W911SA-22-Q-3012 Attachment 5 Integrated Pest Management Plan 63d RD.pdf

INTEGRATED PEST

MANAGEMENT PLAN

63d READINESS DIVISION

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INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

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63d READINESS DIVISION

UPDATED BY:

LISA GONZALES CTR

63d RD Pest Management Coordinator Environmental Division

Office of the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) December 2020

REVIEWED BY:

COL Martin J. Naranjo, PE

Regional Engineer and Directorate of Public Works 63d Readiness Division

Mr. Charles Quinones

Director Safety & Occupational Health 63d Readiness Division

Mr. Gerry McClelland

Chief of Operations Maintenance and Energy Division 63d Readiness Division

COL Miles E. Mahan Command Surgeon

63d Readiness Division

Mr. Jef Ferrell

Services/Energy Programs Manager Operations, Maintenance and Energy Division

63d Readiness Division

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63d READINESS DIVISION

UPDATED BY:

LISA GONZALES CTR

63d RD Pest Management Coordinator Environmental Division

Office of the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) December 2020

REVIEWED AND SUBMITTED BY:

Ms. Laura Caballero

Installation Pest Management Coordinator Environmental Chief

DPW Environmental Division

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MG Alberto C. Rosende

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) 63d Readiness Division (RD) Headquarters, located at Moffett Field in Northern California’s Bay Area, provides Base Operations Support and r e l a t e d support for all Reserve personnel in the seven-state Southwest Region of the United States.

This region includes Arizona, Arkansas, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Most of the facilities managed by the 63d RD are found in urban or suburban areas a n d consist of single buildings or a complex (rarely exceeding 10 buildings and structures). The configuration and construction of the facilities and the resources and geographical features of each site vary considerably.

This Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP or Plan) applies to all activities and individuals working, residing or otherwise doing business on USAR sites controlled by the 63d RD. Some 63d RD facilities are located on military installations belonging to other service branches such as the National Guard, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, or NASA. On these installations, the 63d RD is considered a tenant and is not primarily responsible for pest management on the facility or site.

While this Plan will be implemented to the maximum extent possible, at no time will pest management operations be performed in a manner which would cause harm to personnel or the environment. Pest management responsibility begins with those individuals occupying or maintaining buildings or open space on the installation. Non-chemical control efforts will be used to the maximum extent possible before chemical pesticides are used. This Plan provides a working document and will be continually updated to reflect actual pest management practices.

This Plan describes the Command’s pest management requirements, outlines the resources necessary for surveillance and control, and describes the administrative, safety and environmental requirements of the program. The program for the 63d RD relies on building occupants, Facility Coordinators and contract pest management technicians to control pests.

Pests addressed in the IPMP include weeds and other unwanted vegetation, termites, mosquitoes, other insects (e.g., bees, wasps, ants, crickets, cockroaches), spiders, mice, and various vertebrate pests such as skunks, raccoons and ground squirrels. Without control, these pests could interfere with the military mission, damage real property, increase maintenance costs, and expose installation personnel to diseases. Recommended pest management procedures are found in the Integrated Pest Management Outlines in Appendix F.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES

1.1 Purpose

1.2 Authority

1.3 Program Objective

1.4 Integrated Pest Management

1.4.1 IPM Principles

1.4.2 IPM Outlines

1.5 Self-Help…………………………………………………………………………………….3

1.6 Plan Maintenance

2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Commanding General, 63d RD

2.2 Regional Engineer/Director of DPW

2.3 Installation Pest Management Coordinator

2.4 USAR Center Site Coordinators

2.5 Building Occupants

2.6 Contracted Pest Management Personnel

2.7 Command Surgeon

2.8 Site Commanders/Unit Commanders

3.0 INSTALLATION DESCRIPTION

4.0 CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

4.1 Contracts

4.2 Inter-Service Support Agreements

4.3 Government Purchase Cards

5.0 ADMINISTRATION

5.1 Reports and Records

5.2 Training

5.3 Quality Assurance/Quality Control

5.4 Design/Review of New Construction

5.5 Reviews

6.0 PRIORITY OF PEST MANAGEMENT

6.1 Disease Vectors and Medically Important Arthropods

6.1.1 Ticks

6.1.2 Mosquitoes

6.1.3 Spiders

6.1.4 Bees and wasps

6.1.5 Scorpions

6.1.6 Red Imported Fire Ants

6.1.7 Mice

6.2 Quarantine and Regulated Pests

6.3 Real Property Pests (Structural/Wood Destroying Pests)

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6.4 Stored Products Pests

6.5 Ornamental Plant and Turf Pests

6.6 Invasive Vegetation

6.7 Other Animal Pests

6.8 Household and Nuisance Pests

7.0 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

7.1 Sensitive Areas

7.2 Invasive Species Management

7.3 Endangered/Protected Species and Critical Habitats

7.4 Environmental Documentation

7.5 Pesticide Spills and Remediation

7.6 Pollution Prevention (P2)

7.7 Environmental Measures of Merit

7.8 Prohibited Activities

7.9 Hazard Communication

8.0 PEST MANAGEMENT REFERENCES

LIST OF APPENDICES

APPENDIX A. PEST MANAGEMENT RECORD

APPENDIX B. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ARTHROPOD REPELLENT SYSTEM

APPENDIX C. PEST MANAGEMENT REFERENCES

APPENDIX D. ANNUAL PLAN UPDATE FORM

APPENDIX E. PEST MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR TRAINING CERTIFICATE..…….....…35

APPENDIX F. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT OUTLINES……………………………...…39

APPENDIX G. STANDARD LIST OF PESTICIDES AVAILABLE TO DoD COMPONENTS

AND AGENCIES………………………………………………………………….….171

APPENDIX H. DoD CONTINGENCY PESTICIDES………………………………………………..195

APPENDIX I. AFPMB TECHNICAL GUIDE NO. 41 PROTECTION FROM RODENT-BORNE

DISEASES WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO

HANTAVIRUS………………………………………………………………………….217

APPENDIX J. ENDANGERED, THREATENED, AND PROTECTED SPECIES AND SENSITIVE

HABITATS………………………………………………………………………….….291

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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS 1

AC Acre 2

G9-ODR Operations Division, Reserve 3

AEC Army Environmental Command 4

AFOS Area Facility Operations Specialist 5

AFPMB Armed Forces Pest Management Board 6

AFRC Armed Forces Reserve Center 7

AMEDDC&S Army Medical Department Center and School 8

APUF Annual Plan Update Form 9

AR Army Regulation 10

BIRC Bio-Integral Resource Center 11

BT Bacillus thuringiensis 12

CDC Center for Disease Control and Prevention 13

CF Cubic Feet 14

CFR Code of Federal Regulations 15

CONUS Continental United States 16

COR Contracting Officer’s Representative 17

DA Department of the Army 18

DoD Department of Defense 19

DoDI Department of Defense Instruction 20

DPMIAC Defense Pest Management Information Analysis Center 21

DR dry ounce 22

EO Executive Order 23

EPA Environmental Protection Agency 24

EPAS Environmental Performance Assessment System 25

ESA Endangered Species Act 26

ESPB Endangered Species Protection Bulletin 27

FIFRA Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act 28

FL fluid ounce 29

FY Fiscal Year 30

GS gallon 31

GPC Government Purchase Card 32 vii

HAZCOM Hazard Communication 33

HEPA High-Efficiency Particulate Air 34

HGE Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis 35

HME Human Monocytic Ehrlichiosis 36

HPS Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome 37

IPM Integrated Pest Management 38

IPMC Installation Pest Management Coordinator 39

IPMP Integrated Pest Management Plan 40

ISE Installation Services Directorate 41

ISMP Invasive Species Management Plan 42

JPA Joint Powers Authority 43

KG kilogram 44

LB pound 45

LF linear feet 46

LT liter 47

MEDCOM Medical Command 48

MH Military Housing 49

ML milliliter 50

MOM Measures of Merit 51

MRE Meals Ready to Eat 52

MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet 53

NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 54

NMFS National Marine Fisheries Service 55

OSH Occupational Safety and Health 56

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration 57

P2 Pollution Prevention 58

PAI Pounds Active Ingredient 59

PAPR Powered Air Purifying Respirator 60

PEA Programmatic Environmental Assessment 61

PM Pest Management 62

PMR Pest Management Record 63

POC Point of Contact 64 viii

POPS Paperless Ordering Placement System 65

PPE Personal Protective Equipment 66

PMQAE Pest Management Quality Assurance Evaluator 67

P U L P e s t i c i d e U s e L i s t 68

PUP Pesticide Use Proposal 69

QAE Quality Assurance Evaluator 70

RMSF Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever 71

RD Readiness Division 72

RTU Ready-to-Use 73

SF square feet 74

U.S. United States 75

USAPHC United States Army Public Health Center 76

USAEC United States Army Environmental Command 77

USAR United States Army Reserve 78

USDA United States Department of Agriculture 79

USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service 80

WRBU Walter Reed Biosystematics Unit 81

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES

1.1 Purpose

This Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) (Plan) is a framework through which pest management is defined and accomplished at the 63d Readiness Division’s (RD) United States Army Reserve (USAR) facilities and sites. The Plan addresses elements of the program including responsibilities, health and environmental safety, pest identification, and pest management, as well as pesticide storage, sales, use, and disposal. This Plan is to be used as a tool to reduce reliance on pesticides, enhance environmental protection, maximize the use of integrated pest management techniques, and minimize cost.

1.2 Authority

Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction (DoDI) 4150.07, DoD Pest Management

Program, 29 May 2008.

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 1972 AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement

1.3 Program Objective

This Plan provides guidance for operating and maintaining an effective pest management program and emphasizes the practices and principles of integrated pest management.

Adherence to the IPMP will ensure effective, economical and environmentally acceptable pest management practices and will maintain compliance with pertinent laws and regulations.

1.4 Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the judicious use of both non-chemical and chemical control to suppress or prevent pests and invasive vegetation from exceeding an acceptable population or damage threshold. Emphasis is placed on minimizing environmental disruption and compliance with environmental regulations. IPM strategies depend on surveillance to establish the need for control and to monitor the effectiveness of management efforts.

1.4.1 IPM Principles

The four basic principles described below are the heart of IPM, and are descriptive of the philosophy used to manage pests on the 63d RD facilities; IPM measures for specific pests can be found in the IPM Outlines in Appendix F.

(1) Mechanical and Physical Control. This type of control alters the environment in which a pest lives, traps and removes pests where they are not wanted, or excludes pests. Examples of this type control include: harborage elimination through caulking or filling voids, mechanical traps or glue boards, and screens and other barriers to prevent entry into buildings. This type of control also includes the removal of invasive vegetation using mechanical means such as hand picking, tilling, mowing and prescribed burning.

(2) Cultural Control. Strategies in this method involve manipulating environmental conditions to suppress or eliminate pests. Elimination of food and water for pests through good sanitary practices is the most important cultural control method employed under this Plan. General cleanliness in buildings, break rooms, and storage areas may prevent pest populations from becoming established or from increasing beyond a certain size. Also proper irrigation, fertilization and native landscape plants can reduce the need for pesticide applications.

(3) Biological Control. In this control strategy, predators, parasites or disease organisms are used to control pest populations. Sterile flies may be released to lower reproduction. Viruses and bacteria that control growth or otherwise kill insects may be used. Parasitic wasps may be introduced to kill pests as eggs, larvae, or in other life stages. Biological control may be effective by itself, but is often used in conjunction with other types of control. Given the minimal pest problems known to occur at 63d RD facilities, biological control techniques are seldom employed.

(4) Chemical Control. Pesticides kill living organisms, whether they are plants or animals. At one time, chemicals were considered to be the most effective control available, but pest resistance has rendered many pesticides ineffective. In recent years, the trend has been to use botanical pesticides, which have limited residual action. While this has reduced human exposure to chemicals and lessened environmental impact, the cost of botanical pesticide control has risen due to requirements for more frequent application. Since personal protection and special handling, storage and disposal requirements are necessary with the use of chemicals, the overall cost of using chemicals as a sole means of control can be quite high when compared with non-chemical control methods such as mechanical or cultural control. The limited chemical use in the 63d RD includes occasional treatment for weeds, ants, wasps, mice, and other undesirable pests and is typically performed in conjunction with mechanical or cultural control methods to ensure effective treatment.

While any one of these methods may solve a pest problem, often several methods are used concurrently, particularly if long-term control is needed. For example, screens may be used to prevent mosquitoes from entering buildings, breeding areas may be filled in or drained to eliminate larval habitat, and pesticides may be used to kill adult mosquitoes. Screens will protect people inside, but do little to keep people from being bitten outdoors. Larval control may eliminate mosquito breeding on the installation, but may not prevent adult insects from flying in from surrounding areas. Chemicals may kill most of the flying mosquitoes during a given time period, but may miss others. Although chemical control is an integral part of IPM, non-chemical control is stressed. Chemical control is generally an expensive, temporary fix, and in the long run, it is more expensive than non-chemical control methods designed to prevent infestations.

Non-chemical controls, which initially may be more expensive than chemicals, will usually be more cost effective in the long run. Non-chemical controls also have the added advantage of being nontoxic, thereby reducing the potential risk to human health and the environment.

1.4.2 IPM Outlines

IPM Outlines are found in Appendix F. Each major pest or invasive vegetation species is addressed in separate outlines. New outlines will be added to Appendix F as new pests or species are encountered that require surveillance or control.

1.5 Self-Help

The self-help is designed to maximize the ability of staff to control pest at their facility. Self-help products are identified in the Armed Forces Pest Management Board Technical Guide No. 42, Self-Help Integrated Pest Management, 2016. o

1.6 Plan Maintenance

The 63d RD Installation Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) maintains this Plan. Pen and ink changes are made to the Plan throughout the fiscal year (FY). It is reviewed and updated annually to reflect all the changes made in the pest management program during the FY.

Annual updates of this Plan will be sent to the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management, Operations Division, Reserve (G9-ODR) Pest Management Program Manager not later than 30 October of each year. The most recent Annual Plan Update Form (APUF) is found in Appendix D.

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2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Commanding General, 63d RD

The 63d RD Commanding General is ultimately responsible for the success of the 63d’s Pest Management Program. In this capacity, the Commander:

Designates an IPMC for all pest management activities within the 63d RD;

Approves and supports the IPMP;

Ensures personnel performing quality assurance on pest control contracts receive adequate training in contract administration and achieve pest management accreditation as required; and

Ensures all pest management operations (including contracted activities) are conducted safely and have minimal impact on the environment.

2.2 Regional Engineer/Director of DPW

Determines the pest management requirements for the USAR Centers, training areas, and all other property managed by the 63d RD;

Requests and monitors contract pest management operations;

Ensures contracted pesticide applicators throughout the 63d RD’s area of responsibility report pesticide treatments in accordance with this Plan;

Maintains adequate records of pest management operations;

Establishes and supports a Self-Help pest control program; and

Initiates requests for aerial application of pesticides when necessary.

2.3 Installation Pest Management Coordinator

Maintains pen and ink changes annually to the IPMP. Annual updates of this Plan will be sent to the G9-ODR Pest Management Program Manager no later than 30 October of each year. The most recent APUF is found in Appendix D;

Coordinates with USAR Center Facility Coordinators and contracted pest controllers to ensure all applicable information is recorded and reported as required by this Plan;

Ensures Facility Coordinators and contracted personnel are familiar with this Plan and its requirements;

Monitors the type of pesticides ordered and used in the 63d RD Self-Help pest management program;

Functions as a liaison between those individuals who store and apply pesticides (e.g. public works, pest control contractors, USAR Center Facility Coordinators) and activities or individuals who document or deal with pesticide use in their programs (e.g. Environmental Office, Safety Office, local fire department);

Coordinates and monitors contracts dealing with pesticide application and keeps a copy of each contract on file;

Ensures current certification of contracted pesticide applicators;

Coordinates the quality assurance evaluator (QAE) effort for all contracted pest management personnel;

Coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies, as necessary, to implement the 63d

RD pest management program. See Appendix C, Pest Management References;

Maintains effective communication with public works, environmental, and safety officials on installations where USAR facilities are located; and

Provides answers to questions concerning pest management from Facility

Coordinators and other 63d RD personnel.

2.4 USAR Center Site Coordinators

Ensure all contracted pest management activities are recorded in accordance with this Plan. See Appendix A, Pest Management Record (PMR), for the PMR Form;

Apply good sanitary practices to prevent pest infestations;

Use all non-chemical pest and invasive vegetation control techniques as recommended in the IPM Outlines (Appendix F) before requesting further assistance from the 63d RD Engineering Office (e.g., contracted pest control);

Apply only those pesticides that are approved for Self-Help use and are recommended in the AFPMB Technical Guide 42 Self-Help Integrated Pest Management (2016); and

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

Pesticides applied by certified applicators shall not be stored at any facilities. Self-help products can be stored at a facility, but only in minimal quantities needed to protect the health and safety of facility personnel.

2.5 Building Occupants

Apply good sanitary practices to prevent pest infestations;

Use all non-chemical and Self-Help chemical pest and invasive vegetation control techniques as instructed in the IPM Outlines before requesting further assistance from the 63d RD Engineering Office or local pest contractors; and

Apply only those pesticides that are approved for Self-Help use (see Appendices G and H).

2.6 Contracted Pest Management Personnel

Use integrated IPM techniques to the maximum extent possible;

Must be state certified to apply pesticides in all categories of pest control as outlined in the contract;

Control pests according to the provisions of this plan, and in accordance with DoD and Army regulations (DoDI 4150.07 and AR 200-1);

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

Provide written records of pest surveillance and control efforts to the 63d RD Environmental Division on a monthly basis. See Appendix A, Pest Management Record, for the type of information required.

2.7 Command Surgeon

Coordinates with local health officials to determine the prevalence of disease vectors and other public health pests in the area surrounding 63d RD facilities.

Conducts surveillance for mosquitoes, ticks, cockroaches, and other pests that could adversely affect the health and welfare of installation personnel.

Evaluates the health aspects of the pest management program.

Maintains liaison with the various state Departments of Health or equivalent authority, local mosquito control districts, the Environmental Health Section at military installations providing support to the USAR Commands, and the U.S. Army Public Health Command

(USAPHC).

2.8 Site Commanders/Unit Commanders

Assure the proper use of the DoD repellent system and other personal protective measures while troops are exposed to potential disease vectors (see Appendix B, DoD Arthropod Repellent System).

Appoint a field sanitation team for each company, troop, or battery size unit. Ensure that field sanitation teams are properly trained, supplied, and mission capable prior to deployment.

3.0 INSTALLATION DESCRIPTION

The 63d RD is comprised of approximately 150 USAR sites in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The sites vary considerably in size and configuration. The number of USAR facilities change as new facilities are constructed and old facilities are closed. Approximately 80 facilities are managed by the 63d RD and are found in urban or suburban areas and consist of single buildings or a complex (rarely exceeding 10 buildings and structures). Approximately 40 facilities are located on military installations belonging to the National Guard, United States (U.S.) Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, or NASA. On these installations, the 63d RD is considered a tenant and is not primarily responsible for installation pest management. The remainder of the sites are not occupied by Soldiers. For information concerning inventory of land use and layout of facilities, contact the Point of Contact (POC) for the site(s) in question.

4.0 CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

4.1 Contracts

Pest control at 63d RD facilities is usually performed under a contract. Facility Coordinators request services through the 63d RD Area Facility Operations Specialist (AFOS) for their facility. The AFOS Following then obtains pest control services from a local company. This procedure is usually followed for control of insects and rodents in and around buildings.

Control of weeds and other invasive vegetation is usually performed as part of a grounds maintenance contract. These contracts may be procured by individual facilities or may be part of a contract procured by the 63d RD Operations, Maintenance, and Energy Division.

The 63d RD Operations, Maintenance, and Energy Division will follow all requirements in the Armed Forces Pest Management Board’s Technical Information Memorandum No.

39, Guidelines for Preparing DoD Pest Control Contracts Using Integrated Pest Management.

The 63d RD Operations, Maintenance, and Energy Division will include Integrated Pest

Management Services Performance Based Contract (PBC) Generic Performance Work Statements in all new Pest Management contracts. This includes, but is not limited to;

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, Integrated Pest Management Plan, Contractor’s Work Plan, Pest Management Record Form DD-1532 or the 63d RD Pest Management Record Form.

A copy of each contract dealing with pest control will be forwarded to the 63d RD

IPMC. Certain information is required from the contractors applying pesticides.

Appendix A contains a Pest Management Record Form that is provided to the contractors to record and report their operations.

A current Pesticide Use List (PUL) that contains a list of pesticides approved by the AEC is also provided to the contractors. The type of pesticides to be used at USAR facilities is limited to those on PUL, unless approved by the IPMC.

4.2 Inter-Service Support Agreements

Some 63d RD facilities may obtain pest management services through inter-service support agreements with military installations on which they are tenants or which are located in the vicinity.

4.3 Government Purchase Cards

Pest management services obtained via Government Purchase Cards (GPC) or similar contract mechanisms will meet all requirements of DoDI 4150.07 and the most current U.S. Army Contracting Agency’s Government Purchase Card Operating Procedures. Any purchases conducted shall be done in accordance with this plan. G9G9

5.0 ADMINISTRATION

5.1 Reports and Records

The IPMC/QAE is responsible for maintaining copies (electronic or paper) of all in-house and contracted pest management operations (pesticide use, surveillance, etc.). See the Pest Management Record Form in Appendix A.

Pest surveillance and control operations will be recorded on the Pest Management

Record Form. A copy of this record will be sent to the 63d Environmental Division on a monthly basis and will become a permanent record of pest management activities.

Records of pesticides used at 63d RD facilities will be compiled at the end of each FY for compliance with the DoD Measures of Merit (MOM) from DoDI 4150.07 (See Section 7.7 and Table 2 for the DoD Pest Management Measures of Merit). All pesticides used must be reported in pounds of active ingredient. In order to calculate the amount of pesticides being applied by contractors, certain information should be obtained from the contractor.

The type of information needed, as well as other information needed to fill out the Pest Management Record Form, can be found in Appendix A. The AFOS or Facility Coordinator will request this information from the contractor whenever pesticides are applied at their facilities. The contractor shall submit the PMRs to the 63d on a monthly basis.

5.2 Training

The 63d RD IPMC will receive training in the elements of the DoD pest management program pertinent to the 63d RD. In addition, Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) training is also appropriate since exposure to pesticides may occur during the course of the job.

Training certificates awarded to the above listed personnel are provided in Appendix E.

Table 1: 63d RD personnel have received DoD Pest Management Training:

Trained Date Trained Accreditation

Number Expiration Date

Lisa Gonzales 29 JUL 2016 IPMC-105-16 31 JUL 2019

USAR Center Facility Coordinators must be familiar with their quality assurance responsibilities and with the requirements outlined in this Plan. Ideally, Facility Coordinators receive basic pest management training (coordinated by the IPMC) from DoD, state, or local personnel in order to enhance their ability to conduct surveillance and manage the pest management program at their facilities. All Facility Coordinators should review the 63d RD’s training tutorial on “Self-Help Pest Control”.

Contracted pest controllers will be state-certified in the appropriate Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) pesticide applicator categories.

5.3 Quality Assurance/Quality Control

The IPMC is responsible for implementing the IPMP and for ensuring the quality of all pest management activities performed or contracted by the Facility Coordinators. Work performed by contracted pest management personnel will be evaluated based on the adherence to: 1) the contract scope of work statement negotiated through the 63d RD Regional Engineer, 2) the requirements outlined in this Plan, and 3) the pest management operational procedures.

5.4 Design/Review of New Construction

While primary engineering may be accomplished by USACE, construction projects within the 63d RD and its supported facilities are reviewed with pest prevention and control in mind. The IPMC and USACE Engineer Office personnel review the design of new buildings or other structures to ensure that insect and rodent entry points and potential harborage have been eliminated.

Assistance can be provided by USAPHC personnel on request.

5.5 Reviews

Periodic oversight and review by qualified personnel of the Pest Management Program is performed to ensure that Commanders and program managers at all levels of Command receive timely and accurate information for proper management decisions.

Internal Reviews. As part of the Environmental Performance Assessment System

(EPAS) program, the 63d RD Environmental Division will conduct Installation reviews 2 out of every 3 years. These reviews are performed to monitor regulatory compliance.

External Reviews. External reviews will be conducted every 3 years either by sponsored compliance-based program reviewers, sponsored consultants, or by non-DoD government agencies.

On-Site Reviews. As part of the EPAS program, on-site reviews will be conducted every 3 years and will address compliance problems with government regulations or Army Pest Management Program objectives, or during pest management emergencies.

Findings. The Facility Coordinator or IPMC will notify appropriate personnel of findings from on-site visits that may involve pest quarantine or pest management related environmental or health and safety issues.

6.0 PRIORITY OF PEST MANAGEMENT

Pest management requirements at each 63d RD USAR facility vary considerably. This section lists the major pest categories of possible concern at the USAR Centers. The priority will vary according to specific sites. See Appendix F for surveillance and control methods for each pest.

6.1 DISEASE VECTORS AND MEDICALLY IMPORTANT ARTHROPODS

6.1.1 Ticks

The tick populations in the 63d RD region are of concern both as a nuisance and disease threat.

Troops can be exposed to ticks during training. Edge habitats, such as areas where grassy fields meet stands of trees, bushes, and shrubs are favorite places for deer to forage and mice to burrow or nest and are likely to be infested with ticks waiting for a passing host.

Personnel conducting outdoor activities can minimize tick exposure by wearing appropriate clothing, applying tick repellent, and performing personal hygiene inspections upon return to camp (see Appendix B, DoD Arthropod Repellent System).

There are several tick-borne diseases in the region of the 63d RD: Lyme disease, Colorado tick fever, ehrlichiosis, tick-borne relapsing fever, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), and tularemia. The vectors of these diseases include the western black legged tick (Ixodes pacificus), the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis), the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum), the American dog tick (dermacentor variabilis), the Rocky Mountain wood tick (dermacentor andersoni), the Pacific Coast tick (dermacentor occidentalis), and soft ticks (ornithodoros spp.); all are found in various areas where the 63d RD maintains facilities or uses other land for training.

The western blacklegged tick and black legged tick are the primary vectors of the

Lyme disease spirochete, Borellia burgdorferi, as well as the rickettsia responsible for human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE) and human monocytic ehrlichiosis (HME). The adult black-legged tick is roughly half the size of a dog tick and approximately the size of a period on a printed page in its nymphal stage. Lyme disease is usually transmitted by the nymphs, which are primarily active in late spring and early summer. The blacklegged tick can be found in Arkansas, California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and in isolated higher elevation areas in Arizona.

The lone star tick is the suspected vector of Ehrlichia chaffeensis, the causative agent of HME. These ticks are common in the southern states but decrease in prevalence further north. The distribution of ehrlichiosis is unclear. Current information indicates that the disease is more common in southern states.

The American dog tick and the Rocky Mountain wood tick are vectors of RMSF.

These two species are similar in appearance and are reddish-brown with white or yellow markings. The male tick is about 1/8 inch long, and the female is slightly larger. The American dog tick, Rocky Mountain wood tick, and the Pacific Coast tick are vectors of tularemia. The Pacific Coast tick differs from the American dog tick in appearance by having some gray on their bodies. The American dog tick and the Pacific Coast tick are found throughout the 63d region, except Nevada and Arizona. The Rocky Mountain wood tick is found throughout the 63d RD region.

Soft ticks are also found within the 63d RD region. Their appearance varies depending on species from sandy brown to reddish brown to dark brown. Soft ticks differ from the hard ticks in that their body shape is oval and the head and mouthparts are hidden underneath the body. Soft ticks are also more flesh-like in appearance and do not have the hard, flattened exterior of ticks such as the brown dog tick, American dog tick, and similar species.

Tick populations will vary considerably from site to site within the region. The relative risk of contracting any of the tick-borne diseases will also vary according to areas within the region.

Site-specific information can be obtained by surveillance or through local health authorities. In general, chemical control of tick populations is not recommended. Stress should be placed on the use of personal protective measures followed by avoidance of tick habitat and habitat modification. Surveillance is necessary to determine the relative risk of exposure to tick-borne diseases. Ticks found on personnel, pets, or during tick drags can be sent to USAPHC for identification and disease testing. Information can be found at the following website:

https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/envirohealth/epm/Pages/HumanTickTestKitProgram.aspx

6.1.2 Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are not considered a major pest in most of the 63d RD region. However, in some areas, encephalitis and West Nile virus can be transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. In Southern California, malaria may be transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes that pick up the parasite after feeding on individuals usually coming north from Mexico or other parts of Central America. A listing of mosquito species, with their vector potential, can usually be obtained from local, county or state health departments in the area where the USAR facilities are located. In addition to the health threat, mosquito populations may reach nuisance levels at which normal work and recreational activities may be negatively impacted.

Aedes spp. mosquitoes are vectors of arboviruses such as Zika virus, which is transmitted by Aedes aegypti and possibly Aedes albopicus. Currently, several countries in the Americas are reporting locally transmitted cases, including Mexico. To date, there have been no locally transmitted cases in the continental United States (CONUS), but locally transmitted cases have been reported in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. A number of imported travel-related cases of Zika have been reported in the CONUS with recent outbreaks, the number of cases among travelers visiting in or returning to the CONUS will increase. The AFPMB Technical Guide No.

47, Aedes Mosquito Vector Control can be found at this website:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/docs/techguides/tg47.pdf

6.1.3 Spiders

Black widow spiders (Latrodectus mactans and Latrodectus spp.) are often found in undisturbed places in warehouses, storage areas, and in and around buildings. Although these spiders are poisonous, few, if any, problems are encountered. Brown spiders (Loxosceles recluse and

Loxosceles spp.) are often found in undisturbed habitats in attics, cellars, and lofts of buildings.

The most common brown spider is the brown recluse (L. reclusa). It is known to enter homes and buildings and inhabit shoes and other articles of clothing. All species are venomous to varying degrees and their bite often results in scarring due to the necrotic nature of their venom.

6.1.4 Bees and wasps

Bees and wasps (including yellow jackets and hornets) are occasionally found in and around buildings and other structures. The stings can be painful and cause allergic reactions in some individuals.

6.1.5 Scorpions

Scorpions often invade buildings located in arid desert areas, particularly in Arizona. The stings are not usually lethal, but can be very painful.

6.1.6 Red Imported Fire Ants

Red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) are common in Texas and Arkansas. Stings from this ant can result in the formation of pustules, which may become infected and could result in scarring. Susceptible individuals may experience anaphylactic reactions following stings from this type of ant.

6.1.7 Mice

Mice occasionally invade buildings and cause damage to food and other products. In addition, mice present a potential human health threat of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). This disease results from the inhalation of the aerosolized virus found in the feces and urine of rodents, particularly deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) and white-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus). Although this disease is relatively rare, the high fatality rate (50-percent) emphasizes the importance of awareness and prevention. The majority of HPS cases occur in the southern states. Personnel who handle mice and other small mammals should refer to the AFPMB Technical Guide No. 41 Protection from Rodent-Borne Diseases with Special Emphasis on Occupational Exposure to Hantavirus (Appendix I).

6.2 Quarantine and Regulated Pests

The IPMC will coordinate with the local U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspector to determine requirements regarding inspection of cargo for the presence of eggs, larvae, or adult insects, which the USDA has prohibited from entering certain geographic areas. Any retrograde cargo that is received will be inspected inside the common carrier (e.g., truck, aircraft) used for transport. If any signs of live pests or plant/soil material are present, then the shipping container will be sealed and impounded to prevent discharge of the contents. The local USDA inspector will be notified, and further disposition of the materiel will be made following a joint inspection.

Ballast water carrying regulated pests from outside the San Francisco Bay area needs to be dumped outside the Golden Gate Bridge prior to entrance (481st Transportation Company at Mare Island USAR Center).

6.3 Real Property Pests (Structural/Wood Destroying Pests)

Feral Pigs cause damage to real property and native habitat and may pose a physical threat to people. They are not native to the Americas and they lack natural predators. They cause damage by rooting or direct consumption of plants and animals. As a result, they destroy habitat creating erosion, and alter water chemistry. As the populations grow, they are pushed onto occupied property damaging landscaping and irrigation. The population is growing rapidly in the US and the number in Texas is approximately one-third of the total US population. Feral pigs are present at TX213 Bryan ARC and damage to real property has occurred. There is potential for this to occur at other rural facilities as well. Feral pigs should be kept from 63d facilities where they are causing damage using fencing as a first line of defense, and as necessary, implement trapping and removing.

Subterranean termites cause damage to wooden buildings and other structures. Formosan subterranean termites are native to Central America and the Far East, but have been introduced in the United States. They have been documented in Texas and are considered the most aggressive and economically devastating termites in the country. Carpenter ants occasionally invade wooden structures, particularly where wet conditions exist. Damage is kept to a minimum by early detection of termite presence during annual surveys of wooden structures. Facility Coordinators, building occupants, and contracted pest controllers conduct these surveys.

6.4 Stored Products Pests

Stored food items may become infested by stored products pests. Very few food items are stored in the USAR facilities. Meals ready to eat (MREs) are occasionally stored in some of the 63d RD warehouses. Sanitation and inspection of incoming food items minimizes stored product pest infestations. Insecticide treatments are used as a last resort to eliminate these pests. Common stored product pests include saw-toothed grain beetles, red flour beetles, moths, carpet beetles, and other dermestids. Stored food pests are usually not a problem within the RD facilities.

6.5 Ornamental Plant and Turf Pests

Various insect pests can infest trees and shrubs, resulting in damage or destruction to the plants. Tent caterpillars can occasionally cause problems. Other pests in this category may also require occasional control.

6.6 Invasive Vegetation

Weeds along fence lines, on road shoulders, paved surfaces, and around buildings require control using appropriate herbicides. Some control of invasive vegetation is done mechanically (e.g., mowing and trimming). Noxious weeds found in the 63d RD region are controlled in accordance with federal and state noxious weed laws. When noxious weeds are encountered, care is taken to ensure that nearby non-target plants are not adversely affected. See Section 7.7 for additional information regarding invasive vegetation management.

6.7 Other Animal Pests

Wide varieties of vertebrates occasionally invade buildings and/or destroy property. Animals such as gophers, skunks, raccoons, squirrels, snakes, and feral dogs and cats periodically require control. In some parts of southern California, Roof and Norway (brown, wharf, or sewer) rats may be a problem in warehouses, particularly where food is stored. Wharf rats at Mare Island are a problem on and off board ships.

6.8 Household and Nuisance Pests

Crawling insects (e.g., ants, cockroaches, crickets, beetles) and spiders may require control in food service facilities, warehouses, offices and other administrative buildings. The remainder of the pests in this category constitutes minor pest problems. Proper sanitation and housekeeping will do much to discourage these pests.

7.0 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

7.1 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, rivers) unless use in such sites is specifically approved on the label.

There are no child development centers, medical treatment facilities, or family housing on the USAR Centers in the 63d RD. Special precautions are taken if pesticides are applied in kitchens or dining facilities.

7.2 Invasive Species Management

The 63d RD developed an Invasive Species Management Plan (ISMP) in June 2006 for the states that were under the command of the former 63d Regional Readiness Command, which included Arizona, California, and Nevada. The ISMP represents the efforts of the 63d RD Environmental Division to address the overarching goal of implementing a coordinated approach to minimizing the ecological, fiscal, and training-related impacts of invasive species on DoD lands within the Command. The ISMP also serves as the Command response to its invasive species management requirements as set forth in EO 13112 of February 3, 1999 - Invasive Species (EO 13112) and subsequent Federal and DoD regulations. The ISMP is available for review at the 63d RD Environmental Office.

7.3 Endangered/Protected Species and Critical Habitats

The 63d RD IPMC will periodically evaluate ongoing pest control operations and evaluate all new pest control operations to assure compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Pest management operations that are likely to have a negative impact on endangered or protected species or their habitats are not conducted without the appropriate level of consideration required under the ESA and AR 200-1 by the 63d RD Environmental Division and without prior approval from the G9-ODR Pest Management Program Manager. Appendix J contains a list of facilities where protected species and/or critical habitat have the potential to occur, along with any special instructions for those facilities containing sensitive environmental or natural resources. Protected migratory birds (which pose a threat or nuisance concern) periodically occur in the 63d RD region. These species cannot be controlled without first coordinating proposed actions with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and obtaining applicable permits, if required. See Appendix J for more information.

As outlined in Federal Register Notice 70FR66392, Number 66392 of 2 November 2005, geographically specific use limitations are necessary for protection of endangered species and to ensure that pesticide registrations comply with the ESA as well as the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Those use limitations are identified for pesticide users through Endangered Species Protection Bulletins (ESPBs) referenced on the labels of the pesticide product.

7.4 Environmental Documentation

A Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA), which specifically addresses the pest management program on Army Reserve installations and facilities, was signed into effect on 23 March 2003. This Plan is referenced in the assessment as documentation of pesticide use. The PEA is maintained on file in the 63d RD Environmental Office.

Pests and pesticides have the potential to cause harm to the environment. The 63d RD is committed to supporting pest management within the Command. The establishment of the IPMP is part of that commitment. Spill contingency plans are maintained at each USAR Center with a copy maintained at the 63d RD Environmental Division. Pesticides used on property belonging to the 63d RD are treated as hazardous materials in these plans. Pesticide use on property where the 63d RD is a tenant is addressed in the host installation’s spill contingency plans. All chemicals are handled and/or disposed in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

7.5 Pesticide Spills and Remediation

Contracted pesticide applicators are required to maintain a portable spill kit in any vehicle used during pesticide application on government property. Pesticide spill cleanup procedures, notification procedures, and a list of components of the spill kit can be found in the Armed Forces Pest Management Board’s Technical Information Memorandum 15.

Spill contingency plans have been prepared within the 63d RD. The type of pesticides used at the USAR Centers and other facilities are all in the EPA General Use category and are limited to Self-Help type products or commercially applied herbicides, rodenticides, and insecticides. Other than Self-Help type items, there are no pesticides stored in any 63d RD facilities. The impact on the environment from spills or accidents involving Self-Help pesticides is negligible.

7.6 Pollution Prevention (P2)

The pest management program, as outlined in this Plan complies with, whenever possible, EO 12856 dated 3 August 1993, Federal Compliance with Right-to-Know Laws and Pollution Prevention Requirements. The control of pests with pesticides is considered only after non-chemical control methods have been exhausted. Integrated pest management strategies, which emphasize non-chemical control, provide the basic framework of the pest management program.

7.7 Environmental Measures of Merit

In 1994, the Army approved three MOMs that defined the course of Pest Management programs. The MOMs were revised in July 2004 and again in 2019. These measures continue to mandate a current pest management plan, DoD applicators certified within two years of employment, contract applicators certified when the contract is awarded, and a new mandate to maintain or reduce the amount of pesticides with a numerical value of 420,000 PAI collectively per year. The 63d RD fully supports these goals and continues to strive to meet the objectives of these three MOMs.

Table 2. DoD Pest Management Measures of Merit

Measures of

Merit IPM goals

IPM Planning All DoD installations will maintain IPM plans that are reviewed and approved by a DOD-certified PMC and annually updated by the

IPMC.

Pesticide Use The DoD will maintain or reduce total pesticide use on DoD installations to a level no greater than 425,000 pounds (average usage of the fiscal years 2007 and 2009 usage) of active ingredient per year.

Pesticide Applicator Certification

All DoD pesticide applicators will be certified. Direct-hire employees, certified in accordance with Volumes 1 and 2 of DoDM 4150.07, have up to 2 years to become certified after initial employment.

Contracted employees must have appropriate State or HN certification in the…