J-1503020-15_NSA Washington_IPMP 2017.pdf

INTEGRATED PEST

MANAGEMENT PLAN

Naval Support Activity Washington Washington, DC

Prepared by:

Integrated Pest Management Plan NSA Washington

June 2014 (Update)

Naval Support Activity Washington Washington, DC

Plan Authorization

Prepared by:

Dr. Denise DeBusk Jennifer Pipe Entomologist NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology

Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

Technical Approval By:

Sabra Scheffel CDR E. Hoffman Applied Biology MSC, USN Section Head OIC, NECE NAVFAC Atlantic Norfolk, Virginia

Jacksonville, Florida

Heather Huddle Natural Resources Program Manager

Deputy Public Works Officer PWD Washington

NAVFAC Washington

Approved for Implementation by:

Capt Monte Ulmer Commanding Officer

Integrated Pest Management Plan Annual Review

Year Completion

Date Integrated Pest Management Coordinator Copies of changes to the

Pest Management Consultant (Annual) Date Completed

12 5/21/2012 Heather Huddle 1

13 6/11/14 Steve Godio

14 9/8/14 Jennifer Pipe

16 Rewrite

Scheduled On-Site Pest Management Technical Review Scheduled

Date Integrated Pest Management Coordinator Pest Management Consultant Date Review Completed

Note: Technical Reviews should be scheduled approximately 18 months apart and in conjunction with an EMS or NECE review if possible.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................................................... i

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 The Integrated Pest Management Plan ...................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1.1. Scope .................................................................................................................................................. 1-1

1.1.2. Authority ............................................................................................................................................ 1-1

1.1.3. Purpose and Structure ........................................................................................................................ 1-1

1.1.4. Plan Implementation .......................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1.5. Plan Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2. Installation Background ............................................................................................................................. 1-3

1.2.1. Location and Facilities ....................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.2.2. Facilities’ Descriptions and Missions ................................................................................................ 1-3

1.3. Pest Management Program Overview ....................................................................................................... 1-4

1.3.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 1-4

1.3.2. Pest Management Objectives ............................................................................................................. 1-4

1.3.3. Program Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 1-4

2. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.1. Functional Areas, Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................................ 2-1

2.1.1. CNIC and Naval District Washington ................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1.2. Commanding Officers ........................................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1.3. Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC)............................................................................. 2-1

2.1.4. Facilities Support Contracts ............................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.5. Washington Navy Yard Branch Health Clinic Preventive Medicine Department ............................. 2-2

2.1.6. U.S. Army Veterinary Services .......................................................................................................... 2-2

2.1.7. Environmental Division ..................................................................................................................... 2-2

2.1.8. Navy Exchange (NEX) ...................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.1.9. Contract Pest Management Service Providers ................................................................................... 2-3

2.1.10. Contract Grounds Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 2-3

2.1.11. All Installation Personnel ................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.1.12. Pesticide Approval ............................................................................................................................. 2-3

2.1.13. Pesticide Labels and MSDSs ............................................................................................................. 2-3

2.2. Records and Reporting ............................................................................................................................... 2-4

2.2.1. Maintaining pest management operations records ............................................................................. 2-4

2.2.2. Reporting pest management operations ............................................................................................. 2-4

2.3. Training, Certification and Licensing ........................................................................................................ 2-4

2.3.1. Integrated Pest Management Coordinator and others who are not pesticide applicators .................. 2-5

2.4. Pest Management Contracting ................................................................................................................... 2-5

2.4.1. Contract Specifications and Review .................................................................................................. 2-5

2.4.2. Contract Performance Assessment ..................................................................................................... 2-5

3. Operations ........................................................................................................................................................ 3-1

3.1. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) ........................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1.1. Federal Regulation and Policy ........................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1.2. What is IPM? ..................................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2. Current Operations .................................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.2.1. General Household and Nuisance Pests ............................................................................................. 3-2

3.2.2. Grounds Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 3-3

3.2.3. Aquatic Weed Control........................................................................................................................ 3-3

3.2.4. Ornamental Pests................................................................................................................................ 3-4

3.2.5. Structural Pests ................................................................................................................................... 3-4

3.2.6. Administration of termite Treatment Contracts and Warrantees ........................................................ 3-4

3.2.7. Stored Products Pests ......................................................................................................................... 3-5

3.2.8. Health Related Pests ........................................................................................................................... 3-5

3.2.9. Pest Management in Quarters and Housing ........................................................................................ 3-7

3.2.10. Prohibited Operations and Devices .................................................................................................... 3-8

3.3. Regulatory Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 3-8

3.3.1. Policy .................................................................................................................................................. 3-8

3.3.2. Pesticide Regulation and Enforcement ............................................................................................... 3-8

3.3.3. Laws and Regulations ......................................................................................................................... 3-9

3.4. Pesticide Management ................................................................................................................................ 3-9

3.4.1. Pesticide Selection ............................................................................................................................ 3-10

3.4.2. Pesticide Storage .............................................................................................................................. 3-10

3.4.3. Mixing .............................................................................................................................................. 3-10

3.4.4. Application ....................................................................................................................................... 3-10

3.4.5. Post-application Clean Up ................................................................................................................ 3-11

3.5. Cancelled Pesticides ................................................................................................................................. 3-11

4. Health and Safety ............................................................................................................................................. 4-1

4.1. Pesticide Applicator and Public Safety ...................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.1. Potential Occupational Hazards .......................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.2. Hazard Abatement .............................................................................................................................. 4-2

4.2. Public Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 4-3

4.2.1. Potential hazards to public .................................................................................................................. 4-3

4.2.2. Hazard Abatement .............................................................................................................................. 4-4

4.2.3. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act (EPCRA)................................................. 4-5

4.2.4. Specific State Laws: ........................................................................................................................... 4-5

5. Environmental Considerations ........................................................................................................................ 5-1

5.1. Vulnerable Assets ....................................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1.1. Mission ............................................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1.2. Human health and safety .................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1.3. Environmental Resources ................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1.4. Natural Resources ............................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1.5. Public Perception ................................................................................................................................ 5-1

5.2. Managing Environmental Impact ............................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2.1. Natural and Cultural Resources Protection ......................................................................................... 5-2

5.2.2. Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Management .................................................................. 5-2

5.2.3. Spill Prevention .................................................................................................................................. 5-2

6. Emergency Pest Management ......................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1. Public Health Emergencies ........................................................................................................................ 6-1

6.2. Agricultural Emergencies ........................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.3. Emergency Pest Management Resources ................................................................................................... 6-1

7. Program Resources .......................................................................................................................................... 7-1

7.1. NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology, EV51, Norfolk, VA ............................................................................. 7-1

7.2. Navy Entomology Center of Excellence (NECE) ........................................................................................ 7-1

7.3. University of Maryland Extension Service ................................................................................................. 7-1

7.4. Virginia Cooperative Extension Service .................................................................................................... 7-1

8. Integrated Pest Management Sheets .............................................................................................................. 8-1

8.1. NUISANCE ANTS ...................................................................................................................................... 8-1

8.2. FILTH FLIES ............................................................................................................................................. 8-4

8.3. BED BUGS................................................................................................................................................. 8-7

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROL .............................................................................................................................. 8-8

CHEMICAL CONTROL ........................................................................................................................................ 8-8

8.4. STINGING INSECTS ............................................................................................................................... 8-10

8.5. COCKROACHES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS ............................................................................ 8-13

8.6. AMERICAN COCKROACHES ................................................................................................................ 8-15

8.7. FERAL CATS ........................................................................................................................................... 8-18

8.8. LANDSCAPE ORNAMENTAL PESTS ..................................................................................................... 8-19

8.9. LANDSCAPE TURF PESTS .................................................................................................................... 8-21

8.10. ADULT MOSQUITO CONTROL ......................................................................................................... 8-22

8.11. LARVAL MOSQUITOES IN PERMANENT AND SEMI-PERMANENT WATER SOURCES.............. 8-25

8.12. LARVAL MOSQUITOES IN MANMADE STRUCTURES AND CONTAINERS .................................. 8-27

8.13. RODENTS ............................................................................................................................................ 8-29

8.14. STORED PRODUCT PESTS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS ............................................................... 8-32

8.15. SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES ............................................................................................................. 8-35

Additional Information: ........................................................................................................................................ 8-36

8.16. TICKS ................................................................................................................................................... 8-37

Appendices

Appendix Content A Maps B Installation Pest Management Points of Contact C Abbreviations and Definitions D Program Review E Pesticide and Pesticide Dispersal Equipment Inventory F Authorized Use List of Pesticides G Applicator Licenses, Certifications, and Appointment Letters H Laws/Regulations/Publications I Pesticide Discharge Management Plan J Emergency Disease Vector Control Plan

List of Tables

No. Description Pg.

1-1 Pest Management Administration Program Requirements 1-6 1-2 Pest Management Operations Program Requirements 1-7 3-1 Comparison of Traditional Pest Control and IPM Methods 3-1 i

Executive Summary This Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) provides a comprehensive, long-range document that captures all the pest management operations and pesticide-related activities conducted at Naval Support Activity Washington (NSA-W) installations. It incorporates pest management practices and the local, State, Federal and Department of Defense regulations conforming to the requirements of DoD Instruction

4150.07 and OPNAVINST 6250.4 series while providing comprehensive information to Base staff and internal and external compliance auditors.

This plan was prepared by Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic Applied Biology Section, from data collected through pest management data collection, on-site observations, and interviews with Base personnel, and document reviews.

NSA-W is composed of six installations further described in section 1.2, each with a unique mission and role in supporting our nation’s military. NSA-W hosts many Navy headquarters and supports a number of tenant commands, including Chief of Naval Installations Command, Field Support Activity, Offices of the Naval Inspector General and Judge Advocate General, Military Sealift Command, and NAVFAC Headquarters.

Pest control services are needed to:

(1) Provide services that will prolong the life of the structures through subterranean termite and nuisance pest control;

(2) Maintain the safety and security of industrial and storage areas through weed control;

(3) Provide nuisance pest control to all buildings (except ppv housing) and outdoor areas to insure a good working and living environment;

(4) Control weed and insect pests in all recreational and lawn areas to maintain aesthetics and provide recreational facilities to personnel;

(5) Provide control of mosquitoes, flies and other potential disease vectors to insure the comfort and well-being of all personnel; and

(6) Provide vertebrate pest control, including rodent control, to all areas of the base.

For the current level of work to be accomplished, a sufficient staff of qualified applicators must be maintained. Contract personnel must meet state certification requirements specified by contract.

Contracts involving the use of pesticides must be overseen by trained Performance Assessment Representatives (PARs). PARs must successfully take an initial Pest Control PAR Course. To maintain their certification, PARs and DOD pesticide applicators must successfully pass a DOD pest control training and recertification course every three years. Pest Control facilities must comply with current safety standards to provide a safe workplace and to minimize pesticide hazards.

The focus of this Plan is on safe, environmentally sound, and cost-effective control of pests through Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM depends on education, proper surveying and identification of pests; non-chemical and chemical control methods, and individual responsibility for pest prevention.

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1. Introduction

1.1 The Integrated Pest Management Plan

1.1.1. Scope

The NSA-W Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) is a long-range, comprehensive planning and operational document that establishes the strategy and methods for conducting a safe, effective, and environmentally sound integrated pest management (IPM) program.

The IPMP covers all pest management and pesticide-related activities conducted by civilian and military DoD personnel and commercial contractors within all functional areas of NSA-W.

A glossary of abbreviations used in this document is found in Appendix C.

1.1.2. Authority

DoD Instruction 4150.07 and OPNAV 6250.4 series require all Navy activities that apply pesticides to have an IPMP. Thus, all references to the OPNAV Instruction refer to the DoD Instruction as well. The Plan is fully implemented upon the review and signature of the NSA- W Installation Commanding Officer.

1.1.3. Purpose and Structure

The IPMP provides a comprehensive overview of pest management and pesticide related operations on NSA Washington, and can be used as a reference by all installation personnel.

The Plan is structured as follows:

Section 1 addresses the purpose of the Plan and its maintenance and implementation. It also provides background on the installation and an overview of the current pest management program and requirements.

Section 2 describes the organization and responsibilities of the functional area of the program and the administrative requirements and documentation.

Section 3 describes the field operation of pest management including integrated pest management (IPM), pesticide management, contracting, and current practices.

Section 4 provides lists and descriptions of hazards and hazard abatement practices associated with pest management.

Section 5 addresses the environmental considerations of the program including regulatory compliance, the application of environmental management systems to pest management.

Section 6 describes emergencies that are the result of infestations.

Section 7 provides a list of resources available to the installation.

The Appendices provide references and supporting documents.

1.1.4. Plan Implementation

The Plan must be reviewed and approved by installation stakeholders and professional pest management consultants from Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic and Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED). The Plan is implemented upon signature of the installation commanding officers. The Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) has the task of implementing, coordinating and executing the Plan among each of the functional areas of the installation.

1.1.5. Plan Maintenance

Once the IPMP has been developed and implemented, it must be reviewed annually and updated as necessary. The installation IPMC is responsible for maintaining the Plan.

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1.1.5.1. Internal Review

An internal review is conducted annually by the IPMC in coordination with the pest management service providers (PMSP) and other functional area points of contact (POC).

The review should include updating contract information, applicator certifications, pesticides and pest management operations to be used on the installation, and updating pesticide use records. The internal assessment plan (IAP) for the pesticide program should be used to review compliance issues.

1.1.5.2. Off-site Review

The IPMC may request a review by a NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology pest management professional (PMP) for review of regulatory requirements, reporting and pesticide approval procedures.

1.1.5.3. On-site Review

An on-site review of the entire pest management program shall be performed by the NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology PMP every 18 to 36 months to ensure compliance with the Plan. The review may be performed more frequently if extensive program problems exist.

1.1.5.4. Plan Rewrite

The Plan should be rewritten every 5 years to reflect new contracts, personnel, pest management practices, and regulatory changes.

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1.2. Installation Background

1.2.1. Location and Facilities

NSA-W encompasses the Washington Navy Yard (WNY), Naval Support Facility Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), NSF Arlington, NSF Suitland (National Maritime Intelligence Center), NSF U.S. Naval Observatory, NSF Potomac Annex, and NSF Carderock.

The largest site is the WNY, located in Washington D.C. near the intersections of M and 11th streets. Most administrative personnel for NSA-W, including the Commanding Officer, are located at WNY. Each of the separate facilities that compose NSA-W have their own Commanding Officers, with the facilities and pest control all falling under the responsibility of the NSA-W CO. Located on WNY are a NEX store, a “town center” with a food court, small NEX store, conference center, and exercise facility. There are two coffee shops and a Subway restaurant on base. The NAVSEA building also has a cafeteria.

1.2.2. Facilities’ Descriptions and Missions

1.2.2.1. Washington Navy Yard

The primary mission of WNY is to administer assigned personnel, maintain and operate facilities and to provide services and materials to support Naval enterprises. The secondary mission is to support tenant and supported Unit Commands.

1.2.2.2. NSF Naval Research Laboratory

NRL operates as the Navy's full-spectrum corporate laboratory, conducting a broadly based multidisciplinary program of scientific research and advanced technological development directed toward maritime applications of new and improved materials, techniques, equipment, systems and ocean, atmospheric, and space sciences and related technologies.

In addition to space for research and offices the facility has an MWR gymnasium, restaurants, and a coffee shop. Bellevue Housing, a 188 unit PPV housing development consisting of two and three bedroom townhouses is also located on NRL property.

1.2.2.3. NSF Arlington

NSF Arlington is located between South Courthouse Road and Washington Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia. The site consists of 31.48 acres of land. Commercial, residential, and government buildings occupy surrounding properties.

1.2.2.4. NSF Suitland (National Maritime Intelligence Center) NSF Suitland offers a united source for maritime intelligence at the national level, and provides support to warfighters of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, as well as to the Department of Defense and other national agencies requiring maritime intelligence. The facility is located on a 226 acre site, and includes a large cafeteria.

1.2.2.5. NSF Naval Observatory

The Naval Observatory provides precise time, time interval measurements, and astronomical reference data to government agencies. The facility is located on a 72 acre tract of land. It is also the official residence of the Vice President of the United States, and houses a library of books on astronomy.

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1.2.2.6. NSF Potomac Annex

The Potomac Annex consists of seven buildings on 13.2 acres. It is located at E and 23rd streets in Washington D.C. The sole tenant is the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED).

There is an MWR fitness facility on the site.

1.2.2.7. NSF Carderock

NSF Carderock is the location for the headquarters of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock Division. NSWC Carderock performs research, development, testing and evaluation, design, and operational support for various naval platforms, primarily ships.

NSF Carderock includes office and research space, a small dispensary/health clinic, and a large cafeteria.

1.3.Pest Management Program Overview

1.3.1. Overview

General pest control services in indoor and outdoor areas, including mosquito abatement, are provided by contract on all NSA Washington installations. Grounds maintenance and vegetation control applications are done by contract.

1.3.2. Pest Management Objectives

The objectives of the NSA Washington integrated pest management program are:

1. The prevention of pest-related health and safety problems that affect the mission.

Prevention of pest-borne disease and injury is a component of Force Health Protection (FHP). FHP seeks to maintain a healthy and fit military and civilian force in order to maintain the highest levels of readiness. Pest management is a “Force Multiplier” for construction battalions, aircraft squadrons, and other deployable units. Additionally, the military and civilian infrastructure on the installations must be protected in order to provide the necessary support to these units as well. Readiness also means ensuring that all installation personnel, including dependents, are provided with healthy work and living conditions that will contribute to a high quality of life.

2. The prevention of pest damage to equipment and subsistence used to support the operational mission of the activities and tenant commands. Millions of dollars of military equipment is maintained and stored on NSA Washington. These materials are susceptible to physical damage by pests. Rodents, for example, can cause considerable damage to an aircraft’s electronic equipment through gnawing on wires and electrical components.

3. Vegetation management to protect the local environment. The introduction of non-native species of plants can increase the risk of fire and degrade the surrounding native environment that is home to a number of endangered and threatened animal and plant species.

4. The protection of government real property, materiel and aesthetics. Buildings and roads that form the infrastructure of the installations are susceptible to pests. Termites can cause extensive damage to wood structures if not adequately prevented and controlled. Weeds can cause damage to roadways and increase the risk of fire.

5. Reduce the use and dependence on pesticides.

1.3.3. Program Requirements

1.3.3.1. Administration

Table 1-1 outlines the pest management administrative program requirements.

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1.3.3.2. Operations

Pest management on NSA Washington includes the following categories of operations:

Ornamental and turf - Control and management of pests of landscape plants and turf, including arthropods, fungi, and weeds.

Right-of-way - Control and management of vegetation along roadways and railways. It also includes vegetation control near fuel farms to reduce fire risk and along fence lines to enhance security.

Aquatic Weed Control – Control of vegetation in ponds and ditches.

Industrial, Institutional, Structural, and Health-Related - Control and management of pests in and around buildings. Pests may include cockroaches, termites, bees, venomous animals, stored product insects, rodents, and feral animals.

Mosquito Abatement - Control and management of mosquito and disease vector pests.

Nuisance Pest Control – Control of insect pests that are nuisance or annoyance to base personnel but do not present a health risk.

Invasive weeds - Removal of non-native species of plants that are detrimental to native plant and animal habitats.

Vertebrate Control – Control of animal predators that prey upon endangered or threatened animals and their habitats, or infest food and material storage.

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Requirement Description Reference Responsibility PLANNING Review and revise the Integrated

Pest Management Plan annually.

OPNAV 6250.4

series;

DoDINST 4150.07.

IPMC

RECORDING Record all pest management operations conducted on the Base after each operation.

OPNAV 6250.4

SERIES;

DoDINST 4150.07.

All pesticide applicators

MAINTAINING Maintain records of all pest management operations conducted on Base on-site indefinitely

OPNAV 6250.4

SERIES;

DoDINST 4150.07.

IPMC in coordination with PMPARs.

REPORTING Compile and report all pest management operations to the NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology monthly.

OPNAV 6250.4

SERIES;

DoDINST 4150.07.

IPMC in coordination with PMPARs.

PESTICIDE

APPLICATOR

QUALIFICATION

Ensure that all personnel applying pesticides on installations have current DoD pesticide applicator certification if in-house or state commercial applicator certification if contracted.

OPNAV 6250.4

SERIES;

DoDINST 4150.07.

IPMC in coordination with PMPARs.

COMPLIANCE Ensure that all program elements are in compliance with all Federal regulations. The Base is also encouraged to comply with County and State regulations.

OPNAV 6250.4

SERIES;

DoDINST 4150.07.

IPMC in coordination with PMPARs.

PESTICIDE

APPROVAL

Compile and submit list of new pesticides to the NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology for approval for use on the Base.

OPNAV 6250.4

SERIES;

DoDINST 4150.07.

IPMC in coordination with PMPARs.

CONTRACT

REVIEW

Review pest management contract specifications for compliance with the Integrated Pest Management Plan and submit to the NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology for final review and approval prior to advertising.

OPNAV 6250.4

SERIES;

DoDINST 4150.07.

Facilities Support Contracts, PMPARs.

Table 1-1 IPMP Administrative Program Requirements

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Requirement Description Reference Responsibility

INTEGRATED

PEST

MANAGEMENT

“Federal agencies shall use Integrated Pest Management techniques in carrying out pest management activities and shall promote Integrated Pest Management through procurement and regulatory policies, and other activities.”

USC Title 7, Chapter 6, Subchapter II, Sec.

136r-1

IPMC

STORAGE Pesticides kept on installations must be procured and stored in accordance with installation Base and Federal regulations. The Base is also encouraged to comply with County and State regulations.

OPNAV 6250.4B

MIL-HDBK-

1028/8A;

Pest Control Contractor

CONTAINERS All containers used to store or transport a pesticide must have the original or copy of the original label attached; Service containers must have attached label identifying person responsible for the container, name of chemical and signal word.

OPNAV 6250.4

SERIES;

DoDINST 4150.07.

Pesticide applicators

VEHICLES Must carry pesticide spill kits and properly secure pesticides and pesticide application equipment when not in use.

OPNAV 6250.4

SERIES

Pesticide applicators / vehicle operators

APPLICATION Only registered pesticides will be used. Applications of pesticides must be performed to ensure safety and protection of the environment. A copy of the pesticide label shall be available at the application site.

OPNAV 6250.4

SERIES;

DoDINST 4150.07.

Pesticide applicators

APPLICATOR

SAFETY

Procedures, medical support, equipment and supplies to ensure the safety of DoD pesticide applicators during pest control operations must be provided by the installation.

OPNAV 6250.4

SERIES

Naval Ambulatory Care Clinic, Safety Department

OCCUPATIONAL

HAZARDS

MONITORING

Workplace monitoring shall be conducted by the medical department to ensure a safe and healthful environment for pest management personnel.

OPNAV 6250.4

SERIES

OPNAVINST

5100.23D

Naval Ambulatory Care Clinic

CLEANING AND

DISPOSAL

Equipment shall be cleaned to prevent health and environmental hazards due to chemical residues.

Rinsate from container and equipment rinsing should be prevented from entering storm drains and water bodies. Dispose of empty containers properly.

OPNAV 6250.4

SERIES; 40 CFR

Pesticide applicators

SPILL

PREVENTION

Spill kits should be maintained in pest control shops and on pest control vehicles. Pest management personnel should be familiar with the installations spill contingency plan.

OPNAV 6250.4

SERIES.

Pesticide applicators

Table 1-2 IPMP Operational Program Requirements

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2. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

2.1.Functional Areas, Roles and Responsibilities The integrated pest management program is comprised of functional areas that are involved with pest and/or pesticide management. Functional areas perform the following in the program: 1) administer pest management operations, 2) store and/or display pesticides, 3) mix and apply pesticides, 4) conduct non-chemical pest management practices, 5) monitor or inspect pest prevention or control operations, 6) dispose of pesticides, 7) conduct pest surveillance, and 8) maintain application equipment. The success of the pest management program depends largely on a clear understanding by the personnel of the functional areas of their roles and responsibilities.

2.1.1. CNIC and Naval District Washington

Ensure that adequate funding is available for the Commanding Officers to properly support their pest management programs.

2.1.2. Commanding Officers

Designate an Integrated Pest Management Coordinator in writing;

Approve and support the IPMP;

Ensure that installation personnel performing pest control receive adequate training, and achieve pest management certification as required; and Ensure that all pest management operations are conducted safely and have minimal impact on the environment.

2.1.3. Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC)

The appointed IPMC is currently employed by NAVFAC Washington.

Coordinate the integrated pest management program including implementation, maintenance, and annual update of the installation IPMP;

Coordinate revision of the IPMP every 5 years;

Promote integrated pest management (IPM) in the pest management program to cost-effectively and safely manage pests and to prevent adverse environmental impact;

Receive and consolidate pest management records from all Base pesticide applicators and submit monthly to NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology;

Ensure current certification and continuing pest management training of pesticide applicators and PMPARs;

Receive and compile lists of new pesticides and uses from all pest management service providers (PMSP) on the Base and submit to NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology for review and approval;

Maintain current list of approved pesticides;

Act as liaison between the Base and NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology and local, States of Virginia and Maryland, Washington D.C., and Federal agencies for pest management and pesticide regulatory issues;

Ensure that the Base Contracting Officer submits pest management contract specifications to the Preventive Medicine Department and NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology PPMC for review prior to advertising; and

Act as the Commanding Officer’s advisor for pest management issues.

2.1.4. Facilities Support Contracts

Personnel in this Division monitor the performance of the contracted PMSPs. The responsibilities of this Division are to:

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Provide pest management performance assessment representatives (PMPARs) to monitor and evaluate the performance of the contract-provided service to ensure that pest control measures are being properly applied;

Coordinate pest management contract specifications prior to bidding with the IPMC for review prior to submittal to the NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology PPMC for review and final approval;

Submit copies of pest control contracts to the Preventive Medicine Department;

Maintain copy of each contract on file;

Monitor commercial pest management contractors ensuring effective and safe pest management practices and identify and document discrepancies and seek corrective action with contractor in accordance with the contract;

Document and maintain accurate records of all contractors’ pesticide applications and report actual pesticide use to the IPMC;

Note pest situations and seek advice for corrective actions; and Maintain liaison with the IPMC.

2.1.5. Washington Navy Yard Branch Health Clinic Preventive Medicine Department Personnel in preventive medicine have the overall responsibility for ensuring prevention of vector-borne diseases and other health threats due to animals on the installation.

Environmental health support is provided by the medical clinic. Responsibilities include:

Act as medical department liaison to Commanding Officer for public health pest management;

Conduct food service sanitation and habitability inspections at Base facilities;

Provide support for pest management operations involving medically-important pests;

Conduct surveys and surveillance for pests of medical importance, such as mosquitoes, ticks, cockroaches, bedbugs, etc;

Preventive Medicine Technicians (PMT; NEC 8432) shall maintain current DoD pesticide applicator certification in Category 8: public health pest management;

Establish and maintain liaison with local health agencies as they pertain to pest management;

Provide occupational health and safety support for pesticide applicators;

Maintain a record of pest management operations including food handling area surveys, mosquito trap surveys, mosquito control applications, and other disease vector surveys.

This data should be provided to the IPMC to provide station wide IPM coordination and data management;

Develop, maintain and implement an emergency plan for vector-borne disease control during a vector-borne disease outbreak or disaster.

2.1.6. U.S. Army Veterinary Services

The primary mission of the Army Veterinary Techs is to:

Ensure protection of food from pests at the Commissary;

Report pest infestations that require professional pest management services;

Conduct surveillance for pests which damage, destroy and contaminate food stored in the Commissary and installation facilities.

2.1.7. Environmental Division

The Environmental Division provides oversight on environmental protection and compliance regarding pest management operations. Responsibilities include:

Provide technical assistance to IPMC on matters relating to endangered and threatened animal and plant species;

Provide environmental review and approval of the IPMP.

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2.1.8. Navy Exchange (NEX)

The NEX at Washington Navy Yard does not currently sell pesticide products to private consumers.

2.1.9. Contract Pest Management Service Providers

Depending on where they perform work, contract PMSPs at NSA Washington are required to be certified as pesticide applicators by the State of Virginia, State of Maryland, or Washington D.C. Unlicensed individuals are not allowed to apply pesticides on base.

Responsibilities include:

Conduct pest management operations in accordance with the contract specifications;

Comply with all DoD, federal, state and local pest management regulations;

Report pesticide usage to the IPMC on a monthly basis; and Cooperate fully with and communicate all pest management issues and requirements via the contract PAR.

2.1.10. Contract Grounds Maintenance

Grounds contractors that apply herbicides or pesticides are required to be certified as pesticide applicators by the State of Virginia, State of Maryland, or Washington D.C.

Unlicensed individuals are not allowed to apply pesticides on base. Responsibilities include:

Comply with all DoD, federal, and state regulations;

Vegetation control on right-of-way, road sides, utilities, and ditches.

Report pesticide usage to the IPMC on a monthly basis; and Cooperate fully with and communicate all pest management issues and requirements via the contract PAR.

2.1.11. All Installation Personnel

Apply appropriate sanitary and pest exclusionary practices to prevent pest infestations;

and Attempt to control minor pest infestations through mechanical or other means before requesting a PMSP; and Coordinate and cooperate fully with PMSPs in scheduling pest management and preparing the areas for pesticide treatment.

2.1.12. Pesticide Approval

Only pesticides approved by both the EPA and the state shall be used. Additionally, DoD and DoN directives require installations to submit a list of all pesticides that will be used during control operations to the cognizant PPMC for review and approval (OPNAVINST

6250.4 series). The purpose of this approval process is to ensure that only registered pesticides will be properly used on the installation. The IPMC will compile a list of pesticides anticipated for use, which will then be submitted to NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology. New pesticides may also be added to the list and submitted for approval as needed, but may not be applied without prior approval. Pesticides currently approved for use on the installation are listed in Appendix F.

2.1.13. Pesticide Labels and MSDSs

A copy of the manufacturer’s label and an MSDS for each pesticide on the approved pesticide list shall be maintained by the IPMC and pest control contractor. The IPMC may choose to store those copies with the PMPARs and/or the PMSPs. Electronic versions of the labels may also be maintained.

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2.2.Records and Reporting “All shore installations, ships and units performing pest management operations shall maintain records of pesticide applications and report pesticide use as required by DoDINST 4150.07.” (OPNAVINST

6250.4 series)

2.2.1. Maintaining pest management operations records

Daily records shall be submitted to the IPMC by each PMSP monthly. The IPMC will compile and maintain the records on an electronic database. The records will include the following data: kinds, amounts, uses, dates, places of application, and applicators names and certification. Pest surveys and inspections should also be included and maintained at the preventive medicine department. Records shall be maintained separately from other files, including contracts files.

Reports should be made by the activity on the NAVFAC online pesticide reporting system at https://clients.emainc.com/dcs/pestmanagement/pesticidelogon.asp.

The following operations are excluded from the reporting requirement:

Personal use of insect repellent.

Application of repellent by deployable units during mass treatment of clothing and tentage.

Application of pesticides for personal relief by residents of military housing.

Application of pesticides for flea and tick control to pets by pet owners and veterinary services.

Application of pesticides for flea and tick control to military working dogs by veterinary services.

Minute applications of flushing agents used as an inspection tool.

2.2.2. Reporting pest management operations

All pest management operations shall be reported by the IPMC to NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology monthly. The report will consist of data from records received by the IPMC from installation pest management service providers during the previous month. NOTE:

Contractors applying pesticides can enter data electronically with an approved online account from the NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology Center. The report must be submitted to the PPMC within 10 working days of the end of the month. Submit to:

(1) Via the online system at:

https://clients.emainc.com/dcs/pestmanagement/pesticidelogon.asp

(2) Via e-mail: denise.debusk@navy.mil or current PPMC.

(3) Via diskette: NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology, Code EV51, 6506 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23508.

Reports will be reviewed by the PPMC to provide program oversight to the installation and to generate data for tracking overall DoN pesticide usage.

2.3.Training, Certification and Licensing IPM requires personnel who are properly trained to investigate and diagnose pest problems, select the appropriate pest management method, apply the appropriate pesticide, perform these operations so that they are safe to humans and the environment, and educate and advise their customers on pest prevention methods. Copies of certifications and licenses of pesticide applicators currently conducting pest control operations on NSA Washington should be placed in Appendix G.

https://clients.emainc.com/dcs/pestmanagement/pesticidelogon.asp https://clients.emainc.com/dcs/pestmanagement/pesticidelogon.asp mailto:denise.debusk@navy.mil

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2.3.1. Integrated Pest Management Coordinator and others who are not pesticide applicators

Personnel with no previous experience in pest management may be assigned as the installation IPMC or environmental department pesticide program manager and are given administrative and/or environmental oversight of the pesticide program. These personnel shall attend a DoD pest management course to familiarize themselves with the administrative and operational requirements of installation pest management. The four-day initial PMPAR training course provides sufficient familiarization. DoD certification is required if the IPMC is to select or apply pesticides. A copy of the current IPMC’s appointment letter should be placed in Appendix G.

2.4.Pest Management Contracting Contracts requiring the use of pesticides must be reviewed and approved by NAVFAC Atlantic Applied Biology. This includes contracts issued by non-appropriated activities and tenant commands on base.

Pest control contracts are required to be monitored by a trained PMPAR (OPNAV 6250.4 Series).

2.4.1. Contract Specifications and Review

To ensure cost-effective pest control, contract specifications must be carefully written. The trained PMPAR should provide guidance to the specification writer to ensure contract requirements are described in a manner that enables the Government to objectively assess the contractors’ performance.