, inspecting buildings for evidence of the pest birds, investigating all complaints, determining economical damage, health and safety hazards. The IPM strategy is to work closely with the Bird Hazard Working Group to identify problem areas and recommend solutions.

2.1.3.6. Nuisance Animal Control

Nuisance animals are any wild animal pests that cause annoyance, health hazard, safety hazard, landscape or property damage, or compromise mission objectives. Control of nuisance animals is the responsibility of the Pest Management Shop and the Natural Resources Flight.

The Pest Management Shop responds to all complaints of nuisance animals in and around buildings, and other structures with the exception of Base Housing. BBC Military Housing Contractor will respond to all Base Housing complaints by calling their service desk at 286-6495. Public Health will be working with the BBC and Bay County Animal Control Division to address stray/loose pets on BBC property.

2.1.3.6.1. Reporting Stray/Loose Pets

2.1.3.6.1.1. Stray animals can be reported 24/7 by calling 283-4949, Chugach Customer Service/Production Control.

2.1.3.6.1.1.1. If the call comes in during the normal work day (0700 – 1530) the animal will be picked up within an hour or two if the animals can be located.

2.1.3.6.1.1.2. If a call comes in during normal work hours and the animal cannot be located the following actions will be taken:

2.1.3.6.1.1.2.1. If the call is a report of a stray cat, a ‘live’ trap will be set. These traps are safe and humane and do the animal no harm.

2.1.3.6.1.1.2.2. Dogs cannot be readily trapped and if a report does not result in us locating the animal, we will close the report without action and notify the person who reported the animal.

2.1.3.6.1.1.3. If the call comes in during non-work hours, an attempt will be made to find the animal at the start of the next regular work day and the following actions will be taken:

2.1.3.6.1.1.3.1. If the call is a report of a stray cat, a ‘live’ trap will be set. These traps are safe and humane and do the animal no harm.

2.1.3.6.1.1.3.2. Dogs cannot be readily trapped and if a report does not result in us locating the animal we will close the report without action and notify the person who reported the animal.

2.1.3.6.2. Disposition of Stray/Loose Pets

2.1.3.6.2.1. Animals will be picked up via either live trapping or by a human capturing the animal.

2.1.3.6.2.2. All efforts will be made to prevent harm to the animals.

2.1.3.6.2.3. Once an animal has been captured the following actions will be taken:

2.1.3.6.2.3.1. The animal will be placed in a cage suitable for transporting the animal.

2.1.3.6.2.3.2. The animal will be taken to the Parkway Animal Hospital and Pet Hotel.

2.1.3.6.2.3.3. Parkway Animal Hospital and Pet Hotel will hold the animal for 5 days and then dispose of any unclaimed animals in whatever manner they determine best.

Natural Resources will remove nuisance wildlife upon request. Common nuisance wildlife problems handled by Natural Resources include: alligators, white-tailed deer damage and vehicle strikes, venomous snakes, armadillo/skunk depredation on the golf course, nuisance coyotes, nuisance bears, osprey nesting on antennas and other structures, and reports of injured wildlife. Natural Resources is required to obtain permits from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC), when the use of steel "leg-hold" or gun-and-light at night traps are required. Use of these control methods is coordinated with the Security Forces. Natural Resources will contact the FFWCC when nuisance alligators need to be removed.

2.1.4. Natural Resources Program

Updates to the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP 2007) are conducted annually. The plan uses IPM techniques to control aquatic vegetation, vegetation and urban forest pests, and urban wildlife and animal damage. Prevention of harm to threatened and endangered species and environmentally sensitive areas is also coordinated through Natural Resources. Natural Resources contracts out any algae and aquatic vegetation problems and ensures pesticide usage is reported to the Pest Management Supervisor for input into the IPMIS program.

2.2. Program Management

2.2.1. Workload Identification

Workload identification is the basis for planning, programming, and budgeting of the Pest Management Program. The Pest Management Shop recurring work plan (RWP) identifies monthly pest management inspections for all base dining facilities and the childcare center. All routine direct scheduled work (DSW) has a 5-day response time but the work is generally taken care of the same day. Emergencies have a 30-minute response time but the work is immediately responded to. Golf course pest management work requirements are included in the Golf Course Maintenance Plan, which is sent annually to AETC and is funded by the 325th FSS.

2.2.2. Program Budgeting

The budget for pest management is included in the general 325 CES budget and spending is tracked in the Interim Work Information Management System (IWIMS).

2.2.3. Training and Certification

All of CES Operations Pest Management applicators are state certified in categories that they are required to apply pesticides in performance of their duties. Golf course personnel who apply pesticides on base property are DoD certified. CES Operations and Golf course applicators are listed in the certification module of the IPMIS program. Annual Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) and Hygiene Survey Training is documented and recorded in personnel files. Recertification for CES Operations applicators is scheduled well ahead of expiration dates by the Pest Management Supervisor in order to retain certification. The Pest Management Coordinator receives DoD training in his/her duties at least every 3 years.

2.2.4. Contracting

Work which exceeds contractual requirements is contracted out. A statement of work (SOW) is prepared and coordinated through Headquarters Air Education and Training Command Pest Management Consultant (HQ AETC/A7CAN) for approval prior to any contracting action.

2.3. Pest Management Facilities

2.3.1. Pest Management Shop

The TAFB Pest Management Shop is located at building 1701 on Mississippi Road. The shop has covered equipment storage areas and storage buildings. Additionally, the facility includes a pesticide spill recovery system, and a covered pesticide mixing/wash rack.

2.3.2. Golf Course Maintenance Shop Facility

The Golf Course Maintenance Facility is located at building 3017 Sabre Drive on the Pelican Point Golf Course premises. All pesticide usage is reported to the Pest Management Shop and recorded in the IPMIS program.

2.4. Health and Safety

2.4.1. Medical Surveillance Program

All pest control and golf course personnel certified to apply pesticides participate in the medical surveillance programs, any active duty and/or civil service pest management personnel that are pregnant or breastfeeding must be referred to Public Health as quickly as feasible. Public Health Flight (PH), 325 AMDS/SGPM, administers the program for active duty and/or civil service golf course personnel. CES Operations Quality Control personnel schedule and monitor testing through off base civilian medical facilities. The testing and exam results are recorded in the individual's personnel record.

2.4.2. Work Place Monitoring

Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight (BEF), 325 AMDS/SGPB, surveys Golf Course Maintenance Shop for compliance with Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) standards and directives. The BEF conducts periodic industrial hygiene and special surveys to assess active duty and civil service personnel potential exposures to work place hazards. Since Pest Management is operated by contractors, BEF provides government furnished equipment surveys to them IAW the latest AETC guidance.

2.4.3. Respiratory Protection and Personnel Safety

CES Operations Pest Management applicators are included in the Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) managed by contractor’s health and safety monitor. BEF is responsible for administrating a base Respiratory Protection Program only for active duty and civil service personnel requiring the use of respirators. Personnel enrolled in RPP receive respiratory fit testing and training to include annual refresher training. CES Operations ensures that all their personnel are provided required personnel protective equipment.

2.4.4. Fire and Spill Prevention

An inventory of chemicals is maintained in the pest management building (#1701) and the golf course maintenance building (#3017). The shops provide this inventory to the Fire Department and the BEF quarterly. The fire plan for these facilities includes provisions for chemical storage and associated fire hazards. The base spill plan includes response instructions for chemical spills occurring at both facilities. Each of the pest management trucks has a spill kit on board and buildings used for storing pesticides also maintain a spill containment kit.

2.4.5. Worker Right-to-Know

Pest Management and golf course personnel who apply pesticides must comply with the relevant requirements of the base Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Program. The BEF inspects the HAZCOM folder for government agencies upon request. Any missing MSDS may be available from the Hazardous Materials Management Office (HAZMAT) who in turn will contact the BEF if additional help is needed.

2.5. Regulatory Compliance

2.5.1. State and Federal Regulations

Regulations concerning the sale, application, and distribution of pesticides in the State of Florida are reviewed periodically for relevancy to base operations. The Pest Management Shop and the Golf Course maintain all applicable state and federal regulations. A list of pest management regulations presently maintained in these offices is listed in Annex E.

The US Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, is implemented in the military by DoD Directive 4150.7, DoD Pest Management Program. This directive applies to all military pest control activities, including contracted operations. The directive is implemented by the Air Force in AFI 32-1053, Pest Management Program.

Requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) for government employees are implemented through pertinent AFOSH standards.

All pesticides used by CES Operations pest controllers are applied, stored, and distributed in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pesticide containers' labels. Labels and MSDS for all chemicals used on base by Pest Management are on file at building 1701. The golf course labels and MSDS are filed at building 3017. All chemicals used are either approved by DoD or individually approved through the BEF and HQ AETC. Container disposal is in accordance with the label recommendations.

2.5.2. Recycling and Disposal

The Pest Management Shop is located in a facility designed to handle pesticides. It is equipped with two five hundred gallon holding tanks. Any spills from equipment maintenance and refilling would be directed into a drain and then pumped into the holding tanks. The rinsate would then be used on a target site predetermined by CEAN.

Contaminated pesticides are disposed of through the base's hazardous waste facility (building 6011) in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Excess pesticides are returned to Base Supply for redistribution. Rinsate from application equipment is accumulated in two five hundred gallon containers and reused for dilutent for herbicide applications in predetermined target sites identified by CEAN.

TAFB pest management procedures are designed to minimize the effects of pesticides on wetlands and other sensitive areas by avoiding overspray during windy conditions. Pesticides are not applied in sensitive areas or where threatened and endangered species occur.

Plastic pesticide containers are disposed of IAW label directions and aerosols are disposed of at a hazardous waste collection point

2.5.3. Record Keeping and Reporting

As directed by AFI 32-1053, the Pest Management Shop is required to keep records of daily pesticide use on the IPMIS pesticide software or on DD Forms 1532 and 1532-1, Pest Management Maintenance Record.

The Engineering Flight and the Golf Course Maintenance Shop provide pesticide usage data to the Pest Management Shop. The information is then consolidated and forwarded to HQ AETC through IPMIS Pest Software System.

2.6. Pesticide Retail Facilities

The Defense Commissary Agency (DECA) and Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) both sell pesticides to authorized patrons though their retail facility outlets. Pesticide retail sale facilities will display products in compliance with Florida state requirements.

An AAFES developed spill response plan is used jointly by the commissary and exchange with both sharing spill responsibilities. A copy of the AAFES spill clean-up standard operating procedure (SOP) is included in Annex C and has been incorporated into the Tyndall AFB Spill Response Plan.

ANNEX A TO TAFB PMP

1. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

1.1 . Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an environmentally sensitive approach to controlling pests that does not rely totally on pesticides. IPM depends on frequent monitoring of plants or structures and the accurate diagnosis of the pests so control strategies are used only when and where needed. A variety of control methods may be employed. IPM takes a look at the entire system, and thus, monitors the entire system not just singling out one pest problem.

In some cases, IPM may not go far enough because a fundamental reason for pest problems is unhealthy plants, or if in structures, poor sanitation methods. Plant health care and structural sanitation are very important in preventing pest problems.

Practicing IPM requires a clear understanding of two basic principals, pest or host plant biology and tolerance of the pest infestation.

Monitoring and correct pest identification is crucial to IPM. The pest controller needs to know what common pests to look for so their biology can be learned. Once this basic knowledge is gained, the pest controller will know when to look for which pest stage. Monitoring may include visual observations or traps, pheromone traps, or sticky traps.

IPM is the best management strategy for many pests. It requires more knowledge to evaluate the pests and control strategies with monitoring having the utmost importance.

1.2 Control Strategies

1.2.1. Sanitation:

Sanitation in structures is the key to any successful IPM Program. Without good sanitation practices all the knowledge and pesticides in the world would not eradicate or prevent a pest infestation.

1.2.2. Biological Control:

Biological control is effective to control only a small group of organisms, such as Bacillus T that only controls caterpillars, several flies and mosquitoes, and some beetles, but no other insects.

1.2.3. Mechanical Control:

Mechanical control may include physical removal by hand, water or pruning and trapping using baits, or pheromones. Using barriers such as screens, nets, and sealing cracks and crevices in buildings is very effective. Mulching may reduce weeds in landscapes or wherever applied. Tightly sealed garbage and pet food containers prevents rodent and insect infestations.

1.2.4. Chemical Control:

Chemical Control may be necessary to control pest populations. Using selective materials over broad-spectrum pesticides should be considered. Timing is extremely important with insect disease, and weed control. Making sure the product is effective against the target pest organism is important. Certain pests are only susceptible at specific times of the year. Some stages of insects and diseases are not affected by pesticides. Use the tested pesticide rates stated on the label and apply only where the pests live. In some cases multiple applications may be needed following label directions.

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ANNEX B TO TAFB PMP

1. PEST MANAGEMENT WEED CONTROL PLAN

The first step in a successful turf weed control program is to correct any basic cultural problems and to properly identify and control any insects, nematodes, and diseases. Only after correcting the weaknesses in basic requirements of turf grass culture that caused the presence of weeds, should the use of herbicides be considered. Proper identification and classification of weeds and their susceptibility to herbicides is required knowledge.

1.1. Turf Weed Control Actions

1.1.1. Pre-emergence Weeds:

Pre-emergence chemicals will be applied in the early spring and fall on specific areas each year using a suitable broad leaf weed killer.

1.1.2. Post-emergence Weeds:

Post-emergence chemicals for broad leaf in turf areas will only be accomplished when temperatures remain under 80 degrees Fahrenheit for an extended period of time.

1.1.3. Between-emergence Applications:

Pest Management will survey and spot treat between-emergence application areas as needed.

1.1.4 Airfield Treatment:

The airfield runway and taxiways will be surveyed and treated weekly as required.

1.1.5. Base Pavements:

Pest Management personnel will survey and remove or treat weeds in roads, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, fence lines, parking lots, pads, open storage areas, athletic courts, running tracks, driveways, bikeways and jogging paths within the scheduled zone on a routine basis.

1.1.6. Flower and Rock Bed Treatment:

Pest Management personnel will survey and treat all flower and rock beds within the scheduled zone as required.

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ANNEX C TAFB PMP

1. COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE OPERATING/SPILL PROCEDURES

1.1. Storing, Displaying and Handling Pesticides

1.1.1. References:

1.1.1.1. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1976

1.1.1.2. Federal and Environmental Pesticide Control Act of 1972

1.1.1.3. Warranty Clause, AAFES Purchase Order General Provisions

1.2. Purpose and Applicability

1.2.1. This chapter gives storage, display and handling procedures for pesticides sold in AAFES and DECA facilities. Using these procedures will cut the possibilities of contaminating foodstuffs and harming the health of employees and customers by mingling products, by breakage or by spillage.

1.2.2. This chapter applies worldwide.

1.3. Policy

1.3.1. Federal law requires all pesticide products to be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) before they can be marketed in interstate commerce. Before registering the product, the EPA requires the manufacturer to supply scientific evidence that the product will be effective against the pest or pests listed on the label but won’t injure humans, crops, livestock or wildlife when used as directed. Authority for this consumer/user protection comes from the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, administered by the EPA.

1.3.2. Pesticides chosen for sale in exchanges must be registered for “General Use” by the EPA or by the state where the facility is located. Items with labels saying only professional pest management personnel may use the product or items labeled for “Restricted Use” may not be sold. All registered pesticides have a label approved by the EPA or state in which manufactured that includes a registration number, a list of the active ingredients, directions for use, safety precautions and notice of warranty. Label approval shows the pesticide product has been examined and it normally won’t be hazardous to humans or domestic animals if mixed and applied according to the instructions on the label. Safety packaging, such as “child proof” closure, is preferable and should be specified by procurement offices when possible.

1.3.3. Pesticides sold in exchanges consist, in general, of herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, and disinfectants in the form of dusts, oil solutions, emulsifiable concentrates and wettable powders. Pesticide chemicals are toxic materials and must be stored, handled and used to get desired results without creating undesirable toxic hazards and environmental contamination. The diversity of these materials and the variety of formulations they are available in, make it essential to carefully select pesticide items to be sold in AAFES facilities. The specific chemicals, concentrations and formulations made available may vary according to season and geographical area.

1.4. Storage and Display

1.4.1. Arrange all pesticides, including fertilizers, containing a pesticide sold in exchange facilities separately on sales display shelves/pallets and in storage according to type (herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides and disinfectants). Segregate pesticides from all food products when they’re in storage, during transportation, and while on display. Segregation means there must be enough space pesticides and food items so spillage and leakage won’t contaminate food. Make sure there’s enough ventilation to disperse fumes caused by leaking containers, breakage, and spillage.

1.4.2. Pesticide displays must be remote from food, food preparation items, food utensils (throwaway or durable), lunch boxes, picnic baskets, clothing, cleaning supplies, grass seed, and pet food. Separation by a wall or partition is desirable but not mandatory. However, separation by fixture/shelf arrangement is necessary.

1.4.3. Where practical store pesticides on upper shelves, out of reach of children. This includes bottles and boxes but not large bags (i.e., 25-pound bags of fertilizer with pesticide).

1.4.4. Install wire fencing on the shelves to prevent knockdown, breakage and contamination.

1.5. Handling

1.5.1. Follow precautionary statements on the pesticide label about safe storage and handling. Pesticide containers must be thrown, tossed or dropped during handling. Take special precaution when pesticides in glass containers.

1.5.2. Check lids, caps or other closures for tightness and sealing to prevent accidental spillage when merchandise is stocked.

1.5.3. Persons handling pesticides during storage and stocking operations must wash their hands thoroughly when finished.

1.6. Pesticide Spills

1.6.1. When a pesticide spill occurs, regardless of size, contact the Fire Department and the Public Health Section ext. 3-7138 and Bioenvironmental Engineer (Air Force) ext. 3-7139.

1.6.2. Regardless of the size of a pesticide spill, the first concern must be for the health of the customer or employee in direct contact with the spill. Take the following steps for customer/employee protection:

1.6.2.1. If the pesticide gets into the eye or on the skin, flush with water immediately. The skin should be washed with soap and water. Blot up any pesticide on the clothing, and if practical, remove the clothing. If this is impossible, have the person go home immediately and change clothing.

1.6.2.2. Once the pesticide is washed off and clothing changed, the individual should be sent to the nearest dispensary or medical facility. Because pesticides can be inhaled or absorbed through the skin, medical evaluation is important (exposed persons must know what pesticide they were exposed to and it’s strength and concentration).

1.6.3. When a liquid pesticide is spilled, clean it up as follows:

1.6.3.1. Isolate the spill area. Block with ropes, carts, etc., to eliminate traffic. If there is a strong odor from the pesticide, air the room as much as possible. Open doors and windows and turn on exhaust fans.

1.6.3.2. Clean-up personnel should wear gloves, coveralls and waterproof footwear (i.e., rubbers or galoshes) to protect hands, clothing and shoes, ‘Ensure BEE approves PPE prior to use for military and /or civil service employees.’ Personnel should not eat, smoke or drink during the clean up. Afterwards, hands should be washed thoroughly with soap and water.

1.6.3.3. Apply absorbent material to the spill to soak it up until the entire floor is dry. An absorbent for this purpose is available from the expense warehouse under the CRC No. 5049168 and should be available at all facilities. (Cat box litter, vermiculite, oaklite, etc., can be used, but are not as effective as the absorbent.) Using sawdust as an absorbent for hazardous material spills is prohibited.

1.6.3.4. When the pesticide has been absorbed, scoop it up and put it in double plastic bags (one inside another). Use pieces of cardboard for scoops and place inside plastic bags.

1.6.3.5. Using a plastic squeeze bottle or a hand sprayer, apply a warm water solution to the spill area. Mop with a sponge type mop. Squeeze rinse water into a plastic bag. Mop the spill area three times. Remove the sponge head from the mop and place it in a plastic bag. Remove gloves and place in the plastic bag. Tie inner bag, then tie outer bag. Place bags in a refuse container that can be taken directly to a properly operated sanitary landfill. NOTE: Bags must contain enough absorbent material to hold all liquids.

1.6.4. When a powder or granulated pesticide is spilled, clean it up as follows:

1.6.4.1. Cover the spilled area with a plastic sheet to prevent tracking or blowing of the material and follow subparagraph 1.6.3.1. and 1.6.3.2.

1.6.4.2. Spray spill area with a water mist using a hand spray bottle to control dust. This may need to be done several times during pick up.

1.6.4.3. Comply with paragraph 1.6.3.5. for disposal procedures.

1.6.5. Discard pesticide containers that are broken or damaged from the spill as per label instructions.

1.6.6. Inspection of fixtures: Managers at facilities selling pesticides should periodically inspect their fixtures and determine if they are sturdy and properly installed. Such action will lessen the chance for a major accident caused by collapsing fixtures.

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ANNEX D TAFB PMP

GLOSSARY OF STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

The following state and federal regulations are on file at either the Base Environmental Flight office, building 421, room 300 or the Pest Management Shop, building 1701.

Chapter 487, Florida Statutes

Chapter 5-E14, (Rules) Entomology

Chapter 5E-2, Florida Administrative Code

Chapter 5E-9, Florida Administrative Code

Chapter 482, Structural Pest Control Act

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (thru PL 100-460,100-464 to 100-56 and 100-532).

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 165.10, Recommended Procedures and Criteria for Storage of Pesticides and Pesticides Containers.

Armed Forces Pest Management Board, Technical Information Memorandum No.18 Installation Pest Management Program Guide, March 2003

Air Force Instruction 32-1053, Pest Management Program, 23 June 2009

AFOSH Standard 48-137. Respiratory Protection Program

AFI 90-821, Hazard Communication

DoD Instruction 4150.07

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ANNEX E TAFB PMP

TYNDALL AFB INVENTORY CES OPERATIONS PEST MANAGEMENT

Insecticides

Herbicides

Rodenticides

Fungicides

Altosid Advion Fire Ant Bait Avert Bactimos Briquets Combat Bait Dragnet D-phenothrin Gentrol Point Source Gentrol IGR Kontrol 4-4 (ULV) Max Force Ant Stations Max Force Roach Stations Max Force Roach Gel Max Force Carpenter Merit Mop-up Pyronyl Oil

PT 240

PT 565

Seige Roach Bait Talstar Prof Talstar Gran Termindor Terro Ant Bait Timbor Advion Ant Bait Gel Wasp & Hornet CRC II Suspend SC Temprid SC Precor 2000 Plus CB-80 Extra

Barricade Basagram T/O Dismiss Drive Embark Escort Fusilade II Gallery Hyvar-XL Image Lesco Wet Ornamec Manage Manor Pre-M Primo Prompt Quick Silver Recede Reward Roundup Pro Roundup Quick Pro Snapshot Speed Zone Subdue Trimec Vantage

Talon G Pellets Weather Blok

Cleary 3336F Daconil Manicure

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ANNEX F TAFB PMP

WEST NILE VIRUS RESPONSE PLAN

1. Background

1.1. In late summer 1999, the first domestically acquired human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) encephalitis were documented in the US WNV has been commonly found in Africa, Eastern Europe, West Asia and the Middle East. WNV is a flavivirus and is closely related to the virus that causes St. Louis encephalitis. Mild infections are common and include fever, headache, and body aches, often with skin rash and swollen lymph glands. More severe infection is marked by headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, occasional convulsions, paralysis, and rarely, death. The case fatality rates are 3-15% with the highest rates in the elderly. The virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.

1.1.1. In 1999, 62 cases of severe disease with seven deaths occurred in New York State. By the end of the 2000 transmission season, WNV activity had been identified in a 12-state area from Vermont and New Hampshire in the north to North Carolina in the south. By the end of August 2001, WNV activity has been detected throughout the Florida panhandle to the south, and as far north and west as Michigan and Ontario, Canada.

1.2. Surveillance

At Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB) current surveillance activities will be used to monitor for the presence of WNV. Public Health will initiate WNV testing as guidance requires from HQ AETC or a request comes from the local Health Department. Samples will then be collected and sent for testing.

1.3. Public Education and Notification of Authorities

Upon detection of WNV infection in any sample submitted from Tyndall AFB, Public Health will notify Air Force (AETC Command Public Health Officer and Brooks AFB Epidemiology Division) and the Bay County Health Department. Public Health will provide education regarding vector borne disease prevention, to include WNV. This may be in the form of a Tyndall dispatch newspaper article or a base wide E-mail (pending approval of 325 AMDS/CC and 325 MDG/CC).

1.4. Vector Control Measures

Upon detection of WNV on Tyndall AFB Public Health will assess the need for additional vector control measures and will notify CES Operations Pest Management to implement appropriate measures within their capabilities. Any change to current activities will likely involve a re-allocation of manpower and resources and as such is subject to the approval of 325 CES/CC and CES Operations Pest Management.

1.5. Personal Protective Measures

Personal protection and vector avoidance is the best means of prevention. Public Health will provide information to the base populace as needed or by request regarding the most current recommendations for personal protection.

1.6. Coordinated Response, by stages of detection

1.6.1. Stage 1: Detection of WNV nucleic acid or antibody in a bird or mosquito sample:

1.6.1.1. Maintain surveillance activities

1.6.1.2. Maintain vector control activities

1.6.1.3. Provide base populace information regarding personal protective measures

1.6.1.4. Provide 325 MDG Health Care Providers information on entomology and appropriate sample submission

1.6.2. Stage 2: Wide spread detection of WNV in mosquito samples

1.6.2.1. Increase level of surveillance activities

1.6.2.2. Consider increasing vector control measures (adulticiding/larvaciding) based on resources and anticipated effectiveness in reducing vector population

1.6.3. Stage 3: Detection of one or more human WNV case

1.6.3.1. Ensure immediate notification of AF and Bay County Health Department

1.6.3.2. Intensify vector control measures. Ex: ULV application of adulticide for one-mile radius around patients' work and home address in addition to regular control measures.

1.6.4. Stage 4: Detection of widespread distribution of human/bird/mosquito samples in conjunction with a hurricane or flood

1.6.4.1. Intensify vector control measures as allowable

ANNEX G TO TAFB PMP

Pest Management Plan Pelican Point Golf Course Tyndall AFB, Florida

Purpose The Pelican Point golf course Pest Management mission is to maintain an aesthetically pleasing golf course that offers an excellent playing surface for its customers.

Pelican Point golf course has demonstrated success in many areas of pest management. Pesticide reduction, IPM plan with many innovations, cultural control practices, precision targeting of pests, and establishment of threshold action levers, are just a few.

This plan will serve as a mechanism for continued success and to ensure effective, economical and environmentally acceptable pest management while maintaining compliance with all pesticide laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

1. Golf Course Manager

a. Manages all budgets for Pelican Point G.C. including maintenance

b. Determines threshold limits and approves plan of action

c. Coordinates maintenance schedules around major golf events

2. Golf Course Superintendent

a. Obtains and maintains adequate golf course supplies of pesticides

b. Maintains adequate records of pest management operations

c. Maintains records of pesticide applications. Consolidates records and reports into a year-end summary report and provides that information for the Measure of Merit (MOM) report.

d. Serves as a point of contact for golf course pest management issues

e. Supervises all pesticide applications, implements IPM procedures and manages the overall golf course pest management program

3. Pest Management Personnel

a. Using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques to the maximum extent possible

b. Controls pests according to the provision of the plan

c. Operates in a manner that minimizes the risk of contamination to the environment

Golf Course Building Descriptions

· The golf course clubhouse (Building #3029) includes the following features:

1. Golf shop

2. Grill

3. Lounge

4. Locker rooms

5. Offices

· Golf Cart facility (Building # 3015)

· Driving Range

· Pump houses (Buildings #3028 and 3074)

· Golf course maintenance (Building #3017 and #3018)

· Pesticide storage (Building #3017)

Inventory of Land Use Pelican Point Golf Course maintains 185 acres with 18 holes of golf

· (3) acres of Tifdwarf bermuda greens

· (5) acres of 419 bermuda tees

· (70) acres of 419 bermuda fairways

· (50) acres of 419 bermuda rough

· (60) acres of native (variety of grasses) rough

· (8) acres 419 bermuda driving range

· (2) acres short iron practice field

Priority of Pest Management See attachments: AF form(s) 646

US AIR FORCE

PEST MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM REVIEW

INSTALLATION

Pelican Point Golf Course Tyndall AFB

COMMAND

AETC

DATE

Sept.

PERSON TO CONTACT/ PHONE N0./ FAX NO.

(Tom Spani, 325FSS/FSCG, 850-286-2565)

REFER TO AFI32-1053 BEFORE COMPLETION

O B J I E V C E T 1.

A. Project No.

B. Target Pest

C. Purpose (Specify)

A. Pelican Point GC Priority:

B.-Poa Annua

C.-Protection of infestation in Greens

P E S T I C I D E 2.

A. Active Ingredient(s)

B. Trade Name

C. Manufacturer

D. EPA Registration No.

E. Concentration

A.Fenarimol

B.-Rubigan AS.

C.-Gowan Company

D.-10163-274

E.-11.6%

A P P L I C A T I O N 3.

A. For Applied (dust, emulsion, gas, etc.)

B. Diluents

A.-Solution

B.-Water

4.

A. Contract or In-house Application

B. Supply Source and/or NSN

A. In-house

B…Local

5.

A. Method (aerial, ground, manual, etc.)

A.-Powered hydraulic sprayer

6.

A. Acres or Other Units to be Treated

B. Number of Applications

C. Number of Sites

D. Specific Identity of Sites

A.-3 acres(greens), 5 acres (tees)

B.-3 per year

C.-20 greens and 20 tee sites

D.-Greens and Tees

7A. Month(s) of Year

B. State A.-September (2) and January(1) application

B. Florida

SENSIT

IVE

AR-EAS

8.

Areas to be Avoided

B. Areas to be Treated with Caution (lakes, streams, human exposure etc.)

A.-Water bodies

B.-Toxic to fish, water bodies

R E M A R K S 9.

A. Precautions to be Taken

B. State and Local Coordination

C. Org. Responsible for Surveillance (SV or DE) D. IPM Controls, Type and Location, Preventative or Corrective

E. Finished Spray Concentration

F. Other

A. Applied by trained personnel

B. None

C. 325FSS/FSCG, Pelican Point GC, Golf Maintenance Plan

D. Wind 6MPH, Preventive and/or Corrective

E. -6 OZ. / 1000 SQ.FT.

F. None

AF FORM JUL 98 646

US AIR FORCE

PEST MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM REVIEW

INSTALLATION

Pelican Point Golf Course Tyndall AFB

COMMAND

AETC

DATE

PERSON TO CONTACT/ PHONE N0./ FAX NO.

REFER TO AFI 32-1053 BEFORE COMPLETION

O B J I E V C E T 1.

A. Project No.

B. Target Pest

C. Purpose (Specify)

A. Pelican Point GC Priority:

B.-Pythium

C.- Protection of disease in Greens

P E S T I C I D E 2.

A. Active Ingredient(s)

B. Trade Name

C. Manufacturer

D. EPA Registration No.

E. Concentration

A.-Metalaxyl

B.-Subdue 2E

C.-CIBA GEIGY

D.-100-619

E.-28%

P L I C A T I O N 3.

A. For Applied (dust, emulsion, gas, etc.)

B. Diluents

4.

B. Supply Source and/or NSN

5.

A. Powered hydraulic sprayer

6.

B. Number of Applications

C. Number of Sites

D. Specific Identity of Sites

A. 3 acres

B.(2-4) or as needed

C.-20 greens

D.-Greens

7A. Month(s) of Year

B. State A.-As needed

B. Florida

SENSIT

IVE

AR-EAS

8.

A. Areas to be Avoided

B. Areas to be Treated with Caution (lakes, streams, human exposure etc.)

A.-Personal contact

B.-Human exposure

M A R K S 9.

A.---Precautions to be Taken

B. State and Local Coordination

C. Org. Responsible for Surveillance (SV or DE) D. IPM Controls, Type and Location, Preventative or Corrective

E. Finished Spray Concentration

F. Other

A. Applied by trained personnel

B. None

E.-1.5 oz. /1000 SQ.FT.

US AIR FORCE

PEST MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM REVIEW

INSTALLATION

Pelican Point Golf Course Tyndall AFB

COMMAND

AETC

DATE

PERSON TO CONTACT/ PHONE N0./ FAX NO.

REFER TO AFI 32-1053 BEFORE COMPLETION

O B J I E V C E T 1.

A. Project No.

B. Target Pest

C. Purpose (Specify)

A. Pelican Point GC Priority:

B.- Turf diseases dollarspot,etc.

C.- Protection of disease in Greens

P E S T I C I D E 2.

A. Active Ingredient(s)

B. Trade Name

C. Manufacturer

D. EPA Registration No.

E. Concentration

A.-Chlorothal and Thiophanate Dimethyl

B.-Consyst WDG

C.-Regal Chemical Company

D.-48234-7

E.-50% and 16.66%

P L I C A T I O N 3.

A. For Applied…