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Pesticide Management Plan April 2018

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS 100TH AIR REFUELING WING (USAFE)

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, UNITED KINGDOM

3 July 2018

MEMORANDUM FOR 100 ARW

FROM: 100 ARW/CC

SUBJECT: 100th Air Refueling Wing Plan 32-1053, Pest Management Plan

1. Attached is 100 ARW Plan 32-1053, Pest Management Plan (PMP). This plan is designed to maximize the use of integrated pest management techniques such as biological control, pest surveys, and proper sanitation;

enhance environmental protection; and as a tool to reduce the use of pesticides. Request for changes in distribution should be sent to 100 CES/CEOES.

2. This plan is written in support of DODI 4150.7, DoD Pest Management Program, AFI 32-1053, Pest Management Program and the Final Governing Standard-United Kingdom (FGS-UK). It has been prepared by the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Commander and has been coordinated with all tasked agencies. It has been reviewed and approved by the appropriate members IAW AFI 32-1053.

3. This plan is effective for implementation upon receipt. This plan will be disposed of IAW DoD 5200.1R Information Security Program /AFI 31-401 Information Security Program Management when superseded or rescinded.

Commander

Attachment:

100 ARW Plan 32-1053, Pest Management Plan (PMP)

Airmen – Readiness – Culture

The 100 ARW installation pest management supervisor/coordinator (i.e. Pest Management Shop Supervisor), and the Command Entomologist/MAJCOM Pest Management Consultant at HQ USAFE/A7AVQ, will review this plan annually and update as necessary. The plan will be completely revised and formally staffed every five years with the following individuals:

• Installation natural resources manager and/or pest management coordinator

• Installation Environmental coordinator

• Public Health Officer

• Bioenvironmental Engineer Officer

• Base Civil Engineer

• Mission Support Group commander

• Wing commander

This plan will be formally re-staffed in 2023. A hardcopy of the coordination of the formal staffing can be found in CE Service Contracts, building 680, room F33.

Table of Contents

Paragraph # Facility Manager Responsibilities

Contracts

Permissible Pesticides

Certification of Applicators

Personal Protective Equipment……………………………….……….… 5

Special Environmental Considerations

Other Considerations

Monthly Reporting

Disposal

Medical Surveillance

Phone Numbers

Attachment:

DoD Final Governing Standards (FGS –UK), March 2013

PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

SCOPE: The scope of this plan is to ensure effective pest management for 100th Air Refueling Wing within full compliance of AFI 32-1053, Final Governing Standards - United Kingdom (FGS-UK), and the Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document. All references to pesticides in this plan applies as well to:

insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, nematocides, acaracides, algicides, rodenticides, slimicides or any similar items to include growth regulators.

PURPOSE: This plan is a framework through which pest management control is defined and accomplished on the installation. It is designed to maximize the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques to include pest surveys, emphasizing proper sanitation, biological control when applicable, and chemical applications. All efforts will be made to enhance environmental protection and the use of IPM as a tool to reduce the use of pesticides. When chemicals are necessary, the most effective and least toxic pesticides will be used.

1. Facility Managers/Building Occupants: Responsible for performing those pest control measures normally expected of any homeowner. IAW AFI 32-1053 Pest Management Program, facility managers will:

1.1. Maintain and enforce good housekeeping practices by inspecting buildings, ensuring proper sanitation and food storage to keep pests under control without using pesticides.

1.2. CE Self Help Store can provide self-help rat/mice snap traps and fly swatters to facility managers or base housing residents. It is the responsibility of the persons using the traps to dispose of any pest caught. If there are any questions on how to place mice/rat snap traps, please contact the CE Pest Management Coordinator/

COR, DSN 238-2900/ 2093/ 5672.

1.3. Notify CE Pest Management Coordinator/ COR, DSN 238-2900/ 2093/ 5672 to report any dead animals which require removal from contractor treatment. CE will contact the contractor for removal. Animals inside facilities will only be removed if they are located near the site of treatment and as long as they are accessible without the removal of panels, tiles in ceilings, and floors by the contractor.

1.4. Dead animals and birds within 50ft of facilities will be removed by facility managers. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as disposable neoprene or nitrile gloves and dust masks should be used. Place animal carcass in plastic bags and disposed of in the installation refuse dumpsters. Contact 100 CES/ CEOES, DSN 238- 2900/ 2093/ 5672 for dead animal removal located further than 50ft from buildings.

1.5. Notify CE Pest Management Coordinator/ COR, DSN 238-2900/ 2093/ 5672 to report any stray animals requiring removal. CE will contact the contractor for removal.

1.6. Notify CE Pest Management Coordinator/ COR, DSN 238-2900/ 2093/ 5672 to report problems with bees, wasps or nests only if they are posing significant health hazards to facility occupants. The nests will be removed.

2. Contracts

2.1. Structural Pest Control Contract: All pesticide application records are maintained in room F.33, Bldg.

680, by 100 CES Pest Management Coordinator/COR. The current contractor is IDL. Contract identifies procedures for preventing pest problems or conditions associated with house flies, cockroaches, ants, wasps, bees, hornets, fleas, silverfish, rats, and mice. The contractor may only use pesticides as listed in the table below. Deviation from this list must be approved by the Pest Management Coordinator.

Trade Name Active Ingredient MAPP/

HSE #

Pest

COOPEX INSECT POWDER 0.53% Permethrin 5052 Ants, Cockroaches, Etc.

K-OTHERINE 0.99% Deltamethrin 5097 Ants, Cockroaches, Etc.

SOREX , BRODIFACOUM 0.002% Brodifacoum 6706 Rats, Mice

KILLGERM, SAKARAT

BROMABAIT

0..005% Bromadiolone 7902 Rats, Mice

BAYER, CRAWLING INSECT 0.1% Imiprothrin 8756 Cockroaches, Etc.

BAYER, FLYING INSECT 0.15% D-Tetramethrin 8771 Flies

SOREX, SUPER FLY SPRAY 0.10% Tetramethrin 6297 Flies

BAYER, PYBUTHRIN 33 0.38% Pyrethrins 5106 Bed Bugs

BAYER, MAXFORCE

QUANTUM

0.03% Imidacloprid 8888 Ants

SORSEC, WASP NEST

DESTROYER

0.23% Tetramethrin W/W 0.093% D-Phenothrin W/W

9294 Wasps

KILLGERM, ULV 500 2.14% Tetramethrin W/W 4.46% D-Phenothrin W/W

4647 Mosquitoes

2.2. Grounds Maintenance Pest Control Contract: Managed by 100 CES/ CEOES, DSN 238-2900/ 2093/ 5672. Pesticide and herbicide application records are maintained in Bldg 680. Current contractor is IDL.

Contract identifies procedures for preventing pest problems associated with weeds, moles and rabbits. The contractor uses pesticides and herbicides as listed in table below:

Note: Aluminum Phosphide (Phostoxin) is not to be used within 3 meters (10 ft) of a building and must be only used as a LAST RESORT. Use of any other fumigants is strictly prohibited.

Trade Name Active Ingredient MAPP# Pest CHIKARA Flazasulfuron 14189 Rabbits and moles

ROSATE GREENS 15122 Weeds HEADLAND STAFF 500 13196 Weeds

GLYPHOSATE 360 15227 Weeds PHOSTOXIN Aluminum Phosphide 09315 Rabbits and Moles ROUND-UP Potassium salt of Glyphosate 10330 Plants, Non-Select

STAMEN Isopropylamine salt of Glyphosate 14895 Weeds

2.3. Disinsection of Military Aircraft: Managed by 48th Contracting on BPA, FA5587-16-A-0011 with Merlin Environmental Solutions. In accordance with 18 AF GENADMIN message, Interim 18 AF Guidance on Italy Zika Mitigation Requirements, 202100Z MAY 16, the coordination of aircraft disinsection is directed to meet Italian requirements. Units will apply the aircraft insecticide Callington Pre-Spray, which is approved by EU EPA prior to arrival, and the treatment will be valid for the duration of the time the aircraft is in Italy.

2.3.1 The contractor must only use pesticide approved by the USAF for military use. Currently the designated insecticide for use is Callington Pre-Spray. Callington Pre-Spray is an aerosol that is applied while the aircraft is on the ground with no passengers or crew on the aircraft. Refer to and follow all instructions and warnings on the product label. The use of Callington Pre-Spray is authorized per SPO and the OEM for all aircraft.

Boeing guidance is applicable to CV-22, C-130, C-17, C-5, KC-135, KC-10, C-21, C-32, and C-40 aircraft.

Gulfstream guidance is applicable to C-20 and C-37 aircraft. Addititional USAF guidance is applicable to the F15 & HH60G. Contractor will provide Callington Pre-Spray for aircraft disinsection, the canisters will be brought on base, and removed by the contractor after every treatment

Trade Name Active Ingredient MAPP# Pest

Callington Pre - Spray

Permethrin 2.0%

Flying Insects, Etc

3. Permissible Pesticides: All pesticides used on RAF Mildenhall by the contractor must be approved by DEFRA (Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), Health and Safety Executive (HSE) or the Pesticide Safety Directorate (PSD) to include approval/registration numbers. Prior to acquisition by base personnel or to contractors bringing them on base, all pesticides must be approved through the Installation HAZMAT Management Program authorization process and be licensed for use on an AF Form 3952, IAW AFI 32-7086, Hazardous Materials Management Program.

4. Certification of Applicators: All pesticide applicators will be certified in accordance with DoD Directive 4150.07, “DoD Pest Management Program and the DoD Plan for Certification of Applicators of Restricted- Use Pesticides” or under the authority of the United Kingdom’s DEFRA and the FGS-UK, Chapter 11. All personnel certified will provide a copy of their certification to 100 CES/CEOES.

4.1. Quality Assurance Evaluation: Pest Management Coordinator/COR from 100 CES will perform quality assurance evaluations of the contractors. Pest Management Coordinator/COR will review performed work at random locations ensuring all proper IPM guidelines are followed to the highest degree. In addition, all DOD policy, Environmental Final Governing Standards UK, and all applicable British laws will be followed in accordance with the NATO Status of Forces Agreement and other international agreements.

4.2. Discrepancy Reports: In the event discrepancies are noted, actions will be taken. The contractor will first be given verbal notice, followed by written notification before more stringent penalties are given. Contractor failure of compliance could result in contract default action.

5. Personal Protective Equipment: Contractors must supply their own personal protective equipment (PPE) required to perform safe pesticide applications. Aircraft takeoff procedures have been adjusted to accommodate the use of pesticides; this includes precautions for aircrew and possible passengers. All 100 ARW personnel applying pesticides will be supplied PPE by their unit. This may include coveralls, respirators, goggles, nitrile or chemical and oil-resistant rubber gloves, rubber boots, safety shoes, and special fumigation safety equipment. PPE should comply, at a minimum, with requirements on pesticide label. Bioenvironmental Engineering will provide PPE selection consultation during routine occupational health assessments or upon request, IAW AF 32-1053, para 4.4, FGS-UK para 11.3.5, and para 11.3.6. All personnel must receive training on proper wear, use and limitations of the PPE prior to conducting pesticide applications.

6. Special Environmental Considerations: RAF Mildenhall is located over a class “1” aquifer and is home of known endangered and protected flora and fauna species. All domestic animals and those birds/animals protected by law are not to be endangered by the treatment. The contractor must coordinate with 100 CES/CEIE on the location of endangered and protected species prior to application.

7. Other Considerations:

7.1. The Child Development Centers, all medical facilities, all Family Home Daycares within base housing, and all food preparation or consumption facilities are subject to strict pesticide regulations. IAW AFI 32-1053, para 3.7.9.4, pesticide applicators are required to notify the 100 CES Pest Management personnel before conducting treatment on these facilities. 100 CES Pest Management personnel will then notify the offices of Public Health and Bioenvironmental Engineering prior to any pesticide applications in the above stated facilities.

7.2. Base Exchange Manager will maintain current pesticide inventory, coordinate disposals IAW Section 10 below, and make SDSs available to employees, Fire Department and Bioenvironmental Engineering. Only pesticides not requiring mixing by the user should be sold.

7.3. Storage: The design of pesticide storage facilities shall comply with standards described in MIL-HDBK- 1028/8A, “Military Handbook, and Design of Pest Management Facilities.” No pesticides, herbicides or fumigants will be stored on the installation overnight by a contractor.

7.4. Fumigation: Public Health must be notified prior to any fumigation work. Fumigation must be coordinated with fire, medical, security forces and safety personnel.

8. Reporting: 100 CES pest management personnel will provide the Fire Department and Bioenvironmental Engineering Annual reports of all pesticide storage to include inventories and SDSs. The contractor will provide the following pesticide information on a daily basis to the COR IAW AFI 32-1053, section 4.7.7.3.

Reporting by contractors will be accomplished using DIO form DE USF31 (06/06) or DOD Form DD1532-1, Pest Management Maintenance Record. Contract managers and/or DIO personnel will submit all pesticide usage information to 100 CES Pest Management Coordinator/COR. The Pest Management Personnel must report base pesticide usage to AFMC HQ USAFE/AFIMSC DET 4, 48 AMDS/SGPM, and 48 AMDS/SGPB by the 10th of every month (email reporting to organizational email boxes is the preferred method of reporting). The report will include all contracts, and any other pesticides in regards to inventory, applicator certification, and pesticide application, formatted as follows:

Date of Performed Application Specific Location Target Pest Name: (example: Rabbits) Common/Commercial Name of the Pesticide being used: (example: Phostoxin) Active Ingredient Name: (example: Aluminum Phosphide) Concentration of Active Ingredient: (example: 25 g/L or 5%)

Percent of Active Ingredient per Mixture: (example: 3%) Amount of Pesticide Used: (example: 3 g or 3 L) Name, Certification Number, and Signature of Applicator

9. Disposal: Contractors are responsible for disposal of their pesticide waste in accordance with all applicable British laws outside the boundaries of RAF Mildenhall at approved disposal sites. Unit personnel will turn in any waste pesticides to Bldg 820 the Hazardous Waste Storage Area IAW local requirements.

10. Medical Surveillance: All personnel applying pesticides or herbicides working for the contractor will comply with UK legislation to safeguard employee health and safety. All military and DoD employees will be under medical surveillance programs operated by US Government to include respirator fit testing and cholinesterase monitoring. Note: Pesticide applicators working regularly with organophosphate or carbamate pesticides should receive physical examinations at a frequency determined by the 48 MDG Occupational and Environmental Health Working Group.

11. Phone Numbers:

On-Base Emergency: 911/ 999 Off-Base Emergency: 999

CE Environmental Element: 238-5831 CE Pest Management Coordinator/ COR: 238-2900/2093 48 MDG Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight: 226-8047 48 MDG Public Health Flight: 226-8777

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

423d AIR BASE GROUP

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

for

RAF ALCONBURY & RAF MOLESWORTH

UNITED KINGDOM

423d Civil Engineer Squadron RAF Alconbury

USAFE

OPR: 423 CES/CEIE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Memorandum from 501 CSW/CC, re: 423 ABG Integrated Pest Management Plan 3 Memorandum from 423 CES/CC, 2018 Annual Plan Review 4

Chapter 1 – PLAN SUMMARY AND PURPOSE 5

1.1. Introduction 5

1.2. Application 5

1.3. Background 5

Chapter 2 – RESPONSIBILITIES 6

2.1. Installation Commander (501 CSW/CC) 6

2.2. Base Civil Engineer (BCE) 6

2.3. Royal Air Force Commander (RAF/CC) 6

2.4. Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) 6

2.5. Force Support Squadron (FSS) 6

2.6. Facility Managers 6

2.7. Environmental Element (CEIE) 7

2.8. Bioenvironmental Element (SGOJ) 7

2.9. Military Public Health (SGOL) 7

2.10. AAFES Manager (AAFES) 7

2.11. DECA Manager (DECA) 7

2.12. Contractor, Host Nation, and Assigned Personnel 7

2.13. Installation Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) 8

Chapter 3 – PEST CONTROL ACTIVITIES 9

3.1. Pest Control Contracts 9

3.2. Housing and Residential Area Pest Control 10

3.3. Foliage Management and Herbicide Application 10

3.4. Administrative and Support Facilities Pest Control 10

3.5. Food Service Facilities, Facilities Frequented by Children 10

3.6. Pesticide and Herbicide Waste Disposal 11

Chapter 4 – ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL 12

4.1. Recordkeeping and Reporting Pesticide Usage 12

4.2. Resources 12

ATTACHMENTS Page

1. Generic Pest Reduction Techniques 13

2. Alternative Weed Control Techniques 14

3. Outdoor and Indoor Insect Control 15

4. Design and Construction Practices 16

5. Rodent Control Program: Rabbits, Rats and Mice 17

6. Pesticides Approved for Use at RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth 18

7. Shooting Policy at RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth 19

Chapter 1

PLAN SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

This plan establishes responsibilities and management protocols for pesticide use on RAF Molesworth and RAF Alconbury. It promotes an integrated approach to pest control to reduce pesticide usage in accordance with AFI 32-1053, Integrated Pest Management Program. This program of integrated pest control focuses on the use of natural pest control strategies and measures necessary to reduce pest infestations by good housekeeping. Where chemical usage is deemed necessary this plan provides policy on proper management of pesticide applications.

1.1. Introduction. It is DoD policy to conduct effective, economical and environmentally sound pest management programs. This plan focuses on control of nuisance and disease bearing plant and animal species by setting forth procedures to minimize conditions conducive to propagation of pests. It provides policy on how to employ the most environmentally sustainable methods of pest control to meet mission requirements. Provisions in this instruction are consistent with: AFI 32-1053, Integrated Pest Management Program; DoDI 4150.7, DoD Pest Management Program, and; FGS-UK, Chapter 11.

1.2. Application. All flights, elements, mission partner units, contractors, military and civilian personnel without exclusion on the bases are directed to support Integrated Pest Management (IPM) efforts to ensure success of the program. Personnel shall:

a. Act to eliminate practices that attract pests.

b. Monitor homes and the workplace for signs of pest infestation.

c. Report signs of infestations to the Next Generation Estates Contract (NGEC) Contractor’s Customer Service Help Desk (DSN: 226-2255).

d. Employ non-chemical means to control pests where practical.

e. Reduce chemical pesticide usage year-on-year, measured by pounds of active ingredient (PAI) applied.

1.3. Background. Historically, pest control ranged from treating insect infestations in houses to control of rodents in warehouses. Because the chemicals used to control pest infestations may present a hazard to humans and the environment, it is critical to minimize their usage.

Minimization of the volume and toxicity of chemicals used in pest control is mandated by DoD policy. To achieve reductions in pesticide usage may require changing work practices, eliminating pest food sources, monitoring facility conditions, employing mechanical pest control methods, using natural predators for pest control and educating personnel on management procedures.

Chapter 2

RESPONSIBILITIES

Successful pest management requires support of all personnel in order to be effective. Establishing a framework for this program is critical to gaining that support. Accordingly, the following specific responsibilities are outlined to ensure a cross-functional and multi-disciplinary approach to pest control.

2.1. Installation Commander (501 CSW/CC). The Installation Commander is responsible for health and safety of all personnel at RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth.

2.2. Base Civil Engineer (BCE). The BCE will lead and direct housing, operations, engineering and environmental staff in implementing proactive pest control measures. These measures will include proper design and operation of facilities and infrastructure to minimize pests. The BCE will encourage utilization of alternative control strategies to minimize the use of chemical agents.

The BCE is responsible for ensuring that rodent and insect pest control contractors are properly certified to perform pest management activities and documents these certifications. The BCE will coordinate all ground maintenance pesticide/herbicide/fungicide applications through the NGEC contractor. The BCE will monitor installation grounds for signs of rabbit infestations and liaise with Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) service manager to preclude the need for chemical treatment in accordance with Attachment 5. The BCE manages installation refuse collection contracts to assure that conditions conducive to pest propagation are minimized.

2.3. Royal Air Force Commander (RAF/CC). The RAF is the landowner at both RAF Alconbury and Molesworth. In this capacity, RAF/CC oversees the activities of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and its contractors. RAF/CC has established a shooting policy for pest control at RAF Alconbury and Molesworth (DIOCB4/011, Attachment 7).

2.4. Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). The DIO service manager is responsible for supervising the activities of the NGEC contractor. The DIO service manager acts as a focal point for providing contract performance information to 423 CES and relaying requests and instructions from 423 CES to the contractor.

2.5. Force Support Squadron (FSS). FSS will implement a proactive pest management program for food and lodging facilities. This includes a routine inspection program and development of appropriate hygiene and sanitation programs to preclude pest access to foodstuffs, edible stores and waste products. Preventative measures will not include pesticide application on a routine schedule but will focus on elimination of pest attracting activities (Attachment 1). Chemical utilization will be employed solely to combat specific infestation types and areas. FSS facility managers must follow instructions set out in Sections 2.6 and 2.6.1.

2.6. Facility Managers. Facility managers must take action to maintain good sanitary conditions and prevent pests from becoming established in their facilities (Attachment 1). Reference should be made to Attachments 2-5 to determine whether a non-chemical solution can be applied in-house at the early signs of potential infestation. If this is not possible, contact the NGEC Contractor’s Customer Service Help Desk (DSN: 226-2255) to request pest control. Facility managers must act on preventative advice and post-treatment actions recommended by the pest management contractors.

2.6.1 Facilities Defined in AFI32-1053, 3.7.9.4. Managers of food preparation and consumption facilities, medical facilities and child development centers (including schools) must contact Military Public Health (268-4000) as soon as a request for chemical pest control is made to the NGEC Contractor’s Customer Service Help Desk.

2.7. Environmental Element (CEIE). CEIE is responsible for coordinating IPM activities for the installation and developing program data for reporting metrics to HQ USAFE/AFIMSC DET 4.

The IPM program will include an assessment of installation activities; implementing sustainable strategies to combat pests. CEIE will periodically review contractor compliance with requirements of this plan and USAF policies.

2.8. Bioenvironmental Engineering (SGOJ). Bioenvironmental Engineering will be provided with monthly pesticide application reports, to ensure readiness to respond to personnel exposures and enable treatment of any personnel who inadvertently come into contact with pesticide agents.

2.9. Military Public Health (SGOL). Military Public Health will be notified by the facility manager prior to any pesticide application at food preparation, storage or consumption facilities, medical facilities or child development centers.

2.10. AAFES Manager. The AAFES Manager will maintain a current inventory of all pesticides and herbicides held in the local inventory. The AAFES Manager must validate all pesticides and herbicides listed in the local inventory are authorized for use in the UK in accordance with FGS- UK Section C11.2.8, or else approved by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate of the United Kingdom Health and Safety Executive (HSE), or current edition of the British Crop Protection Council’s (BCPC) publication, The UK Pesticides Guide. AAFES will adhere to DoD policy as outlined in Armed Forces Pets Management Board (AFPMB) publication, Technical Guide (TG) No. 45, “Storage and Display of Retail Pesticides” and No. 15, “Pesticide Spill Prevention and Management”. AAFES will coordinate disposal of all pesticides with 423 CES/CEIE and will provide immediate access to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all items in the local inventory to employees and installation personnel upon request.

2.11. DECA Manager. The DECA Manager will maintain a current inventory of all pesticides and herbicides held in the local inventory. The DECA Manager must validate all pesticides and herbicides listed in the local inventory are authorized for use in the UK in accordance with FGS- UK Section C11.2.8, or else approved by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate of the UK HSE, or current edition of the BCPC’s publication, The UK Pesticides Guide. DECA will adhere to DoD policy as outlined in AFPMB publications, Technical Guide (TG) No. 45, “Storage and Display of Retail Pesticides” and No. 15, “Pesticide Spill Prevention and Management”. DECA will coordinate disposal of all pesticides with 423 CES/CEIE and will provide immediate access to SDS for all items in the local inventory to employees and installation personnel upon request.

2.12. Contractor, Host Nation, and Assigned Personnel. All personnel working or living on the installation will support the goals of this management plan to reduce pest management hazards and enhance the quality-of-life for all personnel. The NGEC contractor shall adhere to the terms and conditions of the contract, which includes a requirement to comply with the Integrated Pest Management Plan (NGEC Module O, 3.10.1.10).

2.13. Installation Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC). The IPMC role for RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth is held by the installation Environmental office (423 CES/CEIE, DSN: 268- 3715). In accordance with AFI 32-1053 Section 3.6.5 the IPMC will oversee the development of pest management plans, collect and report data on all installation pest management use, review contract specifications, and serve as the primary point of contact for all installation pest management compliance. The IPMC will ensure pesticide usage reports are provided to 423 CES/CEIE, 423 MDS/SGOJ and 423 MDS/SGOL for reporting purposes in accordance with Section 4.1 of this plan. IPMC must be properly trained in pest management in accordance with DODI 4150.07 and AFI 32-1053.

Chapter 3

PEST CONTROL ACTIVITIES

Pest control activities require the support of all personnel on the installation to be effective. This plan is provided to assure we meet DoD and Air Force program requirements, and adequately protect our mission.

3.1. Pest Control Contracts. As of November 1 2016, all pest control activities on the installation are the responsibility of the Next Generation Estates Contract (NGEC) contractor and therefore all pest control contract discussions must be coordinated through the DIO service manager. The NGEC contractor is required to comply with this plan (NGEC Module O, 3.10.1.10).

3.1.1 All contractors employed for pest control on the installation must maintain host nation certifications for pesticide applicators and supervisors. Copies of these certificates must be provided to the DIO service manager, in accordance with NGEC Module O, 3.10.2, 3.10.3 and 4.1.1.

3.1.2 All applicators will utilize appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE) while managing chemicals.

3.1.3 Contractors are prohibited from storing any pesticides on the installation; only daily application quantities (to a maximum of 20 liters) may be brought on the installation.

Pesticides may only be mixed in approved containers. Make up water may only be drawn from a tap or water source protected from back siphonage and pre-approved by CEIE. There will be no washing or rinsing of pesticide containers on the installation. Contractors are referred to the Code of Practice for Using Plant Protection Products, January 2006 (available at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/agriculture/topics/pesticides.htm) as requirements for proper management of pest control activities on the installation.

3.1.4 The NGEC contractor shall provide a spill plan to be approved by the DIO service manager prior to starting work on site (NGEC Module O, 3.10.8). Any spillage of pesticides or pesticide residues will be reported immediately to the Environmental Element (CEIE) Spill Response at 268-3715, cleaned up, and disposed of appropriately by the responsible contractor.

3.1.5 Contractors will submit daily use logs to the DIO service manager in accordance with NGEC Module O, 3.10.4 and 4.1.9. Records should detail the precise location of application, amount of chemical used and the exact amount of active ingredient. Record sheets should be stored by DIO and copies submitted weekly to the CE Pest Management Coordinator.

3.1.6 Only chemicals approved by the AFPMB, Chemicals Regulation Directorate of the UK HSE, (https://secure.pesticides.gov.uk/pestreg/) or current edition of the British Crop Protection Council’s publication, The UK Pesticides Guide, will be used on the installation.

The NGEC contractor shall aim to achieve a year-on-year reduction in total pounds of active ingredient (PAI) applied on Air Force installations, this is a Department of Defense objective. The contractor shall, to the extent practicable, select the approved herbicide or pesticide with the lowest PAI for any given task.

3.1.7 All pesticides used on the installation are to be coordinated and approved by the IPMC for inclusion in the Integrated Pest Management Information System (IPMIS) (NGEC Module O, 3.10.6). During January of each year the Contractor shall provide the DIO service manager with a copy of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labels for pesticides being used for the coming year. A list of pesticides currently approved for use at RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth, as of December 2015, is provided as Attachment 6 to this plan.

3.1.8 Suitably licensed and insured individuals are permitted to use firearms for control of pests on the installation. The NGEC contractor shall ensure that any such activity is undertaken in accordance with the installation shooting policy (DIOCB4/011, Attachment 7). The shooting policy shall be signed annually by contractors and other individuals licensed to use firearms; signed copies are retained by the NGEC Landscape Manager in B548, RAF Alconbury.

3.1.9 Facility managers will notify the installation Public Health Office (DSN: 268-4000) prior to any applications in food preparation or consumption facilities, medical facilities and facilities frequented by children (i.e. child development centers, library, etc.). No fumigation will be conducted without prior coordination with medical, fire, security, and safety personnel.

3.2. Housing and Residential Area Pest Control. In housing and residential areas, pesticide applications must be stringently controlled to minimize health threats these agents can pose.

Application of chemical agents in housing and lodging areas will be limited to specific requests from residents to address specific pests. As practical, pest control methods will be limited to mechanical or non-chemical means to limit chemical usage in these areas. Residents may utilize agents available at the commissary or on the retail market at their own risk, however use of these agents is limited to chemicals available to the general public and do not require licenses to use.

Residents are encouraged to practice the policies listed in this plan and attachments.

3.3. Foliage Management and Herbicide Application. Herbicides, fungicides and insect sprays used in landscape maintenance account for a large amount of pesticide use at installation facilities.

However, use of these chemicals for aesthetic reasons alone is not justification for their use.

Attachments to this plan provide instruction on minimizing chemical usage for these purposes.

3.4. Administrative and Support Facilities Pest Control. Control of pests in the workplace mainly relates to good hygiene practices associated with food in the workplace and proper waste management procedures. Building custodians are charged with overseeing this area of preventative pest control to ensure conditions do not become attractive to ants, mice and other common pests. Attachment 1 provides detailed instructions to be implemented to combat pests in the workplace.

3.5. Food Service Facilities and Facilities Frequented by Children. All pesticide used in and around food service facilities and facilities frequented by children will be conducted to minimize exposure risks from the application. This may require off-hour applications and sequencing applications to periods when facilities are not in use. No retail/commercial products are to be used by personnel in these facilities.

3.6. Pesticide and Herbicide Waste Disposal. All waste pesticides and herbicides, empty pesticide/herbicide containers, and items contaminated with pesticides or herbicides are to be managed in accordance with the 423 ABG Hazardous Waste Management Plan. All Government owned pesticides and herbicides are to be turned in for disposal in accordance with this plan, through 423 CES/CEIE. Contractors will remove all pesticides/herbicides and contaminated items from the installation and manage and dispose of them in accordance with host nation regulations.

Housing residents should dispose of excess or waste pesticides and herbicides through local District Council Household Waste Recycling Facilities.

Chapter 4

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL

Although this plan directs pest management down to the individual level, the installation has a host of resources available to assist personnel in identifying the most sustainable method of managing pests at our facilities. Personnel are encouraged to review this plan and attachments, make contact with relevant personnel, and make a personal commitment to limit our dependence on chemical control of pests. The BCE is responsible for coordinating this integrated program - supported by DIO, the NGEC contractor, and CEIE.

4.1. Record Keeping and Reporting Pesticide Usage. In accordance with AFI 32-1053, Air Force installations must report usage of pesticides on a monthly basis by the 10th day of each month to the local Public Health and Bioenvironmental engineering offices. These reports are to be filed with 423 CES/CEIE and forwarded annually to HQ USAFE/AFIMSC DET 4. Monthly usage reports will be maintained for at least two (2) years in accordance with Records Disposition Schedule. The requirement for monthly reporting to the MAJCOM PMC (AFI32-1053 3.7.15) is satisfied by updating the online reporting system (IPMIS) on a monthly basis.

4.2. Resources. A comprehensive list of IPM resources is available through CEIE at 268-3715.

423MDS/SGOJ Bioenvironmental Engineering should be contacted at 268-4746 for all health issues related to pest management. The BCE will budget and provide resources to support this IPM Program. The following web site provides further information on IPM;

http://www.nature.nps.gov/biology/ipm/manual/ipmmanual.cfm.

ATTACHMENT 1

GENERIC PEST REDUCTION TECHNIQUES

The following techniques are to be used by personnel to minimize pest infestations by reducing opportunities for pests to colonize our workspaces and homes.

1. Offices are to develop a designated trash receptacle with positive sealing lid to deposit all food waste from consumables utilized in the workspace. This receptacle is to be emptied a minimum of twice a week.

2. Foodstuffs in break rooms and office spaces will only be stored in airtight containers, preferably in a central location. Washing up of dishes and soiled items is to be done a minimum of daily. Any outside break areas are to be kept free from food waste.

3. Building custodians will conduct external building inspections annually observing any areas of possible rodent access, signs of insect infestation, etc.

4. All skips and dumpsters are to be closed in a manner to exclude rodent and feral cat access.

5. Personnel are to monitor under eaves and other protected areas on the outside of buildings for bee and wasp infestations. Monitoring should begin in early spring and continue through the summer. Infestations are to be reported to the NGEC Contractor’s Customer Service Help Desk. The NGEC contractor will arrange treatment of bee and wasp infestations in accordance with IPM procedures in Attachment 3. For repeat infestations or infestations in mission or safety-critical locations, chemical termination may be authorized.

6. Building occupants will conduct periodic inspections for cracks, crevices, holes, and areas where pests may gain access to buildings. All such areas should be reported to the CE call desk to have them properly filled to reduce potential for pest ingress.

7. When leaving home for extended periods, personnel should secure all foodstuffs and assure all wastes are removed to limit pest infestations.

8. Personnel will not feed or provide care and attention to feral cat populations around the installation.

Procurement and use of pesticides and herbicides is to be minimized. Consult with CEIE for recommendations on non-chemical management, DSN 268-3715.

ATTACHMENT 2

ALTERNATIVE WEED CONTROL TECHNIQUES

The following methods of weed control should be considered for reducing herbicide usage.

1. Spot Treat Weeds: Spray only directly on weedy areas on a plant specific basis.

2. Improve Fertilization, Irrigation and Aeration Practices; modifying fertilization or irrigation and adding aeration to improve turf health.

3. Hand-Pull Weeds: Involves hand weeding of small turf areas and flowerbeds.

4. Decrease Area Treated: Involves reducing the area that is maintained as “weed-free” turf.

5. Replace Turf or Gravel Areas with Other Cover, includes “naturalization” of areas:

Remove turf or gravel areas that require high maintenance application of herbicides and replace it with a low-maintenance ground cover.

6. Alternative Herbicide with Low Percentage Active Ingredient (AI): Replace current herbicide with a chemical that has a low percentage AI and/or lower application rate that is equally effective.

7. Fill Cracks in Pavement: Involves filling cracks in parking lots and road joints to prevent weed growth.

8. Scraping or Dragging Areas to Remove Weeds: Involves use of mechanical control for bare soil weed control.

9. Flamers or Steamers: Involves using steam, or propane torch; to kill weeds.

The following guidance is provided for weed control along fence lines.

1. Plant Growth Regulator: Involves use of a chemical that reduces plant growth rather than killing the plant. This option is desirable where absolute bare ground control is not needed, but where the height of vegetation must be kept to a minimum.

2. Trimming: Involves use of powered trimmers to cut vegetation to desirable level where bare ground control is not required.

3. Mulching: Use mulch for weed suppression along fence lines.

4. Integration of Fencing: Locate fencing on existing paved surfaces and eliminate fencing when existing structures can be used.

ATTACHMENT 3

OUTDOOR AND INDOOR INSECT CONTROL

The following information provides an integrated framework to control insects with less pesticide.

This list is not exhaustive and personnel are encouraged to implement other safe measures to reduce pesticide applications.

1. Ant Control:

a. Boiling Water: Involves pouring boiling water on each mound. Not a suitable treatment on grass areas.

b. Baits: Baits are a synthetic and poisonous food source that the ants consume and carry back to the mound for the queen and other ants to feed upon. Baits are in a granular form and are available as a toxicant, a sterilant/toxicant, or a growth regulator.

2. Nuisance or Feral Bee Control:

a. Contact the NGEC Contractor’s Customer Service Help Desk at DSN: 226-2255. Bee swarms can be safely removed by trained beekeepers.

3. Cockroach Control:

a. Gel Bait Insecticides: These baits are effective against small and large cockroaches.

b. Cockroach Bait Stations: Small bait stations are used for small cockroach species and large bait stations recommended for control of large roach species.

c. Thermal Control: Involves the use of heaters to pump heated air into a designated area or facility, obtain specialist advice prior to conducting this method of control.

d. Insect Growth Regulator: Utilize an insect growth regulator, which sterilizes cockroaches so no new eggs are produced.

4. Firebrat Control (Silverfish): Heat Treatment; dehumidifiers can help reduce their propagation in enclosed spaces, as can exposure to high heat (120 F) for approximately one hour.

5. Spider Control: Spiders are notoriously present here in England and can be beneficial if kept outdoors due to their ability to predate on other insect species. The best defense is to limit their access into buildings – particularly in the fall months when they seek shelter from the cold weather. Screening or sealing all cracks around windows, foundations and wall penetrations, e.g. ductwork, piping, cables, and is the best measure to combat these pests. Access to buildings is limited by pruning plants, providing a six to eight inch air gap to the building and clearing away all ground cover which provides habitat. Spiders should be captured by using an upside down jar and a piece of stiff card slid underneath and then released outside. There are no venomous spider species at RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth.

ATTACHMENT 4

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES

Several measures incorporated into new facility construction will help minimize pesticide use in the future. These measures are presented below for informational purposes.

1. Installation of a geotextile weed barrier beneath substations and storage yards: The use of geo-textile weed barriers such as Biobarrier, impregnated with herbicides nodules, has application in areas of new construction.

2. Create a mow or mulch strip along fences and fixtures (e.g., traffic and directional signs, poles, airfield lighting): Creating either concrete or mulch mow strips establishes a non-vegetated area in which mowing equipment could turn without leaving a “fringe” near the fence or fixture. Similarly, concrete or asphalt mow pads can be created when installing signs, poles and lighting fixtures, such as airfield lighting, to help eliminate fringe areas that mowers cannot reach. Use of mulch has the disadvantage that each year mulch applications may be required to keep weeds from growing in any decomposed mulch. Mow strips may be considered unsightly in some areas.

3. Weed and insect-resistant vegetation: In selecting the ground cover for new construction areas, consideration should be given to more weed-resistant or more insect-resistant vegetation. Often the planting of a mixture of plants can help control weeds.

4. Soil sterilant under gravel or pavement: Use herbicides under paved surfaces or in new asphalt mixes to delay or prevent weed growth from the start. The area should be properly prepared and all vegetative plant parts should first be removed. Paving should follow herbicide application as soon as possible. Care must be taken to avoid areas with nearby plants or trees, especially if tree roots extend under the area to be paved.

5. Design, construct, and operate sealed cells: Design of structures specifically for storage of food or waste materials should be well planned to minimize access and attractiveness to pests. Cellular design assures that there is a barrier system in place to inhibit pest access.

ATTACHMENT 5

RODENT CONTROL PROGRAM: RABBITS, RATS AND MICE

Rodents in the form of rabbits, mice and rats present serious hazards to our mission in that they can degrade the performance of structures, pavements and grounds and are disease carrying organisms. Control of rabbits is a program which needs to include proper design and construction of facilities, proper maintenance of grounds and use of integrated control mechanisms to reduce reliance on chemical techniques. Likewise, proper design, construction and operation of facilities to limit access to food and shelter will help deter rats and mice.

1. Rabbits:

a. New facility design needs to incorporate barriers to rabbit burrowing, through utilization of buried wire fabric fencing, and use of heavy gravel beds around foundations and rabbit prone areas.

b. Landscaping and vegetation plans should include non-edible plants and unpalatable species to discourage rabbit feeding.

c. Housing garden areas should not include ornamental cabbages, lettuces and other berry producing shrubs.

d. Existing structures can be protected through liberal dispersal of dried ground cayenne pepper in the soil around areas prone to rabbit infestation.

2. Rats and Mice:

a. Facility design should include measures to preclude access to buildings through use of metal sills, doors and sealing food storage areas such that rodents cannot gain access through cracks, holes or other wall penetrations, (e.g. cable runs, pipe ducts, HVAC systems, etc.).

b. Foodstuffs should also be secured in metal or plastic containers to preclude access;

containers should be stored in a manner that facilitates inspection.

c. Pet feeding stations should be picked up after feeding and washed to reduce attractiveness to rodents. This applies to indoor and outdoor feeding areas.

d. Existing buildings can benefit from routine inspections and sealing of cracks and holes with expansive foam and steel wool composite patching.

e. Another area where rats and mice obtain food is waste receptacles outside buildings, it is therefore critical that these areas be sealed though use of doors, hoods and covers which preclude access by mice.

f. Large piles of construction debris also provide harborage for rodents and should be avoided.

g. Should preventative measures fail, it is recommended that chemical treatment or mechanical trapping using either live or kill traps is used. Follow-up actions to chemical treatment or trapping will be recommended by the contractor or pest management specialist.

ATTACHMENT 6

PESTICIDES APPROVED FOR USE AT RAF ALCONBURY AND RAF

MOLESWORTH

Only chemicals approved by the AFPMB, Chemicals Regulation Directorate of the UK HSE, (http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/guidance/industries/pesticides/topics/pesticide-approvals/legislation/pesticide-law) or current edition of the British Crop Protection Council’s publication, The UK Pesticides Guide, will be used on the installation.

Contractors will provide a copy of the pesticide label and SDS to the DIO service manager or contracting officer (in the case of 501 CSW contractors) for approval prior to use of any chemical agents on the installation. Requests for pesticide usage will be submitted to the MAJCOM PMC for approval. A list of pesticides approved for use at RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth, as of December 2015, is provided below.

Trade Name Registration No. Active Ingredient(s) Formulation CAS No.

Hammer MAPP 15060 Glyphosate 10-25% (w/w) 38641-94-0

Pyraflufen-ethyl <1% (w/w) 129630-19-9 Chikara Weed Control MAPP 14189 Flazasulfuron 25% (w/w) 104040-78-0 Barclay Mascot Hi- Aktiv Amenity

MAPP 12898 Glyphosate isopropylamine 660 g/l 38641-94-0

Barclay Trustee Amenity

MAPP 12897 Glyphosate isopropylamine 450 g/l 38641-94-0

Jewel MAPP 14327 Carfentrazone-ethyl 1.5% (w/w) 16484-77-8 Mecoprop-P 60% (w/w) 128639-02-1

Headland Staff 500 MAPP 13196 2,4 Dichlorophenol, dimethylamine salt

42.7% (w/w) 120-83-2

Tordon 22K MAPP 05083 Picloram, Potassium Salt 240 g/l 1918-02-1 Rodilon Wheat Tech BPR: UK-2011-

Difethialone 0.0025% (w/w) 104653-34-1

K-Othrine SC10 HSE 5097 1,2 propanediol >1.0% (w/w) 57-55-6 Deltamethrin 0.995% (w/w) 52918-63-5

Coopex Insect Powder HSE 5052 Permethrin 0.5% (w/w) 52645-53-1 Maxforce Prime HSE 9093 Imidacloprid 2.15% (w/w) 138261-41-3 Maxforce Quantum HSE 8888 Imidacloprid 0.03% (w/w) 138261-41-3 Klerat Wax Blocks HSE 6703 Brodifacoum 0.005% (w/w) 56073-10-0 Brodifacoum Rat / Mouse Bait

HSE 6706 Brodifacoum 0.002% (w/w) 56073-10-0

Sakarat Bromabait HSE 7902 Bromadiolone 0.005% (w/w) 28772-56-7 Ficam D HSE 4829 Bendiocarb 1.25% (w/w) 22781-23-3 Ficam W HSE 5390 Bendiocarb 80% (w/w) 22781-23-3 Phostoxin MAFF 09315 Aluminum phosphide 56% (w/w) 20859-73-8

ATTACHMENT 7

SHOOTING POLICY AT RAF ALCONBURY & RAF MOLESWORTH

Drafted by NGEC Landscape Manager, reviewed by RAF/CC and coordinated with 423 SFS/CC

(Signed copies retained by NGEC, B548, RAF Alconbury)

Ref. 1. DIOCB4/011

Ref. 2. Shooting Policy at RAF Alconbury & RAF Molesworth Sites

I have reached agreement with the RAF Commander that shooting can be used as a method of controlling rabbits on the above sites.

There are however a number of guidelines that have been laid down and MUST be adhered to at all times.