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INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

FOR

FORT HUACHUCA ARMY GARRISON

FORT HUACHUCA, ARIZONA

04 April 2022 v

FOR

FORT HUACHUCA ARMY GARRISON

Signature and Date Reviewed by: SHANE H. HALL Forester, DPW ENRD Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

Approved by: DAWN R. ROHR Chief, DPW ENRD

Approved by: JARROD MORELAND Colonel, MI Commander, U.S. Army Garrison

Technically Approved by: Dr. WILLIAM MILLER Integrated Pest Management Consultant, U.S. Army Environmental Command

Signature Attached Preceding

ELEMENTS TO ADDRESS / INCLUDE:

Signatures From:

IPM Coordinator Installation Medical Officer Senior Installation Engineer Pest Management Consultant Natural Resources Program Manager Installation Commander or Appropriate Government Authority

Dates of Last Annual Review and Technical Approval vi

FOR

FORT HUACHUCA ARMY GARRISON

FORT HUACHUCA, ARIZONA

Prepared by Shane Hall IPMC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................. #

CHAPTER

1. BACKGROUND

1.1 Purpose

1.2 Authority

1.3 Plan Maintenance

2. RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Garrison Commander

2.2 Directorate of Public Works (DPW)

2.3 Directorate of Public Works, Environmental Management Division

2.4 Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC)

2.5 Contracted and Non-Contracted Pest Management Personal

2.6 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

2.7 Quality Assurance Evaluators

2.8 Installation Tenants

2.9 Building Occupants

2.10 Installation Safety Office

2.11 Preventive Medicine Services, Fort Huachuca, AZ

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3. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

3.1 Legal Mandate

3.2 IPM Operations

4. PEST MANAGEMENT PRIORITES

4.1 Public Health Pests

4.2 Structural Pests

4.3 Stored Product Pests

4.4 Ornamental Plant and Turf Pests

4.5 Undesirable Vegetation

4.6 Vertebrate Pests

4.7 Household and Nuisance Pests

4.8 Other Pest Management Requirements

4.9 Stray domestic animals

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY

5.1 Medical Surveillance of Pest Management Personnel

5.2 Hazard Communication

5.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

5.4 Pest Management Vehicles

5.5 Transporting Pesticides

5.6 Safety Data Sheets

5.7 Protection of the Public

6. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

6.1 Sensitive Areas

6.2 Endangered/Protected Species and Critical Habitats/Cultural Sites

6.3 Environmental Documentation

6.4 Pesticide Spills and Remediation

6.5 Pesticide Disposition

6.6 Prohibited Activities

6.7 Pesticide Use Reduction

6.8 Herbicide Use in Forestry Operations

7. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION………………………………………………………….14

7.1 Pest Management Operations

7.2 Blanket Purchase Agreements

7.3 Contractor Requirements

7.4 Interservice Support Agreements (ISA) and Memorandums of Agreement (MOA)

7.5 Agricultural Outleases

7.6 Tenant Activity Support

7.7 Materials and Equipment

7.8 Facilities (Mixing and Storage Sites)

7.9 Reports and Records

7.10 Training and Certification

7.11 Pesticide Security

7.12 Coordination – DoD, Other Federal, State, and Local

7.13 Design Review of New Construction

7.14 Five-Year Plan

8. SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PESTICIDES

9. REGULATED PESTS

10.PEST MANAGEMENT REFERENCES………………………………………………….19

APPENDICES

A – Integrated Pest Management Outlines ................................................................. A-01

B – Annual Pesticide Use List (PUL) .......................................................................... B-28

C – Annual Plan Update Form (PUF; Optional for AEC) ........................................... C-29

D – Pest Management Certificates of Training/Competency ..................................... D-31

E – Installation Points of Contact ............................................................................... E-32

F – Five-Year Plan ..................................................................................................... F-33

G – Stray Dogs and Cats .......................................................................................... G-35

H – IPM outline Container Breeding Aedes Mosquitos.............................................. H-40

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SITE: Fort Huachuca military mission: Direct and coordinate installation garrison operations and training support activities while providing force protection, mobilization and demobilization, reserve component training support, operational planning, and emergency operations functions, to provide a focused training environment for all Fort Huachuca tenants, and our partner organizations.

SCOPE: The contents of this integrated pest management plan (IPMP) apply to all activities and individuals working, residing, or otherwise doing business on Fort Huachuca.

OVERVIEW: Federal Agencies are mandated by Public Law (Section 136 r-l of title 7, United States Code) to use Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This IPM Plan for Fort Huachuca describes possible pests and outlines the resources necessary for surveillance and control of these pests including any administrative, safety or environmental requirements. The program uses certified Government and contract pest management technicians to control pests.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) oversees the program. Pest prevention, through good sanitation practices, is the responsibility of all individuals that occupy or maintain buildings or open spaces on the installation. Pest management personnel follow the Integrated Pest Management Outlines in Appendix A. Before any pesticides are applied, non-chemical control efforts are used to the maximum extent possible. At no time will pest management operations be done in a manner that may cause harm to personnel or the environment.

IMPACT: Without an IPM program for Fort Huachuca, pests can interfere with the military mission, lower morale, damage real property, increase maintenance costs, and potentially expose installation personnel to disease.

PEST MANAGEMENT COMPONENTS: The major aspects of the pest management program dealing with administration, pest surveillance, locations where pesticides are handled or stored, and pest control are addressed in the plan.

MAINTENANCE: This plan is a working document that is updated annually. This is particularly true for all appendices. Please send comments or suggested changes to:

Pest Management Coordinator & Quality Assurance Evaluator: Shane Hall and Terry Boston

Mailing Address: ENRD, 3040 Butler Road, Building 22526, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-7010

Office Phone Number: (520) 533-5701 or (520) 533-5545 FAX Number: (520) 533-3043

Email Address: shane.h.hall.civ@mail.mil or terry.a.boston.civ@mail.mil mailto:shane.h.hall.civ@mail.mil

SECTION 1 – BACKGROUND

1.1 PURPOSE

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical, mechanical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks. Federal Agencies are mandated to use IPM by Public Law (Section 136r-l of title 7, United States Code). This plan is a framework through which an IPM program is defined and accomplished on the installation. It describes program elements including health and environmental safety;

pest identification; pest management methodologies; and pesticide storage, transportation, use and disposal. This Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) is a guide to reduce reliance on pesticides, to enhance environmental protection, and to maximize the use of integrated pest management techniques. It reflects current Department of Defense (DoD) / Army policies, procedures and standards and incorporates the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the State of Arizona.

1.2 AUTHORITY

This IPMP is written under the authority of:

a. Section 136 et seq. of title 7, United State Code, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) as amended.

b. DOD Instruction 4150-7, DOD Pest Management Program, 26 December 2019.

c. AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement, 13 December 2007.

1.3 PLAN MAINTENANCE

The Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) maintains this IPMP. While pen and ink changes are made to this plan throughout the fiscal year, this plan is reviewed and updated annually to reflect all changes made in the pest management program during each fiscal year. The Annual Plan Update Form (PUF;

Appendix C) is recommended for use by the US Army Environmental Command (USAEC) to help streamline the plan update process and is an annual requirement by by DODM 4150.07, Vol 1 and USAEC. Annual updates of this plan are sent to the USAEC Pest Management Consultant (USAEC-PMC) not later than 30 October of each year. Annual updates to the plan should be submitted using the Plan Update Form located on the USAEC website under Pest Management Forms (Reference 10.8.a).

SECTION 2 – RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 GARRISON COMMANDER, US ARMY GARRISON, FORT HUACHUCA

a. Designate, in writing, an Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) for all pest management activities.

b. Approve and support the pest management plan.

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

d. Ensure that installation personnel performing pest management functions receive adequate training and achieve pest management or Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) certification as required.

e. Provide adequate resources for the proper implementation of this plan.

2.2 DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS (DPW), FORT HUACHUCA

a. Obtain and maintain adequate supplies of pesticides and pesticide application equipment.

b. Coordinate training and pest management certification for Fort Huachuca personnel performing pest management and ensure contractors performing pest management are properly trained and certified.

c. Maintain and forward records of pest management operations per guidance of the IPMC.

d. Coordinate all pest management contracts through the IPMC to ensure regulatory compliance.

2.3 DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

DIVISION, FORT HUACHUCA

a. Provide administrative liaison between Pest Management Program and Fort Huachuca’s activities.

b. Assist the Pest Management Program in abiding by environmental requirements.

2.4 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR (IPMC)

a. Determine the pest management requirements for Fort Huachuca.

b. Annually update the IPMP.

c. Coordinate pest management activities between Fort Huachuca and USAEC.

d. Gather pest management relevant information (e.g. pesticide use on the installation), report requested information to USAEC on an annual basis (e.g. Pesticide Use List; PUL), and provide answers to questions concerning pest management from

USAEC.

e. Submit all pest management contracts to USAEC for review and approval.

f. Maintain current pest management coordinator training.

g. Ensure that installation and contractor personnel performing pest control are certified, as required.

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

i. Maintain adequate records of pest management contracts dealing with pesticides or the use of pesticides in their operations.

2.5 CONTRACTED AND NON-CONTRACTED PEST MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

a. Use integrated pest management techniques.

b. Control pests according to the provisions of this plan.

c. Operate in a manner that minimizes risk of contamination to the environment and exposure to personnel.

d. Provide written records of pest surveillance and control efforts to the IPMC.

e. Maintain State/DoD certification and provide written records of technician certification status annually or as changes in status occur to the IPMC.

f. Coordinate with law enforcement and veterinary officials in handling suspicious wild or domestic animals on post.

2.6 CONTRACT OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) FOR PEST

MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS

a. Coordinate with and supply pesticide usage to the IPMC.

b. Oversee contract pest management operations to ensure specifications are met.

c. Ensure that pest management contract specifications refer to, or are based upon, specific IPM procedures detailed in Pest Management Outlines (Appendix A).

d. Modify pest management contract specifications if they are found not to incorporate the latest, most effective and least toxic IPM methodologies, in coordination with the QAE and IPMC.

e. Coordinate with the IPMC to ensure that contractor applied pesticides have been approved and that they are detailed on the annual PUL (Appendix B).

2.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE EVALUATORS FOR PEST MANAGEMENT

CONTRACTS (QAE)

a. Obtain training and certification in accordance with DoD Instruction 4150.07 and AR 200-1 in the appropriate pest categories.

b. Evaluate contract pest management operations to ensure contract specifications are met.

c. Evaluate the functions/tasks of contract pest managers while in progress to determine that effective integrated pest management is being provided.

d. Monitor type, concentration, and application method of pesticides used by contractor.

e. Notify COR and IPMC of changes needed or deviations observed regarding pest management operations.

f. Monitor pest management contract operations for compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

g. Document the results of evaluation criteria of contract pest management operations.

2.8 FORT HUACHUCA TENANTS

a. Coordinate with the IPMC regarding any planned pest management services or contracts.

b. Abide by the principles of the Fort Huachuca IPMP, ensuring that personnel conducting pest management are certified to transport, handle, and apply pesticides in a safe manner.

c. Annually provide IPMC pesticide use data for the previous calendar year.

2.9 BUILDING OCCUPANTS

a. Apply good sanitary practices to prevent pest infestations.

b. Use practical nonchemical pest management techniques prior to requesting assistance from DPW.

c. Cooperate with DPW personnel and contractors in scheduling pest management operations, including preparing the areas to be treated.

2.10 INSTALLATION SAFETY OFFICE

a. Provide safety and occupational health guidance to pest management personnel.

b. Coordinate HAZCOM, DOT, and other training as appropriate for pest management personnel.

c. Evaluate the pest management operations conformance to safety and occupational health standards.

d. Provide respirator fit testing to DoD certified pesticide applicators.

2.11 PREVENTIVE MEDICINE SERVICES

a. Conduct surveillance for pests which could adversely affect the health and welfare of the installation and report results to appropriate parties.

b. Coordinate with local health officials to determine the prevalence of disease.

c. Evaluate the health aspects of the pest management program.

d. Document the results of evaluation criteria and provide reports to the IPMC and appropriate service managers.

SECTION 3 – INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN (IPM)

3.1 LEGAL MANDATE

Federal Agencies are mandated by Public Law to use Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM is a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks. The AEC is committed to IPM at its facilities and installations as the best approach to control pests and reduce pesticide reliance and resistance.

3.2 IPM OPERATIONS

Although IPM emphasizes the use of non-chemical strategies, chemical control may be an option used in conjunction with other methods. The IPM Outlines (Appendix A) describe methods for detecting, monitoring, and controlling specific pests. The annual pesticide use list (PUL; Appendix B) lists all the pesticides Fort Huachuca intends to use during the upcoming calendar year. It is included in the annual update of this IPMP and must include pesticide names, active ingredients and percentages, EPA registration numbers, label signal words, target pests, and intended sites. Department of Defense (DoD) policy mandates that professional pest management personnel approve all pesticides applied to DoD installations.

SECTION 4 – PEST MANAGEMENT PRIORITIES

4.1 PUBLIC HEALTH PESTS

Mosquitoes: While mosquitoes are potentially medically important pests, their impact on Fort Huachuca has been minimal to date. However, mosquito species found on Fort Huachuca have the potential to transmit several diseases including West Nile, Zika, Chikungunya Viruses and Dengue fever. Treatment for mosquitoes will generally consist of larva control.

Bees and Wasps: Bees and wasps are found throughout Fort Huachuca. Africanized bees frequent Fort Huachuca and are very dangerous; therefore, all bees should be avoided and left alone. The stings are painful and can illicit serious allergic responses in some people. These insects are most prevalent during spring and summer at Fort Huachuca. Treatment for bees and wasps is accomplished through contractors.

Foraging bees on Fort Huachuca will not be sprayed.

Flies: Flies can create problems during the warm months on Fort Huachuca but are most directly related to sanitation deficiencies.

Spiders: Spiders can be found in undisturbed places, outdoor storage areas, below-grade utility access, and in and around other buildings, and structures. The Black Widow spider (Latrodectus mactans), is native to the area, however, it and other venomous spiders having medical importance are rare. Other potential sources of alleged “spider bite” wounds, such as ring worm, or community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), should be considered. Medical attention should be sought following any suspected spider bite. Spiders are controlled by sanitation, physical exclusion, and reducing their food source (other insects).

Fleas: Fleas are also medically important because they serve as vectors of disease and act as intermediate hosts of certain tapeworms that may be parasitic to humans.

Fleas can be annoying to humans due to their blood sucking habits, which may produce dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) in sensitive individuals.

Ticks: Ticks are medically important because they serve as vectors of disease such as Lyme Disease and Tularemia. Ticks impacts have been very minimal to date on Fort Huachuca.

4.2 STRUCTURAL PESTS

Termites: Subterranean termites may cause damage to wooden buildings and other structures on the installation. Surveys of wooden structures and treatment, when termites are found, have kept damage to a minimum. All new construction will meet Corps of Engineer design standards for termite pre-treatment.

Commensal rodents: Mice commonly damage buildings or structures as a result of their attempts to gain entry, reach stored foods, or create a nest or den. Their efforts often result in widened openings where pipes or wires pass through exterior walls.

Within buildings, rats and mice will enlarge existing openings or create new ones in walls, doors, cabinetry, and furniture. Mice frequently nest around stationary electrical appliances, damaging wires, and affecting appliance performance. Odors from feces and urine are generally offensive to most people, as is any destruction of personal property. Rodent control is periodically required in and around the various buildings located on site. The use of sticky traps are prohibited on Fort Huachuca for rodents.

4.3 STORED PRODUCT PESTS

Food items stored in food service locations, the Commissary, and other areas may become infested by stored products pests. “First in, first out” rotation procedures for infestible commodities should be instituted will substantially reduce the probability that goods become infested while in storage at Fort Huachuca. Warehouse invaders such as raccoons, rats, mice, and pest birds can also have economic and health impacts.

4.4 ORNAMENTAL PLANT AND TURF PESTS

Trees and shrubs on Fort Huachuca can be infested by various insect pests, resulting in damage or destruction of the plants. Tent caterpillar populations cyclically increase to levels that have caused tree defoliation in the past. Pests which damage lawns and recreational grass areas (ball fields) require continuous surveillance and control.

4.5 UNDESIREABLE VEGETATION

Weeds along fence lines, on road shoulders, on paved surfaces, along decorative perimeter walls, and on turf associated with the lawns of the Fort Huachuca, and the family housing areas require control using appropriate herbicides. Some control of unwanted plants is done mechanically (e.g., mowing, string trimmers). Several noxious weeds and exotic invasive plants are found on Fort Huachuca requiring control measures when problems are identified and resources available. Artificial turf areas on Fort Huachuca shall not be treated with herbicides. A list of noxious weeds in Arizona may be found at the United States Department of Agriculture: Natural Resources Conservation Service website (Reference 10.8.b)

4.6 VERTEBRATE PESTS

Stray cats and dogs are occasionally reported at Fort Huachuca. Stray animal control is accomplished thru DPW and usually implemented on the ground by contractors or military police. When vertebrate pests such as skunks (rabies risk) infest a structure exclusionary efforts should be made to prevent future infestations. When animals enter a structure, live traps are used to capture and remove the animal for relocation to a natural area on the installation. Animals may be tested for rabies if suspected.

Nuisance birds exist at Fort Huachuca. Pigeons, starlings, and house sparrows roost under building eves and around areas where food is an attractant. Cliff swallows nesting in building entry ways are a continuing problem. Exclusionary tactics are made to keep bird pests from infesting structures.

4.7 HOUSEHOLD AND NUISANCE PESTS

Crawling insects (e.g., ants, cockroaches, crickets, ground beetles, earwigs, centipedes, millipedes, and silverfish) and spiders may require control in billets, family housing, food service facilities, warehouses, and offices. The pests in this category constitute minor pest problems on the installation. Proper sanitation and housekeeping will do much to discourage these pests.

4.8 OTHER PEST MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

DPW Personnel or contracted are responsible for large animal carcass removal.

4.9 STRAY DOMESTIC ANIMALS

DPW Personnel or contracted are responsible for stray domestic animals. (Appendix G)

SECTION 5 – HEALTH AND SAFETY

5.1 MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE OF PEST MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

Medical surveillance for Fort Huachuca golf course applicator personnel is conducted by Occupational Health on Fort Huachuca and Natural Resource Branch pesticide applicator personnel is conducted by Lenzner Medical Services Llc (Dr. Herrod).

Medical surveillance for Fort Huachuca personnel includes a physical examination and various tests to determine suitability for pesticide application, and to monitor exposure to pesticides. Rabies prophylaxis is provided to employees with potential occupational exposure. Personnel that require respirators are monitored under the respiratory protection program and a respirator fit test is administered. Medical surveillance of contracted pest management personnel is the responsibility of their employer, but strongly encouraged. Pest management contracts specify this requirement and provide minimum standards of acceptance for operators on Fort Huachuca.

5.2 HAZARD COMMUNICATION

All Fort Huachuca pest control personnel shall be provided access to all appropriate health and safety information pertaining to pesticide use at the installation. The following items are made available for use and review at the Directorate of Public Works: Fort Huachuca Integrated Pest Management Plan, copy of Fort Huachuca Hazard Communication Program, copies of all labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of pesticides currently used at the installation. Application of pesticides at Child

Development Centers (CDC) will be coordinated with the building manager or person in charge. Notification most be posted for at least 24 hours before application of pesticides.

Installation pest management personnel are given hazard communication training, including hazardous materials in the workplace. Following initial hazard communication classes, additional training is given to new employees or when new hazardous materials are introduced into the workplace. Material Safety Data Sheets for all pesticides and other toxic substances used in the pest management program can be found in the IPMC office. Additionally, labels and SDS’s are kept in each facility where pesticides are stored or handled. Copies of labels and SDS’s are to be kept on each pest control vehicle (including contractors), for pesticides used that day and with all other organizations involved in the process of hazard communication.

5.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Approved masks, respirators, chemical resistant gloves and boots, and protective clothing, will be worn by all personnel exposed to pesticides in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (40 CFR 162), Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards (29 CFR 1910), DoD Directive 4150.07, Army Regulation 200-1, and individual pesticide labels. Pest management contractors are to provide all employees with required PPE. Any contaminated items are to be disposed of according to the contaminants label. Due to the awareness of human disease risks that can be associated with rodents and rodent waste (hantaviruses; hantavirus pulmonary syndrome), emphasis is placed on using the appropriate respiratory protection, specifically N95 rated filter cartridges, when pest management is necessary in enclosed areas that may be rodent infested. Additional protective measures are followed (e.g., using disposable gloves while disposing of trapped rodents, disinfection measures).

5.4 PEST CONTROL VEHICLES

Pest control vehicles currently used are pick-up trucks equipped with utility beds with secure external storage compartments, and a tractor used for spraying pesticides at the golf course. To avoid damage to pesticide containers and prevent spillage, all chemicals are secured within the storage compartments. At no time are pesticides left unlocked in unattended vehicles. Pesticides or contaminated equipment are never transported in the passenger compartment of any vehicle. A portable eye lavage, spill kit, product SDS, label, and two-way mobile communications are carried in each vehicle when in use. Under no circumstances are these vehicles used for any purpose other than pest management. These vehicles are identified as being pesticide contaminated.

Any contractor pest management vehicles used on post follow the same procedures as stated above.

5.5 TRANSPORTING PESTICIDES

Any personnel transporting bulk pesticides off post must complete training in a 16 hour Department of Transportation level VIIB class on transport of regulated hazardous materials. All safety precautions should be taken when pesticide vehicles are in motion, regardless of location.

5.6 SAFETY DATA SHEETS

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all pesticides and other toxic substances used in the pest management program can be found in the pest management office in Building 22526 where the IPMC is also located. All employees have continuous access to the SDSs.

Personnel who work with these chemicals are informed of the potential hazards and trained in the use of personal protective equipment. Additionally, SDSs are kept in Building 30033 and 30034 where pesticides are stored.

5.7 PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC

Precautions are taken during pesticide application to protect the public, on and off the installation. Pesticides are not applied outdoors when the wind speed exceeds five miles per hour when spraying near sensitive areas such as housing, hospitals, and office buildings; otherwise label restrictions will dictate at what wind speeds a pesticide may be applied. Whenever pesticides are applied outdoors, care is taken to make sure that any spray drift is kept away from non-target areas and individuals, to include the applicator. Pesticide application indoors is accomplished by individuals wearing proper personal protective clothing and equipment. At no time are personnel permitted in a treatment area during pesticide application unless they have met the medical monitoring standards and are appropriately protected.

SECTION 6 – ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

6.1 SENSITIVE AREAS

6.1.1 Outdoor

Several ball fields and playground areas are located on Fort Huachuca. Pesticides will not be used in or around these areas unless all other options have been exhausted and appropriate placarding will be posted regarding application and safe reentry times.

Artificial turf sports fields or areas will not be sprayed with herbicides or pesticides.

6.1.2 Child Development Centers

Do not use herbicides in/on child care play areas. Only use products approved by the command consultant in/around child development centers. The products selected will be baits and gels with low toxicity. Application of pesticides at CDC centers will be coordinated with the building manager or person in charge. Notification most be posted for at least 24 hours before application of pesticides.

6.1.3 Health Care Facilities

Pesticides applied in patient areas of the hospital are used in strict conformance with the pesticide label.

6.2 ENDANGERED/PROTECTED SPECIES AND CRITICAL HABITATS/CULTURAL

SITES

Fort Huachuca and the immediate surroundings provide suitable habitat for multiple endangered species, species that are candidates for federal T&E listing, state threatened and state species of special concern. Fort Huachuca has multiple cultural sites where the Fort Huachuca Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (2009) guidelines need to be followed when applying IPM in or around sites.

Protected migratory birds which occur on Fort Huachuca facilities cannot be controlled without a permit. The IPMC periodically evaluates ongoing pest control operations and will evaluate all new pest management operations to ensure compliance with the Endangered Species Act and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. No pest management operations will be conducted that are likely to have a negative impact on endangered or protected species or their habitats without prior approval from the Fort Huachuca DPW Environmental Division and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The Fort Huachuca installation habitats have been inventoried for rare, threatened, or endangered species. An Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan and Endangered Species Management Plans have been prepared for the installation.

Endangered Species Management Plans have been prepared for the Huachuca Water Umbel, South Western Willow Flycatcher, Mexican Spotted Owl, Lesser Long-nosed Bat, Sonoran Tiger Salamander, Canelo Hills Ladies’ Tresses, Chiricahua Leopard Frog, Ocelot, Jaguar, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Lemmon Fleabane, and Mexican Garter Snake. When outdoor pesticide applications are planned in unimproved / wilderness / forested areas, the Natural Resources Branch of the DPW Environmental Division is consulted for information on potential impact on any endangered, or protected species and habitat. In turn, USFWS are consulted whenever a proposed pest management activity could potentially be detrimental to protected, rare, threatened, or endangered species or environmentally sensitive or critical areas.

6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION

A Record of Environmental Consideration will be prepared for the update of the IPM Plan, as there are no significant potential effects to the human and natural environment.

6.4 PESTICIDE SPILLS AND REMEDIATION

Pesticide spill cleanup kits are maintained in the pesticide storage facility, Building 30034 mixing facility and Fort Huachuca Golf Course Building 15473 and 15475 mixing facility, and on pest management vehicles. Additional information on pesticide spills can be found in AFPMB TIM 15 (Reference 10.6.b). Any pesticide spill shall be reported to the Fort Huachuca Fire Department (phone: (520) 533-1535) and ENRD (phone: (520) 678-8112).

6.5 PESTICIDE DISPOSAL

Improper or careless disposal of pesticides are common causes of pesticide misuse and environmental contamination. Consequently, many pesticides have specific disposal requirements imposed by federal, state, and DoD regulations, such as the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Army Regulation AR 200-1.

Disposal requirements are normally contained on the product label. Adherence to these requirements is the law. Following these procedures is the responsibility of all personnel applying or handling pesticides.

6.6 PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

a. A pesticide will not be used in any manner that is inconsistent with its label.

b. Herbicides will not be used to control weeds at the child development centers or in areas where children play.

c. No pesticide will be used whose registration has been suspended or cancelled by the EPA or the State of Arizona.

d. Pesticide misuse, which includes use inconsistent with the label, is a violation of Federal Law. Fort Huachuca personnel will record and report any instances of pesticide misuse and falsification of records by contractors to the State of Arizona. Furthermore, Fort Huachuca personnel will cooperate with Arizona regulators and the EPA in any subsequent investigation or actions.

6.7 PESTICIDE USE REDUCTION

Contracting pesticide applicators will employee IPM techniques and exhaust control measures with the least impact on the environment prior to application of pesticides.

Following an IPM plan encourages a reduction in pesticide usage.

6.8 HERBICIDE USE IN FORESTRY OPERATIONS

Herbicide is used in forestry thinning operations and other vegetative control projects on Fort Huachuca. For any projects including herbicide outside the cantonment, ENRD specialists most be consulted with to ensure there is no significant impact on the environment or sensitive species. This may include consulting with U.S. Fish and Wildlife depending upon the project and where it is located.

SECTION 7 – PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

7.1 PEST MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS

Pest management operations are conducted in accordance with Appendices A (IPM Outlines) and B (Pesticide Use List) of this plan.

Fort Huachuca pest management operations are performed from a mixture of DoD/State certified applicators and contracting companies. The following chart illustrates areas of responsibility and the corresponding service providers.

Area of Responsibility Service Provider NAF – FH Golf Course DoD/State certified applicator – Golf Course Forestry/Wildlife DoD/Sate certified applicator – Natural resources Branch/contractors Garrison Cantonment Various contractors Fort Huachuca Schools IPM Services/ staff applicators(herbicides) Grounds/Ranges Herbicides ITAM/Various Contractors Family Housing Various Contractors Termite Pretreatments Various contractors Sewer Plant perimeter Various Contractors

7.2 BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (BPA)

Currently no Blanket Purchase Agreements for pest management related work are established. However, consideration is being made to change several existing contracts to BPA’s.

7.3 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

Contractors who conduct pest control at Fort Huachuca must:

a. Show proof of liability insurance.

b. Comply with all components of the IPMP and Performance Work Statements

(PWS).

c. Have a current Arizona State commercial certification and licensing in the category or categories of work to be performed for each employee performing pest management operations.

d. Use only EPA and State registered pesticides that are pre-approved by the

IMPC and the AEC Pest Management Consultant.

e. Furnish Fort Huachuca’s IPMC with legible copies of specimen labels and the SDS of all pesticides proposed for use.

f. Furnish Fort Huachuca’s IPMC sufficient information for pest management record keeping (DD Form 1532).

g. Apply Pesticides in accordance with label directions.

h. Follow sound IPM practices with an emphasis on pesticide reduction.

i. Comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations.

j. Mix, store, and dispose of pesticides in accordance with Federal, State, local regulations, and the provisions of this plan. Minimize need for disposal by reuse of pesticide rinse.

k. These requirements should be included in all Performance Work Statements.

7.4 INTERSERVICE SUPPORT AGREEMENTS (ISA) AND MEMORANDUMS OF

AGREEMENT (MOA)

Fort Huachuca supports all organization and tenant activities on its property. ISAs and MOAs exist for this support.

7.5 AGRICULTURAL OUTLEASES

No agricultural out leases currently exist on Fort Huachuca properties.

7.6 TENANT ACTIVITY SUPPORT

Primary tenant activities supported by the Fort Huachuca pest management operation include the Post Exchange, Commissary, EPG, JITC, CSLA, medical clinic, ancillary food service locations, Post dining, schools, and child development centers. Other minor tenants may be supported, as needed. It should be noted that in some cases tenants may contract pest management services without the knowledge of the IPMC.

However, every effort will be made to prevent this and to ensure that all contracted pest control services abide by the Fort Huachuca IPMP and be monitored by the IPMC.

7.7 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Only those pesticides and pesticide application equipment required by the program are maintained on the installation. Pesticides are ordered as required to maintain at least a three month supply but not exceeding a one year supply. Pesticides which are required for use during a specific time of year are ordered in a timely manner to ensure effective application. Pesticides approved for use are updated annually and listed in Appendix B.

7.8 FACILITIES (MIXING AND STORAGE SITE)

The Operations and Maintenance contract storing and mixing rooms are designed for this purpose with appropriate climate control, ventilation and spill containment. These buildings should be a separate facility used only for pesticide storage. These facilities should be constructed of fire resistive materials, has continuous four-inch curbing to contain any spill, epoxy sealant coated floors, and a dedicated ventilation system.

Pesticides are to be stored on non-absorbent shelving or pallets. Sufficient space is provided to allow a clear display of pesticide containers as well as spatial separation between pesticide classes. These facilities should have a sealed concrete floor and is outfitted with four-inch curbing and a spill containment reservoir to contain any spill.

The room has separate, dedicated ventilation. Mixing facilities are designed to contain any spill and are equipped with backflow prevention devices to protect potable water sources. Indoor storage and mixing facilities are equipped with compliant ventilation systems. All pesticide storage and mixing facilities maintain a pesticide spill kit. These facilities meet the standards set forth in Military Handbook 1028/8A and the criteria described in 40 CFR 165. Any future sites most meet required IPM standards.

7.9 REPORTS AND RECORDS

7.9.1 DAILY RECORDS

Daily pesticide application and surveillance records are maintained by the certified pest management professional using the Pest Management Maintenance Record (DD Form 1532-1 or equivalent). These forms provide a permanent historical record of pest management operations for each building, structure or outdoor site on the installation.

Separate records of daily pest management operations are maintained by DCFA NAF, Integrated Pest Management Services, Inc., other contractors. These pesticide use records are forwarded electronically to the installation IPMC in the DPW Natural Resources Branch on a monthly basis.

7.9.2 Monthly Records

The monthly Pest Management Report (DD Form 1532 or equivalent) is used to summarize and report all pest management operations on the installation. These reports are prepared by the Fort Huachuca IPMC. Completed Pest Management Reports are kept on file by the IPMC in the DPW Natural Resources Office.

7.10 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Government employees who apply or oversee the application of pesticides are required to be DoD-certified for pesticide application. Certified personnel are recertified every three years. Installation pest management personnel will be certified in the appropriate EPA categories (ornamental and turf pest control (EPA category 3), aquatic pest control (EPA category 5), right-of-way pest control (EPA category 6), Industrial, institutional, structural and health-related pest control (EPA category 7), public health pest control (EPA category 8), and aerial application (EPA category 11). Contractor personnel performing pest management services on Fort Huachuca will be certified by the State of Arizona in the appropriate categories for which work is performed. The Fort Huachuca personnel performing IPMC and pest management QAE functions require certification on a three year cycle. A list of certified personnel, along with their certification expiration dates and training certificates can be found in Appendix D. Personnel who are certified in pesticide application will attend pest management classes, workshops, and seminars in order to keep abreast of pest problems and pest management techniques that are unique to the area surrounding the installation. Other personnel who deal directly with pest control operations, but who may not need to be certified, are also encouraged to attend local seminars to better understand the pest management needs of the installation. The QAE for pest management contracts will be DoD-certified in QAE for pest management.

7.11 PESTICIDE SECURITY

All vehicles entering the installation are checked and validated by security personnel.

Only clearly identifiable vehicles belonging to pest management contractors identified in writing to security personnel are allowed to carry pesticides onto the installation. All pesticide storage facilities are kept locked when not in use, and surrounded by security fencing when possible.

7.12 COORDINATION – DOD, OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL

The Army Pest Management Program is responsible for protecting personnel and material from illness and damage by pests, wherever in the world they may be. The program includes both medical and operational responsibilities. While these responsibilities do overlap, U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) focuses on preventing and minimizing medical consequences of pests and pest management operations while the US Army Environmental Command (USAEC) concentrate on safe, effective implementation of day to day pest management operations and environmental considerations of pest management operations.

The USAEC-PMC have oversight responsibilities for the Fort Huachuca Pest Management Program. This includes reviewing the pest management plan, and giving special attention to any operation that: uses restricted use pesticides; uses any pesticide that may significantly contaminate surface or ground water; includes 259 or more hectares (640 acres) in one pesticide application; may adversely affect endangered, or other protected species, or habitats; or involves aerial application of pesticides.

Liaison is maintained between the Fort Huachuca IPMC and Preventive Medicine personnel to determine the prevalence of disease vectors and other public health pests in the area surrounding the installation.

Contact is maintained with the Arizona Departments of Health concerning any pest or arthropod-related health issue (e.g., mosquito, tick, and rodent-borne diseases).

The US Fish and Wildlife Service is consulted whenever any proposed pest management activity may be detrimental to protected, rare, threatened, or endangered species or sensitive areas.

Contact is maintained with the Arizona Pesticide Regulation and Certification Office to ensure local pesticide use regulations are being met.

The Corps of Engineers (COE) will coordinate with Fort Huachuca Pest Management Personnel to assure that termite pretreatment of new construction is properly performed and documented.

7.13 DESIGN REVIEW OF NEW CONSTRUCTION

Construction project design specifications shall be reviewed with pest prevention and control in mind. Personnel having pest management knowledge (e.g., engineering, preventive medicine environmental health) should review construction projects prior to completion to ensure that design and architectural features do not allow access or harbor arthropods, rodent, or birds.

7.14 FIVE-YEAR PLAN

Many administrative elements of the program such as recurring and projected requirements are addressed in the five-year plan. This serves as a tool to identify these requirements and propose timeframes for implementation. The five-year plan also helps installation personnel to anticipate program changes and requirements. The five-year plan is found in Appendix F.

SECTION 8 – SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PESTICIDES

The Commissary and Post Exchange (PX) sell consumer product pesticides. The storage and abundance of pesticide is monitored by the IPMC.

SECTION 9 – REGULATED PESTS

There are no requirements for plant or animal quarantine on Fort Huachuca unless an animal is suspected of having rabies. Fort Huachuca complies with Federal and State noxious weed laws. Fort Huachuca has a problem with invasive plants and grasses which are not native to the area.

SECTION 10 – PEST MANAGEMENT REFERENCES

10.1 FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS

a. Section 136 of title 7, United States Code, “The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act 1976,” as amended.

b. Executive Order 012856, Federal Compliance With Right-To-Know Laws and

Pollution Prevention Requirements, 3 August 1993.

c. Executive Order 13148 of April 21, 2000. Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management.

d. Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, 2009 revision, Section 910, Occupational

Safety and Health Standards.

e. Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, 2000 revision, Sections 651.10(b) and 651.33(m, n, p), Environmental Analysis of Army Actions.

f. Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, 2009 revision, Section 165.10, Pesticide

Management and Disposal.

g. Sections 4321 to 4370a of title 42, United States Code. “National Environmental Policy Act 0f 1969,” as amended.

10.2 DOD DIRECTIVES

a. DoD Instruction 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program, 26 Dec 19

b. DoD Manual 4150.07, Vol 1. DoD Pest Management Program Elements And Implementation: Structure And Operation, 22 Jan 20

c. DoD Manual 4150.07, Vol 1. DoD Pest Management Program Elements And Implementation: Pesticide Applicator Training And Certification Program, 22 Jan

d. MIL-STD-903C, Sanitary Standards for Commissaries, 20 November 1986.

e. MIL-STD-909, Sanitation Standards for Food Storage Facilities, 31 August 1989.

10.3 ARMY REGULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

a. AR 11-34, The Army Respiratory Protection Program, 15 February 1990

b. AR 40-5, Preventive Medicine, 25 May 2007

c. AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement, 28 August 2007

d. AR 40-12, Quarantine Requirements, 24 January 1992

e. USAEC Publication, Guidelines to Prepare Pest Management Plans for Army

Installations and Activities, September 1996

f. AR 608-10, Child Development Services, 15 July 1997

10.4 TECHNICAL MANUALS, BULLETINS, AND HANDBOOKS

a. TG 114, Guide for the Medical Surveillance of Pest Controllers, March 1976

b. TG 133, Respiratory Protection Program for Pest Control Personnel, November

10.5 ARMED FORCES PEST MANAGEMENT BOARD TECHNICAL INFORMATION

MEMORANDUMS

a. No. 14, Personal Protective Gear and Equipment of Pest Control Personnel, August 2020

b. No. 15, Pesticide Spill Prevention and Management, July 2021

c. No. 18, Installation Pest Management Program Guide, December 2016

d. No. 42, Self-Help Pest Management, December 2016

10.6 WEBSITE AND ONLINE DOCUMENTS

a. State of Arizona Noxious Weeds List.

www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov › Laws and Regulations › State.

b. State of Arizona Office of Pest Management.

http://www.sb.state.az.us/ http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/ http://www.sb.state.az.us/

Appendix A. (IPM Worksheets)

Appendix A. Index of Integrated Pest Management Outlines

No. PEST SITE

1. Trees/shrubs Forested Areas / Training Sites / Cantonment

2. All Vegetation Utility Poles, Hydrant Bases, Sidewalks, Around Buildings, etc.

3. Invasive/Non-native plants Forested Areas / Training Sites / Cantonment

4. Ants Family Housing

5. Bees and Wasps Occupied Buildings

6. Broadleaf Weeds Lawns and Common Grassy Areas

7. Filth Flies Food Service Facilities

8. Cockroaches Crawl spaces, steam tunnels, sewers

9. Cockroaches Food Service Facilities

10. Cockroaches Barracks, Offices, and Other Buildings

11. Mice/Rats Family Housing, Offices, Barracks, and Other Non-food Areas

12. Minor Nuisance Crawling Pests Family Housing, Offices, and Other Buildings

13. Mosquitoes Around Buildings and Common Areas

14. Rodents Food Service, Storage Facilities, and Common Areas

15. Spiders/Scorpions Buildings and Other Structures

16. Subterranean Termites In or Around Buildings

17. Tent Caterpillars Shade and Ornamental Trees

18. Ticks Wood and Shrub Margins, Overgrown Areas 19 Turf Fungus Golf Course

20. Turf Insects Golf Course

FH IPM No. 1

Pest: TREES / SHRUBS Site: FORESTED AREAS/ TRAINING SITES/ CANTONMENT

Purpose: To control the resprout of trees and shrubs in vegetation related projects on Fort Huachuca.

SURVEILLANCE

Conducted By: Government licensed applicators or other contracted SMEs Methods & Frequency: Visual observations; bi-weekly through the growing season (March through September).

CHEMICAL PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

Type: Mechanical and Physical Method & Location: Contracted as well as government certified applicator will apply herbicide to the stump of harvested trees and shrubs immediately after cut to ensure tree mortality. Forested Areas / Training Sites / Cantonment area.

Conducted By: Certified government or contracted personal.

Basis for Treatment: To control the regrowth of harvested trees in fuel reduction area on Fort Huachuca Method & Location: Hand or power sprayer. Chemical is applied IAW label directions to cut stump of vegetation.

Conducted By: Certified government or contracted personal.

Pesticide Common Name: Refer to Fort Huachuca’s current Fiscal Year PUL for approved herbicides.

Control Standard: NA PRECAUTIONS FOR SENSITIVE AREAS: Do not contaminate water and if use is…