TE 32. Intergrated Pest Management Policy.pdf

This document is a Fort Belvoir Policy Memorandum #32 for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) issued by the US Army Installation Management Command. The policy applies to all organizations, partners, and contractors performing pest management operations at Fort Belvoir and mandates compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding pesticide applications. Key requirements include submitting documentation to the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Pest Management Coordinator prior to pesticide application, including pesticide labels and current Pesticide Applicator Certifications, and recording all monthly pesticide applications on DD Form 1532 or an approved format.

The Integrated Pest Management approach outlined in the document emphasizes a planned decision-making process that incorporates education, record keeping, and best management practices to prevent pests and diseases while minimizing damage to personnel and property. The policy's objective is to identify operational procedures that use the least toxic method to control pest populations in a cost-effective and environmentally sound manner. The policy references multiple documents including the FB Integrated Pest Management Plan, Army Regulation 200-1, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, and DoD Instruction 4150.7 to establish comprehensive pest management guidelines.