Attachment_1_IPMP.pdf

FINAL

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

FOR

FORT CARSON AND THE PINON CANYON

MANUEVER SITE, COLORADO

9 September 2015

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN FORT CARSON, COLORADO

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INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

FOR

FORT CARSON AND THE PCMS, COLORADO

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. SITE

2. SCOPE

3. OVERVIEW

4. RESPONSIBILITIES

5. IMPACT

6. PEST MANAGEMENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

7. MAINTENANCE

A. BACKGROUND

1. Purpose

2. Authority

3. Plan Maintenance

B. RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Garrison Commander

2. Director of Public Works, Environmental Division

3. Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation

4. Evans Army Community Hospital

5. Installation Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

6. Building Occupants

7. Pest Management Personnel/Contractors

C. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)

1. Legal Mandate

2. IPM Operations

D. PRIORITY OF PEST MANAGEMENT WORK

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2. Noxious/Invasive Plants and Animals

3. Other Undesirable Vegetation

4. Structural Pests

5. Pests Found in and Around Buildings

6. Turf and Ornamental Pests

7. Vertebrate Pests

8. Quarantine and Regulated Pests

9. Other Pest Management Requirements

E. HEALTH AND SAFETY

1. Medical Surveillance of Pest Management Personnel

2. Hazard Communication

3. Personal Protective Equipment

4. Fire Protection

5. Pest Control Vehicle

6. Protection of the Public

F. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. Sensitive Areas

2. Endangered/Protected Species and Critical Habitats

3. Environmental Documentation

4. Pesticide Spills and Remediation

5. Prohibited Activities

G. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

1. Pest Management Operations

2. Contracts/Quality Assurance

3. Agricultural Outleases

4. Interservice Support Agreements

5. Reports and Records

6. Training and Certification

7. Pesticide Security

8. Services Provided to Agencies Located off the Installation

9. Coordination - DoD, Other Federal, State and Local

H. SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PESTICIDES

1. Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES)

2. Commissary

3. Veterinary Clinic

I. PEST MANAGEMENT REFERENCES

1. Federal Laws……………………………………………………………………..14

2. Directives and Instructions………………………………………………………15 v 9 September 2015

3. Regulations………………………………………………………………………15

4. Technical Manuals……………………………………………………………….15

5. Armed Forces Pest Management Board Technical Guides……………………...15 vi 9 September 2015

APPENDICES

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PEN AND INK CHANGES

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IPMC

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PEN AND INK CHANGES

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List of Acronyms and Abbreviations

AAFES ...........Army & Air Force Exchange Service

AEC................Army Environmental Command

AFPMB ..........Armed Forces Pest Management Board

AR ..................Army Regulation

CFR ................Code of Federal Regulations

COR ...............Contracting Officers Representative

DoD ................Department of Defense

CPC ................Certified Pest Controller

DPW ...............Directorate of Public Works

EO ..................Executive Order

FIFRA ............Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act

IPM ................Integrated Pest Management

IPMC………..Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

IPMP ..............Integrated Pest Management Plan

MP ..................Military Police

NEPA .............National Environmental Policy Act

PCMS .............Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site

PUF ................Pesticide Use Form

PUP ................Pesticide Use Proposal

SDS ................Safety Data Sheets

TG ..................Technical Guide

EPA ................U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. SITE. Fort Carson is a divisional Army post that is responsible for meeting the training requirements of four active component Brigade Combat Teams, Special Forces and a host of support units to include the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Colorado Army National Guard. Fort Carson covers approximately 137,000 acres and Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) covers approximately 235,000 acres. Pest management services are provided by Fort Carson employees who are certified by the Department of Defense (DoD) as pesticide applicators and by State Certified pesticide applicators.

2. SCOPE. The contents of this Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) apply to all activities and individuals working, residing or otherwise doing business at Fort Carson and PCMS.

3. OVERVIEW. Federal Agencies are mandated by Public Law (Section 136r-l of title 7, United States Code) to use Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This IPMP describes past and anticipated pests and outlines the resources necessary for surveillance and control of these pests including any administrative, safety or environmental requirements.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES. The Fort Carson 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 IPM Outlines in Appendix A.

Before any pesticides are applied, non-chemical control efforts will be used to the maximum extent possible.

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

6. PEST MANAGEMENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The major aspects of the pest management program dealing with pest surveillance and control and the locations where pesticides are stored are addressed in the plan.

7. MAINTENANCE. This plan is a working document that will be frequently updated.

This is particularly true for Appendices B and C. Please send comments or suggested changes to:

IPM Coordinator: Dawn Rodriguez Mailing Address: ATTN: IMCR-PWO, 1626 Evans Street, Bldg. 1219 Fort Carson, CO 80913-4362

Office Location: Building 1219, Room 342 Office Phone Number: (719) 526-1329 FAX Number: (719) 526-9830

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Email Address: dawn.m.rodriguez.civ@mail.mil

A. BACKGROUND.

1. Purpose. 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. 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, pesticide storage, transportation, use and disposal. This IPMP is a guide to reduce reliance on pesticides and to enhance environmental protection; it reflects current DoD/Army policies, procedures and standards and incorporates the requirements of the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of Colorado.

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 4150.07, DOD Pest Management Program, 29 May 2008.

c. Army Regulation (AR) 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement, 13 December 2007.

3. Plan Maintenance. The Fort Carson 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. Annual updates of this plan are sent to the Army Environmental Command’s (AEC) Pest Management Consultant no later than 30 October of each year.

B. RESPONSIBILITIES.

1. Garrison Commander.

a. Designate an IPMC, in writing, 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.

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2. Director of Public Works, Environmental Division.

a. Determine the pest management requirements for the installation (not including the Golf Course).

b. Initiate requests for aerial application of pesticides when necessary.

c. Request and monitor contract pest management operations. Works with the Installation IIPMC and the O&M Division to manage and monitor all pest management contracts.

d. Works with the Installation PMC and the O&M Division to maintain adequate supplies of pesticides and pesticide dispersal equipment, and ensure that the equipment is properly maintained.

e. Maintain adequate records of pest management operations.

f. Cooperate and coordinate with the installation medical authority, Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and the IPMC in Pest Control issues.

g. Establish lessee responsibility for using pesticides on out leases of military real property.

3. Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

a. Determine the pest management requirements for the golf course.

b. Request and monitor contract pest management operations.

c. Obtain and maintain adequate supplies of pesticides and pesticide dispersal equipment, and ensure that equipment is properly maintained.

d. Maintain adequate records of pest management operations.

4. Evans Army Community Hospital.

a. Conduct surveillance for pests that could adversely affect the health and welfare of the installation.

b. Coordinate with local health officials to determine the prevalence of disease vectors and other public health pests in the area surrounding the installation.

c. Monitor pesticide sales at the Commissary and the Post Exchange.

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

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e. Conduct surveillance for pests that destroy food stored in installation facilities.

5. Installation Integrated Pest Management Coordinator.

a. Determine the pest management requirements for the site.

b. Coordinate pest management activities between Fort Carson, the PCMS, and AEC.

c. Annually update the Fort Carson IPMP.

d. Provide answers to questions concerning pest management from AEC.

e. Gather pest management relevant information, especially pesticide use on the installation, and report it to AEC on an annual basis.

f. Review, coordinate and monitor contracts dealing with pesticide application and keep a copy of each contract on file.

g. Submit all pest management contracts to AEC for review and approval.

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

i. Ensure that installation personnel performing pest control are certified, as required.

j. Maintain adequate records of pest management operations.

6. Building Occupants.

a. Apply good sanitary practices to prevent pest infestations.

b. Use all nonchemical pest control techniques available to the fullest extent before requesting further assistance from pest control contractors.

c. Cooperate fully with contractors in scheduling pest management operations, to include preparing the areas to be treated.

d. Obtain, through the IPMC, approval before using any contract pest control services.

7. Pest Management Personnel/Contractors.

a. Use integrated pest management techniques to the maximum extent possible.

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b. Control pests according to the guidelines and requirements of this plan.

Applicable provisions of this plan need to be inserted into all pest management contracts for the installation. This can be established by the IPMC reviewing all pest contracts. In addition, a copy of this plan shall be provided to all pest management contractors.

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

d. Provide written records of pest surveillance and control efforts to the IPMC. Written records include the same type of information provided on the DD Form 1532, to include pesticide used, location, amount, formulation and date of application.

C. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM).

1. Legal Mandate. Federal Agencies are mandated by Public Law to use 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 Army is committed to IPM at its facilities and installations as the best approach to control pests and reduce pesticide reliance and resistance. In addition, based upon the recent DoD policy on pollinator health, the reduction of pesticides harmful to pollinators should be supported. At the very least, all chemical applications should be used judiciously, and in a manner to minimize impact to pollinators and other wildlife species.

2. IPM Operations. Although IPM emphasizes the use of nonchemical 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. Appendix B of this plan is an annual Pesticide Use Proposal (PUP) that lists all the pesticides Fort Carson and the PCMS 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. DoD policy mandates that professional pest management personnel approve all pesticides applied to DoD installations. Only pesticides listed on the PUP are approved for use on Fort Carson and the PCMS. Pesticides not listed must be approved through the IPMC and the AEC Pest Management Consultant.

D. PRIORITY OF PEST MANAGEMENT WORK. See Appendices A [Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Outlines] and B (Pesticide Use Proposal) for more details on control of those pests listed below and the pesticides that are used on Fort Carson and the PCMS.

1. Public Health Pests.

a. A potential for insect-borne diseases exists and medical monitoring is required. If vectors should be identified, controls will be implemented.

Preventive Medicine conducts mosquito light-trap monitoring and

6 9 September 2015 mosquito numbers are reported to the IPMC. Very little standing water is allowed on the premises during the spring and summer months. Vectors and diseases monitored include West Nile Virus, encephalitis, plague, and rabies. West Nile Virus has been a serious disease in people in Colorado, including the areas surrounding Fort Carson. Venomous snakes and potentially rabid bats and other mammals are discussed under nuisance pests. The Deer Mouse is a vector for Hantavirus.

b. Black Widow spiders are prevalent in this area and are especially active in the summer months. Control of spiders, the Black Widow in particular, is done using residual pesticide treatment and web removal as often as possible.

c. Bees and wasps are commonly found in and around buildings and other structures and cause significant problems where they build nests in entryways. The stings are painful, and envenomization from bee, yellow jacket, and wasp stings may produce allergic reactions.

2. Noxious/Invasive Plants and Animals. Noxious weed management is a sub-component of the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan. The federal Noxious Weed Act and the Colorado Weed Management Act require Fort Carson to enter into cooperative agreements with local counties to control undesirable plant species. Noxious weed management is based on Integrated Weed Management principles and involves cultural, biological, physical/mechanical and chemical control techniques. When noxious weeds are encountered, care is taken to ensure that nearby non-target plants are not adversely affected. On Fort Carson, the most abundant weed species under state regulatory control include musk thistle, Canada thistle, spotted knapweed, diffuse knapweed, tamarisk, Russian olive, perennial pepperweed, cutleaf teasel, common teasel, houndstongue, bouncingbet, and downy brome. On PCMS, Russian knapweed, spotted knapweed, Canada thistle, tamarisk, perennial pepperweed, and downy brome represent the greatest concern.

3. Other Undesirable Vegetation. Vegetation requiring control consists of three general types: lawn and turf weeds, weeds along roads and in and around improved grounds not in lawns, and weeds interfering with range operations and training areas.

a. Weeds in and around semi-improved and improved areas are a major problem requiring control. Large areas are covered with asphalt seal, gravel, or rock. The areas are very unsightly when vegetation is present and no growth is desired. Vegetation is readily controlled by herbicides and much saving in labor can be obtained by spraying rather than hand removal. Vegetation in many areas is controlled by soil sterilant with care to avoid danger to landscaped areas. Areas with deteriorating asphalt shall be either resealed or replaced to allow easier maintenance. Some areas

7 9 September 2015 where bare ground is now provided should be allowed to return to natural vegetation.

b. Weeds interfering with range operations consist of invading brush along road shoulders and weeds and grass in cleared areas, primarily target zones. The management of target zones requires the use of selective herbicide, and mowing to reduce grass for non-erosive visible surfaces.

Mulch, rock, and/or landscape cloth will reduce the need for herbicides.

Soil sterilant will reduce new weed growth on bare earth areas around target zones.

4. Structural Pests. Subterranean termites rarely damage wooden buildings and other structures on the Installation. Carpenter ants occasionally invade wooden structures, particularly where wet conditions exist. Pretreatment of building sites is not a common practice, however, the Corps of Engineers requires pretreatment to new wood construction during the building’s construction. Annual inspections of wooden structures for termites are required, and if an infestation is found, control will be implemented.

5. Pests Found in and Around Buildings. Crawling insects (e.g., ants, cockroaches, crickets, beetles) and spiders require control in barracks, food service facilities, warehouses, offices and other administrative buildings. The remaining pests in this category constitute minor pest problems on the installation.

Proper sanitation and housekeeping discourages these pests. Flies are a minor problem normally controlled by good sanitation.

6. Turf and Ornamental Pests. Various insect pests can infest trees, shrubs and turf on Fort Carson and cause damage or destruction of the plants. Tussock moths infest the Colorado blue spruce. Ash sawfly larvae are a continuing problem on the green ash trees throughout Fort Carson. Pests that damage lawns and the golf course require continuing surveillance and control.

7. Vertebrate Pests. Skunks, raccoons, bats, snakes, and prairie dogs are problems that require control efforts. Rabies, plague, and Hantavirus are potential health and sanitation problems. Venomous snakes are a potential health and safety concern due to their poison.

8. Quarantine and Regulated Pests. No pests in this category are found on Fort Carson or PCMS.

9. Other Pest Management Requirements. Pest management contractors, under the supervision of the O&M Division (which manages the post-wide pest management contract), are responsible for carcass removal. In addition, pest management contractors assist in odor identification resulting from pest infestations in buildings and other structures on the installation. These odors may arise from dead animals in walls and crawl spaces, decaying vegetation, molds, fungi or from other sources.

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E. HEALTH AND SAFETY.

1. Medical Surveillance of Pest Management Personnel. All Government personnel who apply pesticides on the installation are included in a medical surveillance program. An initial, pre-employment physical examination is conducted to establish that the individual is physically capable of wearing a respirator (if required) and to establish a baseline red blood cell cholinesterase level. This physical examination also includes liver and kidney function tests, a complete blood count and a respiratory evaluation. A physical examination of the same scope as the initial examination is conducted annually.

2. Hazard Communication. 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, Building 3711. Copies of SDS’s are kept in each pest control vehicle.

3. Personal Protective Equipment. Approved masks, respirators, chemical resistant gloves and boots, and protective clothing (as specified by applicable laws, regulations and/or the pesticide label) are provided to all government personnel. These items are used as required during the mixing and application of pesticides. Pesticide-contaminated protective clothing shall not be laundered at home. All pesticide-contaminated clothing shall be laundered commercially.

Severely contaminated clothing is not laundered, but is considered a pesticide-related waste and disposed of in accordance hazardous waste disposal rules.

4. Fire Protection. Building 3708 contains the majority of pesticides stored by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW). This building is also used for pesticide mixing. The facility is located within a fenced yard. The building is of steel construction. The Fort Carson Fire Chief will determine which fire control efforts to employ depending on the size and type of fire at the time a fire call is reported.

Commercial pesticides are also provided for sale or distribution at the Post Exchange and Commissary.

5. Pest Control Vehicle. Pesticides shall be transported only in the lockable storage compartments of the assigned vehicles. Pesticides will not be transported in the cab at any time. The use of the assigned vehicle for other than pest management purposes is not permitted. Transportation of pesticides (from supply and to the job site) will be accomplished using the vehicle assigned to the pest controllers, with utility beds having external lockable storage compartments. Care should be taken to secure pesticides to prevent damage to the containers and spillage of the pesticide. At no time will pesticides be left unsecured in the vehicle when unattended. A portable eye wash and spill kit will be carried in the pest control vehicle when in use. All pesticide storage containers will have a label affixed stating “CONTAMINATED WITH PESTICIDES”. A copy of the pesticide label will be carried by applicators at all times. Care will be taken not to contaminate baits by transporting them in separate compartments from liquid concentrates, contaminated equipment, and kept in airtight outer containers.

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6. Protection of the Public. Precautions are taken during pesticide application to protect the public, on and off the installation. Whenever pesticides are applied outdoors, care is taken to make sure that any spray drift is kept away from individuals, including the applicator. 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. Treatment areas will be posted in accordance with label requirements for reentry.

F. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS.

1. Sensitive Areas. Sensitive areas listed on pesticide labels are considered before pest control operations are conducted. No pesticides are applied directly to wetlands or water areas (e.g., lakes or ponds) unless use in such sites is specifically approved on the label. Watersheds, wetlands and waters of the US shall be protected from "unreasonable adverse effects upon human health or the environment" [Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA 1947) followed by other acts and laws].

Pest control activities can be exempted from further Section 106 consultation under the Built Environment Programmatic Agreement (PA), the Fort Carson Downrange PA, and the PCMS PA depending on the location and method to be used. Before pest management activities proposed for the Turkey Creek Ranch Historic District, the Incinerator Complex, downrange on Fort Carson, and on the PCMS can proceed, further Cultural Resources review of each proposed project will be required to insure that appropriate methods are used within the boundaries of historic properties so as not to damage or degrade the condition of the property.

2. Endangered/Protected Species and Critical Habitats. Protected migratory birds cannot be controlled without a permit. The IPMC periodically evaluates ongoing pest control operations and evaluates all new pest control operations to ensure compliance with the Endangered Species Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Pest management operations that are likely to have a negative impact on endangered or protected species or their habitat require prior approval from the AEC Pest Management Consultant. Pest management operations will also be required to prepare management prescriptions for pest control operations when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issues new species listings or designation of critical habitat.

3. Environmental Documentation. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to integrate environmental values into their decision-making processes by considering the environmental impacts of their proposed actions and reasonable alternatives to those actions. To meet NEPA requirements, Fort Carson conducts a Record of Environmental Consideration for all new actions. Most all pest treatments are less than 5 acres and are categorically excluded under 32 CFR 651, App. B., Repair and Maintenance Activities.

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4. Pesticide Spills and Remediation. Several pesticide spill cleanup kits are maintained in the pesticide storage area of Building 3708 and on each pest control vehicle. All pesticide spills are reported to the Fire Department, DPW Environmental Division and the IPMC.

5. Prohibited Activities.

a. A pesticide will not be used in any manner that is inconsistent with its label. In addition, all pesticide applications on Fort Carson and the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) shall follow all Federal, DOD, Army and State rules and regulations. With the exception of personal insect repellents and the self-help weed control program sponsored by DPW, only State of Colorado and/or DoD certified pesticide applicators are authorized to use pesticides at Fort Carson and the PCMS. DoD personnel that intend to apply pesticides must have the appropriate DOD certification (AR 200-1, ch. 5 and DODI 4150.07). Colorado State Certified Operators (for contract applicators only) certified in the equivalent categories to the DoD categories (DODM 4150.07 V1) may also apply pesticides on post. Field Sanitation team members may only apply those products that are approved for field sanitation teams. Contact the Fort Carson Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coordinator at 562- 1329 to ensure that the pesticide is approved for use on the installation, and for any general questions related to pesticide use, handling, and disposal. Report all applications (Time, Date, Place, Product, and Amount) to the Fort Carson IPM Coordinator.

b. No pesticide will be used whose registration has been suspended or canceled by the EPA or the State of Colorado, unless continued use is authorized by the canceling authority.

c. Pesticide misuse—which includes use inconsistent with the label—is a violation of Federal Law. In accordance with DoD policy (see DoD 4150.7-P), Fort Carson personnel will record and report any instances of pesticide misuse and falsification of records by contractors to the State of Colorado. Furthermore, Fort Carson personnel will cooperate with the State and the EPA in any subsequent investigation or actions.

d. In accordance with AR 608-10, herbicides will not be used to control weeds at the Child Development Center in areas where children play, unless a variance is received from the Installation Management Command.

For more information, please refer to the U.S. Army Environmental Command Pest Management User’s Guide, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Child Development Centers (CDCs) and Schools (http://aec.army.mil/Portals/3/conserve/Guide_IPM_in_CDCs.pdf).

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G. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.

1. Pest Management Operations. The pest controllers, operating under the DPW, perform in-house pest control. The golf course has their own trained individual as well as contracted pest control professionals that apply pesticides under the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation. See Appendices C and D for points of contact and certificates of certification. There is two-pesticide storage and mixing facilities on the installation; Building 3708 is operated by DPW and a small hazardous materials building is located at the golf course. Both facilities meet current Army and Federal guidelines and regulations (AFPMB Technical Guide 17-Design of Pest Management Facilities, 2009). Pest management operations are conducted in accordance with Appendices A (IPM Outlines) and B (Pesticide Use Proposal) of this plan and the contracts with the companies that provide pest control services.

2. Contracts/Quality Assurance.

a. Pest control in Evans Army Community Hospital is performed under contract, which subcontracts to a local pest control company (Orkin).

Orkin is also contracted to perform pest control services for IHG Hotels, Mortenson Construction, Swinerton Builders, Pizza Hut, and Green Beans Coffee. Structural pest management in all other facilities is currently performed under contract through Sorensen Pest Management, Inc.

However, a new contract will be awarded in October 2015, and it is yet to be determined whether Sorenson Pest Management will still hold the contract at that point. Weed control in improved areas is the responsibility of the Fort Carson Support Services Contract, while noxious weed control in unimproved areas is currently performed under contract with Horizon Vegetation Management. However, this contract expires at the end of September 2015. It is yet to be determined whether a new contract will be awarded in 2016. If not, noxious weed control in unimproved areas will be performed by DoD certified DPW personnel. Copies of applicator certifications as well as business licenses for contracted services are included in Appendix D. Contracts, performance work statements and supporting quality assurance surveillance plans are available from the DPW employee responsible for contract oversight.

b. In accordance with Executive Order (EO) 12856 and Secretary of Defense Memorandum, Subject: Comprehensive Pollution Prevention Strategy, 03 August 1993, pest management contracts are initiated on an “as needed” basis. Monthly or periodic spraying will be eliminated unless deemed necessary after surveying and monitoring pest population levels. The EO states that the military will decrease its usage of toxic chemicals and pollutants by 50 percent. Use of integrated pest management techniques will be encouraged in all contracts. Pest problems threatening the health, safety, or welfare of installation personnel shall receive priority.

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c. All contracts dealing with pest management will be sent to the AEC Pest Management Consultant prior to submission for bids or completion of purchase orders. For those contracts that are renewed annually, AEC will be notified of the upcoming renewal date and advised if any changes in the contract specifications have changed. Exception to this policy will be the need for emergency pest control services.

d. Contractors who conduct pest control on Fort Carson or at the PCMS must:

(1) Show proof of liability insurance. The Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) office can be contacted regarding insurance requirements.

(2) Have State commercial certification and licensing in the category or categories of work to be performed.

(3) Use only EPA and State registered pesticides.

(4) Furnish Fort Carson with legible copies of specimen labels and the SDS of all pesticides proposed for use.

(5) Furnish the IPMC with copies of all pest management contracts, copes of pest control certificates of training/competency for all applicators that will be performing pesticide applications under the contract, and records for all pesticide applications that take place on Fort Carson or at the PCMS. Written records include the same type of information provided on the DD Form 1532, to include pesticide used, location, amount, formulation and date of application. The contractor will follow the guidelines and requirements of this plan. Applicable provisions of this plan need to be inserted into all pest management contracts for the installation. This can be established by the IPMC reviewing all pest contracts. In addition, a copy of this plan shall be provided to all pest management contractors.

e. A copy of each contract dealing with pest control will be forwarded to the

IPMC.

f. All contractors providing pest management services will adhere to the following:

(1) Application of pesticides will be in accordance with label directions.

(2) The contractor must comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations.

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(3) Pesticides must be mixed, stored, and disposed of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations, and the provisions of this plan.

(4) Golf course pest controllers will mix and store all pesticides in their respective pesticide mixing and storage facilities. DPW O&M contractors and government pest controllers will mix and store pesticides at building 3708 or at a location(s) designated by the IPMC in writing.

3. Agricultural Outleases. There are no agricultural outleases on Fort Carson.

4. Interservice Support Agreements. Pest management services are provided to the Naval Reserve Center, Evans Army Community Hospital, Post Exchange, Commissary, Defense Reutilization Marketing Office, 10th Special Forces Group and the National Guard. Services are also provided to an Army Reserve Center located near the Colorado Springs Airport.

5. Reports and Records. All contractors provide pesticide use information to the IPMC. Pest management operations are recorded on the Pest Management Maintenance Record (DD Form 1532-1) or other comparable record for the building or site where the work was performed. Pounds of pesticide active ingredient are provided to AEC on an annual basis.

6. Training and Certification. Contractors performing pest management services on Fort Carson or at the PCMS will be certified by the State of Colorado in the appropriate categories for which work is performed. A copy of the contractor’s certifications can be found in Appendix D. Certification records will be updated on an annual basis or as often as necessary.

7. Pesticide Security. Personal identification for all pesticide personnel entering the installation are checked and validated by security personnel.

8. Services Provided to Agencies Located off the Installation. There are no pest management services provided to agencies located off the installation, with the exception of the Army Reserve Center located near the Colorado Springs Airport and the Arrival and Departure Airfield Control Group (ADACG).

9. Coordination - DoD, Other Federal, State and Local.

a. The AEC Pest Management Consultant provides technical review of the pest management plan and gives special attention to any pesticide application that uses restricted use pesticides or uses any pesticide that may significantly contaminate surface or ground water.

b. Liaison is maintained between the IPMC and the Preventive Medicine personnel at Evans Army Community Hospital to determine the prevalence of disease vectors and other public health pests in the area

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c. The Military Police (MP) and the Fort Carson Animal Control Contractor are jointly responsible for the capture of strays and for the transport of stray, captured or relinquished animals between 7am and 4pm Monday- Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. The pest management technicians coordinate service requests for stray animal control in the main post area through the Fort Carson Consolidated Dispatch Office at (719) 526-2333.

d. The Army has very stringent regulations addressing weapons. Army regulation 190-14, 2-6 b (Restrictions on carrying firearms) allow only government-owned and government-issued weapons and ammunition to be carried by DA personnel while performing official duties. There are also specific storage requirements for government weapons and ammunition outlined in 190-11.

H. SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PESTICIDES.

1. Army and Air Force Exchange Services. Pesticides sold in the Post Exchange, Building 6110, are registered by the EPA for general use; restricted use products are not sold. Pesticide products are grouped into several separate categories:

products applied to pets for ectoparasite control, repellents, household, and lawn and garden products. Additional guidelines on pesticides in exchanges can be found in AR 40-5 and DA Pam 40-11.

2. Commissary. Pesticides sold in the Commissary, Building 1800, are registered by the EPA for general use; restricted use products are not sold. Additional guidelines on pesticides in commissaries can be found in AR 40-5 and DA Pam 40-11.

3. Veterinary Clinic. Products containing pesticides are sold to Veterinary Clinic (Building 6190) customers for their own use. These products are registered by EPA and are labeled for application to animals.

I. PEST MANAGEMENT REFERENCES.

1. Federal Laws.

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (through PL 100-460, 100-464 to 100-526, and 100-532).

Title 29, CFR, Current revision, Section 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

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Federal Noxious Weed Act [7 U.S.C. 2801-2814]:

Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA), 1996, Section 303

Endangered Species Act, 1973

Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C 651-678

Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, PL 101-508

2. Directives and Instructions

Department of Defense Instruction 4150.07, Department of Defense Pest Management Program, 29 May 2008.

DoDM 4150.07, Volume 1, DoD Pest Management Training: The DoD Plan for the Certification of Pesticide Applicators, May 2013

DoDM 4150.07, Volume 2, DoD Pest Management Training and Certification Program:

The DoD Plan for Non-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Pesticide Applicators, May 2013

DoDM 4150.07, Volume 3, DoD Pest Management Training and Certification Program:

The DoD Plan for Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Pesticide Applicators, May 2013

Presidential Memorandum, "Environmentally and Economically Beneficial Practices on Federal Landscaped Grounds", subject: using native plants in landscaping, 26 April 1994

3. Regulations

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

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

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

AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program, RAR: 4 Oct 2011.

4. Technical Manuals

TM 5-629, Weed Control and Plant Growth Regulation, 24 May 1989.

TB Med 561, Occupational and Environmental Health, Pest Surveillance, June 1992.

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5. Armed Forces Pest Management Board Technical Guides

TG 1 - AFPMB Publications, July 2011

TG 6 - Delousing Procedures for the Control of Louse-borne Disease During Contingency Operations, November 2011

TG 7 - Installation Pesticide Security, August 2003

TG 11 - Hydrogen Phosphide Fumigation with Aluminum Phosphide, March 2013

TG 13 - Dispersal of Ultra Low Volume (ULV) Insecticides by Cold Aerosol and Thermal Fog Ground Application Equipment, July 2011

TG 14 - Personal Protective Equipment for Pest Management Personnel, April 2011

TG 15 - Pesticide Spill Prevention and Management, August 2009

TG 16 - Pesticide Fires: Prevention, Control, and Cleanup

TG 17 - Military Handbook - Design of Pest Management Facilities, August 2009

TG 18 - Installation Pest Management Program Guide, March 2013

TG 20 - Pest Management Operations in Medical Treatment Facilities, November 2005

TG 21 - Pesticide Disposal Guide for Pest Control Shops

TG 22 - Guidelines for Testing Experimental Pesticides on DoD Property, June 2001

TG 24 - Contingency Pest Management Guide, September 2012

TG 26 - Tick-Borne Diseases: Vector Surveillance and Control, November 2012

TG 27 - Stored-Product Pest Monitoring Methods, June 2005

TG 29 - Integrated Pest Management in and around Buildings, August 2009

TG 30 - Filth Flies: Significance, Surveillance and Control in Contingency Operations, October 2011

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TG 31 - Guide for Agricultural and Public Health Preparation of Military Gear and Equipment, February 2012

TG 34 - Bee Resource Manual with emphasis on The Africanized Honey Bee, November

TG 36 - Personal Protective Measures Against Insects and Other Arthropods of Military Significance, October 2009

TG 37 - Integrated Management of Stray Animals on Military Installations, May 2012

TG 38 - Protecting Meal, Ready-to-Eat Rations (MREs) and Other Subsistence During Storage, June 2005

TG 39 - Guidelines for Preparing DoD Pest Control Contracts Using Integrated Pest Management, February 1997

TG 40 - Methods for Trapping and Sampling Small Mammals for Virologic Testing, September 1995 (Reviewed March 2013)

TG 41 - Protection from Rodent-borne Diseases with special emphasis on occupational exposure to hantavirus, April 2010

TG 42 - Self-Help Pest Management, April 2015

TG 44 - Bed Bugs - Importance, Biology, and Control Strategies, March 2012

TG 45 - Storage and Display of Retail Pesticides, November 2012

TG 46 - DoD Entomological Operational Risk Assessments, April 2011

TG 47 - Dengue and Chikungunya Vector Control Pocket Guide, January 2012

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APPENDIX A

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT OUTLINES

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INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT OUTLINES

1. Broadleaf Weeds ........................................................................................................... A-3

2. Undesirable Vegetation ................................................................................................ A-5

3. Noxious Weeds .............................................................................................................. A-7

4. Pests Found in and around Buildings ......................................................................... A-9

5. Mice .............................................................................................................................. A-11

6. Gophers and Prairie Dogs .......................................................................................... A-13

7. Other Vertebrate Pests ............................................................................................... A-15

8. Pests of Ornamental Plants ........................................................................................ A-17

9. Termites ....................................................................................................................... A-19

10. Fungus on Golf Course Greens .................................................................................. A-21

11. Birds, invasive species ................................................................................................. A-23

12. Birds, Native (protected species) ............................................................................... A-25

13. Algae and aquatic weeds ............................................................................................ A-27

14. Mosquitoes ................................................................................................................... A-29

15. Carpenter Ants ............................................................................................................ A-31

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INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT OUTLINE NO. 1

PEST: Broadleaf Weeds.

SITE: Improved lawns and Golf Course fairways.

1. Purpose: To control broadleaf weeds and crabgrass to prevent damage to improved turf.

2. Surveillance.

a. Conducted by: Certified Pest Controller (CPC), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Technical Monitors and Golf Course Superintendent.

b. Methods: Visual observation.

c. Frequency: Ongoing throughout the growing season (May through September).

3. Pest Management Techniques.

a. Nonchemical.

(1) Type: Mechanical and Physical.

(a) Method and Location: Mechanical removal of undesirable broadleaf weeds. This method is appropriate where a limited number of plants are found, but is not recommended when broadleaf weeds are numerous.

(b) Conducted by: Gardeners, grounds maintenance personnel, and golf course staff.

(2) Type: Biological.

(a) Method and Location: None.

(b) Conducted by: N/A

(3) Type: Cultural.

(a) Method and Location: Whenever possible, keep turf tall and dense. This will help reduce weed seeds from making “seed to soil” contact, thus reducing germination.

(b) Conducted by: Gardeners and grounds maintenance personnel.

b. Chemical.

(1) Basis for Treatment: Presence of broadleaf weeds in turf.

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(2) Method and Location: Hand or power sprayer. Chemical is applied to unwanted vegetation in accordance with label directions.

(3) Conducted by: CPC.

(4) Pesticide. A complete list of approved materials is included in the PUP.

Only pesticides listed on the PUP are approved for use on Fort Carson and

PCMS.

(5) Control Standard: Vegetation is killed within 30 days following treatment.

4. Precautions for Sensitive Areas: Avoid direct application to any body of water. Avoid drift that could damage desirable plants; do not spray if wind speed is in excess of five miles per hour.

5. Prohibited Practices: None.

6. Environmental Concerns: None.

7. Remarks: Some pesticides, although approved for use, have a tendency to travel down sloped areas. Use caution when applying this product uphill from sensitive areas, wetlands, or bodies of water.

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INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT OUTLINE NO. 2

PEST: Undesirable Vegetation.

SITE: Fence lines, building perimeters, storage yards, secured sites, red rock areas, and road shoulders.

8. Purpose: To control unwanted vegetation to minimize damage to property, reduce fire hazards, and enhance security.

9. Surveillance.

a. Conducted by: CPC, COR’s, Technical Monitors and Golf Course Superintendent.

b. Methods: Visual observation.

c. Frequency: Ongoing throughout the growing season (May through September).

10. Pest Management Techniques.

a. Nonchemical.

(1) Type: Mechanical and Physical.

(a) Method and Location: Mowing and string trimmers.

(b) Conducted by: Grounds Maintenance personnel, and golf course staff.

(2) Type: Biological.

(a) Method and Location: None.

(b) Conducted by: N/A

(3) Type: Cultural.

(a) Method and Location: None.

(b) Conducted by: N/A

b. Chemical.

(1) Basis for Treatment: Presence of vegetation at sites listed above.

(2) Method and Location: Hand or power sprayer. Chemical is applied to unwanted vegetation in accordance with label directions.

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(3) Conducted by: CPC.

(4) Pesticide: A complete list of approved materials is included in the PUP.

Only pesticides listed on the PUP are approved for use on Fort Carson and

PCMS.

(5) Control Standard: Vegetation is killed within two weeks following treatment.

11. Precautions for Sensitive Areas: Avoid contact with foliage or green stems of desirable plants and trees. Avoid direct application to any body of water. Avoid drift that could damage desirable plants; do not spray if wind speed is in excess of five miles per hour.

12. Prohibited Practices: None.

13. Environmental Concerns: None.

14. Remarks: Some pesticides, although approved for use, have a tendency to travel down sloped areas. Use caution when applying this product uphill from sensitive areas, wetlands, or bodies of water.

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INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT OUTLINE NO. 3

PEST: Noxious Weeds.

SITE: Improved and unimproved areas on the installation.

Purpose: To control noxious weeds to minimize damage to native plants in the area. This includes the following list of the most abundant weed species at Fort Carson and the PCMS that are under state regulatory control: Canada Thistle, Diffuse Knapweed, Musk Thistle, Russian Knapweed, Spotted Knapweed, Russian Olive, Tamarisk, Perennial Pepperweed, Cutleaf Teasel, Common Teasel, Houndstongue, Bouncingbet, and Downy Brome. However, any species found at Fort Carson and at the PCMS that are on the Colorado Noxious Weed list (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/agconservation/noxious-weed-species) may potentially be targeted.

15. Surveillance.

a. Conducted by: DPW Range Conservation personnel, DPW Forestry personnel, CPCs, COR appointed Technical Monitoring personnel, and Golf Course Superintendent.

b. Methods: Visual observation.

c. Frequency: Ongoing throughout the year.

16. Pest Management Techniques.

a. Nonchemical.

(1) Type: Mechanical, Physical, and other Silvicultural Systems.

(a) Method and Location: Hand removal, burning, and mowing.

(b) Conducted by: DPW Natural Resources staff.

(2) Type: Biological.

(a) Method and Location: Release biological control agents that feed on the unwanted plant species. A list of the agents available for the noxious plant species is maintained by DPW Natural Resources.

(b) Conducted by: DPW Natural Resources staff.

(3) Type: Cultural.

(a) Method and Location: None.

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(b) Conducted by: N/A

b. Chemical.

(1) Basis for Treatment: Presence of vegetation at sites listed above.

(2) Method and Location: Hand or power sprayer. Chemical is applied to unwanted vegetation in accordance with label directions.

(3) Conducted by: CPC.

(4) Pesticide. A complete list of approved materials is included in the PUP.

Only pesticides listed on the PUP are approved for use on Fort Carson and

PCMS.

(5) Control Standard: Vegetation is killed within two weeks following treatment.

17. Precautions for…