Attachment_0003_NAS__Key_West_Integrated_Pest_Management_Plan_(2012).pdf

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

PLAN

Naval Air Station Key West

Florida

PREPARED BY

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Pest Management Plan Annual Review

Year Completion Date Pest Management Coordinator

Copies of changes to the Pest Management Consultant (Annual) Date Completed

Scheduled On-Site Pest Management Technical Review

Scheduled Date Pest Management Coordinator Pest Management Consultant Date

Review Completed

Note: DoD Pest Management Consultants review installation pest management programs on-site at least every 3 years. These on-site reviews will be conducted in conjunction with compliance evaluations and/or Navy Entomology Center of Excellence (NECE) shore station reviews whenever possible.

Table of Contents i

Executive Summary ………………………………………………………………………………………….ES-I 1 Introduction 1-1

1.1 THE PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN ......................................................................................................... 1-1

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

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

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

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

1.1.5 Plan Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 1-2

1.1.5.1 Internal Review ........................................................................................................................ 1-2

1.1.5.2 Off-site Review ........................................................................................................................ 1-2

1.1.5.3 On-site Review ......................................................................................................................... 1-2

1.1.5.4 Plan Rewrite ............................................................................................................................. 1-2

1.2 INSTALLATION BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................ 1-2

1.2.1 Location and Facilities ................................................................................................................. 1-2

1.2.2 Facilities’ Descriptions and Missions .......................................................................................... 1-2

1.2.2.1 Naval Air Station Key West, Key West, Florida ...................................................................... 1-2

1.3 PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OVERVIEW ...................................................................................... 1-3

1.3.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.3.2 Pest Management Objectives ....................................................................................................... 1-3

1.3.3 Program Requirements ................................................................................................................. 1-3

1.3.3.1 Administration ......................................................................................................................... 1-3

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

2 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 2-1

2.1 FUNCTIONAL AREAS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................................................... 2-1

2.1.1 Installation Commanding Officer................................................................................................. 2-1

2.1.2 Installation Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) ..................................................................... 2-1

2.1.3 Facilities Management Facilities Service Division ...................................................................... 2-1

2.1.4 Naval Ambulatory Care Clinic Occupational and Preventive Medicine Department .................. 2-2

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

2.1.6 Public Works Department Environmental Division ..................................................................... 2-2

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

2.1.8 Commissary ................................................................................................................................. 2-3

2.1.9 Morale, Welfare and Recreation .................................................................................................. 2-3

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

2.1.11 Housing Manager ......................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.1.12 All Installation Personnel and Housing Residents ....................................................................... 2-3

2.1.13 Pesticide Approval ....................................................................................................................... 2-4

2.1.14 Pesticide Labels and Material Safety Data Sheets ....................................................................... 2-4

2.2 RECORDS AND REPORTING ................................................................................................................. 2-4

2.3 TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING...................................................................................... 2-4

2.3.1 Requirements for DoD applicators ............................................................................................... 2-5

2.3.2 Requirements for commercial contractor applicators ................................................................... 2-5

2.3.2.1 Grounds maintenance ............................................................................................................... 2-5

2.3.2.2 Structural Pest Control ............................................................................................................. 2-6

2.3.2.3 Mosquito Control ..................................................................................................................... 2-6

2.3.3 Pest Management Performance Assesment Representative ......................................................... 2-6

2.3.4 Installation Pest Management Coordinators ................................................................................. 2-6

2.4 PEST MANAGEMENT CONTRACTING .................................................................................................. 2-6

2.4.1 Contract Specifications and Review ............................................................................................ 2-6

2.4.2 Contract Quality Assurance ......................................................................................................... 2-6

3 Operations 3-1

3.1 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM) .......................................................................................... 3-1 ii

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

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

3.2 CURRENT PEST MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS ..................................................................................... 3-2

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

3.2.1.1 Cockroaches .............................................................................................................................. 3-2

3.2.1.2 Preventive Control Measures .................................................................................................... 3-2

3.2.2 Grounds Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.2.2.1 Turf and Ornamental Pests........................................................................................................ 3-3

3.2.2.2 Weed Control ............................................................................................................................ 3-3

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

3.2.4 Structural pests .............................................................................................................................. 3-4

3.2.4.1 Structural pests (Subterranean Termites, Dry-wood Termites, Wood Boring Beetles, etc.) ..... 3-4

3.2.4.2 Structural Control Program ....................................................................................................... 3-4

3.2.4.3 Utility Pole Inspection Program ................................................................................................ 3-4

3.2.5 Administration of Termite Treatment Contracts and Warrantees ................................................. 3-4

3.2.6 Stored Products Pests .................................................................................................................... 3-4

3.2.6.1 Dermestid Beetles ..................................................................................................................... 3-5

3.2.6.2 MRE Stores ............................................................................................................................... 3-5

3.2.7 Health Related Pests ..................................................................................................................... 3-5

3.2.7.1 Mosquito Surveillance .............................................................................................................. 3-5

3.2.7.2 Prominent Mosquito Species of Florida .................................................................................... 3-5

3.2.7.3 Mosquito Control ...................................................................................................................... 3-5

3.2.7.4 Filth Fly Management ............................................................................................................... 3-6

3.2.7.5 Red Imported Fire Ant .............................................................................................................. 3-6

3.2.7.6 Rodent Management ................................................................................................................. 3-6

3.2.7.7 Bird Management ..................................................................................................................... 3-6

3.2.7.8 Feral Cat and Raccoon Management ........................................................................................ 3-7

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

3.2.8.1 Responsibilities ......................................................................................................................... 3-7

3.2.8.2 Self-help Program ..................................................................................................................... 3-7

3.2.8.3 Change-of-Occupancy Pest Control.......................................................................................... 3-7

3.2.8.4 Pet Management ....................................................................................................................... 3-7

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

3.2.9.1 Application of liquid and dust formulations in occupied spaces ............................................... 3-8

3.2.9.2 Preventive or Scheduled Pesticide Treatments ......................................................................... 3-8

3.2.9.3 Electrically Operated Devices ................................................................................................... 3-8

3.3 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................................... 3-8

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

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

3.3.2.1 Pesticide Regulation ................................................................................................................. 3-8

3.3.2.2 Enforcement .............................................................................................................................. 3-8

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

3.3.3.1 Primary Pesticide Regulations .................................................................................................. 3-9

3.3.3.2 Other Regulations ..................................................................................................................... 3-9

3.4 PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................... 3-9

3.4.1 Pesticide Selection ........................................................................................................................ 3-9

3.4.2 Pesticide Procurement by DoD Personnel .................................................................................. 3-10

3.4.3 Pesticide Storage ......................................................................................................................... 3-10

3.4.3.1 Pesticide Storage ..................................................................................................................... 3-10

3.4.3.2 Retail Sale Pesticide Storage .................................................................................................. 3-10

3.4.3.3 Vehicles .................................................................................................................................. 3-10

3.4.4 Mixing ........................................................................................................................................ 3-10 iii

3.4.5 Application ................................................................................................................................. 3-10

3.4.5.1 Service containers .................................................................................................................. 3-10

3.4.5.2 Equipment .............................................................................................................................. 3-10

3.4.5.3 Pesticide Application ............................................................................................................. 3-10

3.4.6 Post-Application Clean Up ........................................................................................................ 3-11

3.5 PESTICIDE DISPOSAL......................................................................................................................... 3-11

3.5.1 In-House Pest Management ....................................................................................................... 3-11

3.5.1.1 Sprayer Clean-Outs ................................................................................................................ 3-11

3.5.1.2 Empty Containers ................................................................................................................... 3-11

3.5.1.3 Rinse Water ............................................................................................................................ 3-11

3.5.1.4 Excess Pesticides .................................................................................................................... 3-11

3.5.2 Contractors ................................................................................................................................. 3-11

3.6 CANCELLED PESTICIDES ................................................................................................................... 3-11

4 Health and Safety 4-1

4.1 PESTICIDE APPLICATOR AND PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................... 4-1

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

4.1.1.1 Direct Contact Toxic Chemical Exposure ................................................................................ 4-1

4.1.1.2 Heat .......................................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.1.3 Noise ........................................................................................................................................ 4-1

4.1.1.4 Eye Hazards ............................................................................................................................. 4-1

4.1.1.5 Blood-borne Pathogens (Disease Hazards) .............................................................................. 4-1

4.1.1.6 Inhalation Hazards ................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.1.7 Electrical and Fire Hazards ...................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.1.8 Head Impact, fall, and Trip Hazards ........................................................................................ 4-2

4.1.1.9 Exposure to Harmful Animals.................................................................................................. 4-2

4.1.1.10 Fumigation Hazard ............................................................................................................... 4-2

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

4.1.2.1 Operational Risk Management ................................................................................................. 4-2

4.1.2.2 Training and education ............................................................................................................. 4-2

4.1.2.3 Personal Protective Equipment ................................................................................................ 4-2

4.1.2.4 Industrial Hygiene Survey ........................................................................................................ 4-3

4.1.2.5 Medical Surveillance Program ................................................................................................. 4-3

4.1.2.6 Fumigation project safety ......................................................................................................... 4-3

4.2 PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................................................... 4-3

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

4.2.1.1 Direct contact with pesticides .................................................................................................. 4-3

4.2.1.2 Pesticide drift ........................................................................................................................... 4-3

4.2.1.3 Contact with contaminated water ............................................................................................. 4-3

4.2.1.4 Injury due to animals ................................................................................................................ 4-3

4.2.1.5 Fumigation hazards .................................................................................................................. 4-4

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

4.2.2.1 Proper timing of pest control operations .................................................................................. 4-4

4.2.2.2 Preventing pesticide drift ......................................................................................................... 4-4

4.2.2.3 Water protection ....................................................................................................................... 4-4

4.2.2.4 Prevent tampering with animal traps ........................................................................................ 4-4

4.2.2.5 Protection of fumigation sites .................................................................................................. 4-4

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

4.2.3.1 Section 302: Emergency Planning Notification ....................................................................... 4-5

4.2.3.2 Section 304: Emergency Release Notification ......................................................................... 4-5

4.2.3.3 Section 311 and 312: Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting ............................................ 4-5

4.2.3.4 Section 313: Toxic Chemical Release Reporting ..................................................................... 4-5

4.2.4 IPM in Schools, Child Development Facilities and Public Buildings .......................................... 4-5 iv

4.2.4.1 SPECIFIC STATE LAWS:....................................................................................................... 4-5 5 Environmental Considerations 5-1

5.1 VULNERABLE ASSETS .......................................................................................................................... 5-1

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

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

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

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

5.1.5 Public perception .......................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2 MANAGING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ............................................................................................... 5-2

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

5.2.1.1 Pest management impact on natural resources .......................................................................... 5-2

5.2.1.2 Minimizing impact risks ........................................................................................................... 5-2

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

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

6 Emergency Pest Management 6-1

6.1 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES ......................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1.1 The Emergency Disease Vector Plan ............................................................................................ 6-1

6.2 AGRICULTURAL EMERGENCIES ........................................................................................................... 7-1

6.3 EMERGENCY PEST MANAGEMENT RESOURCES ................................................................................. 7-1

7 Program Resources 7-1

7.1 NAVFAC ATLANTIC ........................................................................................................................ 7-1

7.2 NAVY ENTOMOLOGY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (NECE) .................................................................. 7-1

7.2.1 Navy Entomology Center of Excellence Jacksonville, FL ........................................................... 7-1

7.2.2 Naval Environmental Health Center ............................................................................................. 7-1

7.3 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE ........................................................ 7-2

7.3.1 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) ........................................... 7-2

7.3.2 State of Florida Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control ............................................................. 7-2 v

Appendices

Appendix Content A Maps1

B

Abbreviations and Definitions2

C

Coordination3

D

IPMP Update Form & Program Review4

E

Pesticides5

F

Equipment6

G

Contracts7

H

Pest Control Programs8

I

Environmental9

J

Emergency Disease Vector Control Plan / Mosquito Distribution List10

K

Applicator Licenses and Certifications, Appointment Letters11

L

Laws and Publications12

M

Other N End Note References And Links To The Cd Rom IPMP13

List of Figures

No. Description Pg.

List of Tables

No. Description Pg.

1-1 Pest Management Administration Program Requirements 1-5 2-1 2-7 Current Pest Management Contracts 3-1 Comparison of Traditional Pest Control and IPM Methods 3-1

ES-I

Executive Summary This Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) provides a comprehensive, long-range document that captures all the pest management operations and pesticide-related activities conducted at Naval Air Station Key West.

It incorporates pest management practices and the local, State, Federal and Department of Defense regulations conforming to the requirements of DoD Instruction 4150.7 and OPNAVINST 6250 while providing comprehensive information to Station staff and internal and external compliance auditors.

Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC LANT & NAVFAC SE) Applied Biology Branch prepared this plan, from data collected through pest management data collection, on-site observations, and interviews with Station personnel, and document reviews. Additional information was obtained from the Navy Entomology Center of Excellence (NECE) NAS Jacksonville, FL.

The mission of Naval Air Station Key West “supports operational and readiness requirements for Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, National Guard units, federal agencies, and allied forces."

The main goal of the various pest control functions is to support this mission. In addition, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, provides a valuable recreational source to the Station. Pest control services are needed at the Naval Station to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

(7) Provide control of invasive, exotic vegetation and other nuisance plants and animals within Threatened and Endangered species habitat and other natural areas.

Contract personnel must meet state certification requirements specified by contract. Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) must successfully take an initial Pest Control QAE Course must successfully pass a DOD pest control training and recertification course every three years to maintain their certification.

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

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1 In troduc tion 1

1.1 The Pes t Management P lan

1.1.1 Scope

The Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) is a long-range, comprehensive planning and operational document that establishes the strategy and methods for conducting a safe, effective, and environmentally sound integrated pest management (IPM) program. The IPMP covers all pest management and pesticide-related activities conducted by civilian and military DoD personnel and commercial contractors within all functional areas of NAS Key West. A glossary of abbreviations used in this document is found in Appendix B.

1.1.2 Author ity

OPNAVINST 6250.4b14 and OPNAVINST 5090.1C15 require all Navy activities that apply pesticides to have an IPMP. OPNAVINST 6250.4b16 incorporates DoD Instruction 4150.717, DoD Pest Management Program, as an enclosure. Thus, all references to the OPNAV Instruction refer to the DoD Instruction as well.

OPNAVINST 6250.4B and a list of other regulations and guidance associated with Navy installation pest management programs are included in Appendix L 18

1.1.3 Purpose and Structure

. The Plan is fully implemented upon the review and signature of the Installation Commanding Officer (ICO).

The IPMP provides a comprehensive overview of pest management and pesticide related operations on NAS Key West and serves as a reference by all installation personnel. The Plan structure is as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

Section 6 describes emergencies that are the result of infestations.

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

Appendices provide references and supporting documents.

1.1.4 Plan Implementation

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

1 NOTE: Throughout this document, references are indicated with endnotes. These endnotes are used to direct the reader to the IPMP CD-Rom appendices section or to a website where the file is located. Due to computer restrictions, hyperlinks to these files may not work and the reader must manually select the referenced file.

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1.1.5 Plan Maintenance

The IPMP must be reviewed annually and updated, if necessary once developed and implemented per (OPNAVINST 6250.4b) 19

1.1.5.1 In te rna l Review

. The installation Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) is responsible for maintaining the Plan.

An internal review is conducted annually by the IPMC in coordination with the pest management service providers (PMSP) and other functional area points of contact (POC). The review should include updating contract information, applicator certifications, pesticides and pest management operations to be used on the installation, and updating pesticide use records. The installation Internal Assessment Plan (IAP) for the pesticide program should be used to review compliance issues. The form in Appendix (D) should be completed and provided to the NAVFAC LANT APPLIED BIOLOGY professional pest management consultants (PPMC) for signature.

1.1.5.2 Off-s ite Review

The IPMC may request a review by the NAVFAC LANT APPLIED BIOLOGY PPMC for review of regulatory requirements, reporting and pesticide approval procedures.

1.1.5.3 On-s ite Review

The NAVFAC LANT APPLIED BIOLOGY PPMC shall perform an on-site review of the entire pest management program every 18 to 36 months to ensure compliance with the Plan. The review may be performed more frequently if extensive program problems exist or as requested by the activity.

1.1.5.4 Plan Rewrite

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

1.2 Ins ta lla tion Background

1.2.1 Location and Facilities

The Naval Air Station Key West complex occupies 6,461 acres of land distributed over fourteen (14) properties in the Florida Keys. Fourteen of the properties are located in the Lower Florida Keys within a seven-mile radius from the primary Boca Chica Field, on Boca Chica Key approximately 6.8 miles northeast of downtown Key West. Boca Chica Field encompasses 3,912 acres and consists of an airfield, administrative and industrial facilities, and recreational areas. The only property located outside the Lower Keys is a 68-acre, primarily undeveloped site in Key Largo. The Air Station is located in the city of Key West and in the unincorporated portion of Monroe County, Florida. It is located approximately 156 highway miles southwest of Miami and 90 miles north of Cuba. The complex provides space and services for 32 tenant commands including USAF, US Army, Coast Guard, and the Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) South.

1.2.2 Facilities’ Descr iptions and Missions

1.2.2.1 Naval Air S ta tion Key Wes t, Key Wes t, Flo rid a

The primary mission of the Naval Air Station is "To serve as the Navy's premier pilot training facility for transient tactical aviation squadrons, to maintain and operate facilities, and to provide services and materials in support of this nation's military aviation activities as directed by the Chief of Naval Operations."

A secondary mission is to support Tenant and Supported Unit Commands.

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1.3 Pes t Management Program Overview

1.3.1 Overview

Pest control services are provided through a contracted pest control service. A contractor provides right-of-way weed control, pest control in industrial areas and housing; and mosquito abatement. A Pest Management Service provider (PMSP) conducts all outdoor turf and ornamental pest management. The NAS Key West Public Works Department Environmental Division conducts surveys and directs invasive, exotic plant control, and provides quality assurance and contract oversight for the PMSP management programs. Wood preservation, prevents wood destroying pests and is an important pest management operation.

1.3.2 Pest Management Objectives

The objectives of the NAS Key West pest management program are:

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

2. The prevention of pest damage to equipment and subsistence used to support the operational mission of the activities and tenant commands. Millions of dollars of high tech equipment and materiels are maintained and stored on NAS Key West. This materiel is susceptible to physical damage by pests. Rodents, for example, can cause considerable damage to electronic equipment through gnawing on electrical components.

3. Vegetation management to protect the local environment. The introduction of non-native species of plants can increase the risk of fire and degrade the surrounding native environment that is home to a number of rare, endangered and threatened animal and plant species. The federal, state and local governments work cooperatively to control invasive plant and animal species.

4. The protection of government real property, materiel and aesthetics. Buildings and roads that form the infrastructure of the Station are susceptible to pest damage. Termites can cause extensive damage to wooden structures if not adequately prevented and controlled. Weeds can cause damage to roadways and increase the risk of fire. Rodents and insects may infest equipment and materiel, chewing through wiring, shorting electrical switches, panels, damaging food stores, and transmitting diseases.

5. Reduce the use and dependence on pesticides. The reduction of pesticides requires an Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM). This IPM program relies on intense inspections, pest identification, and the selection of a variety of control methods that is best for the situation.

1.3.3 Program Requirements

1.3.3.1 Ad minis tra tion

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

1.3.3.2 Opera tions

Pest management on NAS Key West includes the following categories of operations:

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

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

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

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

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

Invasive plant species - Removal of invasive, non-native species of plants that are detrimental to rare, threatened and endangered species, native plants and animals and their habitats.

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

Wood preservation – Treated wood used for utility poles, railroad ties, and pier pilings and fenders.

Table 1-1. Pest Management Administration Program Requirements

Requirement Description Reference Responsibility PLANNING Review and revise the Pest

Management Plan annually. OPNAVINST 6250.4b20

OPNAVINST

5090.121

IPMC

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

OPNAVINST

6250.4b22

OPNAVINST

5090.123

All pesticide applicators

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

OPNAVINST

6250.4b24

OPNAVINST

5090.1

IPMC in coordination with Contracted pesticide applicators and PMPARs.

REPORTING Compile and report all pest management operations to the

NAVFAC LANT APPLIED

BIOLOGY monthly.

OPNAVINST

6250.4b25

OPNAVINST

5090.126

IPMC in coordination with Contracted pesticide applicators and PMPARs.

PESTICIDE

APPLICATOR

QUALIFICATION

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

OPNAVINST

6250.4b27

OPNAVINST

5090.128

IPMC in coordination with Contracted pesticide

COMPLIANCE Ensure that all program elements are in compliance with all Federal regulations.

The Station is also encouraged to comply with County and State regulations.

OPNAVINST

6250.4b29

OPNAVINST

5090.130

FIFRA31

IPMC in coordination with Contracted pesticide applicators and PMPARs.

PESTICIDE

APPROVAL

Compile and submit list of new pesticides to the

NAVFAC LANT APPLIED

BIOLOGY for approval for use on the Station.

OPNAVINST

6250.4b32

OPNAVINST

5090.133

IPMC in coordination with Contracted pesticide

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Requirement Description Reference Responsibility

INTEGRATED

PEST

MANAGEMENT

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

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

136r-134

IPMC in coordination with Contracted pesticide applicators and PMPARs.

STORAGE Pesticides kept on installations must be procured and stored in accordance with installation, and Federal regulations.

The Station is also encouraged to comply with County and State regulations.

OPNAVINST

6250.4b35

TG 07 Pesticide Security 36

No storage facilities on activity.

CONTAINERS All containers used to store or transport a pesticide must have the original or copy of the original label attached;

Service containers must have attached label identifying person responsible for the container, name of chemical and signal word.

Appendices\Appendix L Laws, Regs & Publications\Florida Statutes and Codes\CHAPTER

5E-14 FAC .PDF37

Contractor Pesticide

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

OPNAVINST

6250.4b38

5E-14.103 Licensee Identification - Vehicles, Equipment39

Contractor Pesticide applicators / vehicle operators

APPLICATION Only registered pesticides will be used.

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

Contractor

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Requirement Description Reference Responsibility

CONTRACT

REVIEW

Review pest management contract specifications for compliance with the Pest Management Plan and submit to the

NAVFAC LANT

APPLIED BIOLOGY

for final review and approval prior to advertising.

OPNAVINST

6250.4b40

OPNAVINST 5090.1.

IPMC in coordination with Contracted pesticide provider and PMPARs and the contracting officer (KO).

APPLICATOR

SAFETY

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

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Naval Ambulatory Care Clinic, Safety Department, PMSP QC

OCCUPATIONAL

HAZARDS

MONITORING

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

OPNAVINST

6250.4b43

OPNAVINST

5100.23D44

Naval Ambulatory Care Clinic

CLEANING AND

DISPOSAL

Equipment shall be cleaned to prevent health and environmental hazards due. Rinseates from container and equipment rinsing should be prevented from entering storm drains and water bodies. Dispose of empty containers properly. Shall be preformed Off activity for contracted PMSP.

OPNAVINST

6250.4b45

40 CFR 165; 46

Contractor

SPILL

PREVENTION

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

OPNAVINST

6250.4b47;

5090.148

NAS Key West Spill Prevention and Control Instruction

Contractor

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2 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

2.1 Func tiona l Areas , Roles and Res pons ibilitie s

The pest management program is comprised of functional areas that are involved with pest and/or pesticide management. Functional areas perform the following in the program: 1) administer pest management operations, 2) store and/or display pesticides, 3) mix and apply pesticides, 4) conduct non-chemical pest management practices, 5) monitor or inspect pest prevention or control operations, 6) dispose of pesticides,

7) conduct pest surveillance, and 8) maintain application equipment. The success of the pest management program depends largely on a clear understanding by the personnel of the functional areas of their roles and responsibilities.

2.1.1 Installation Commanding Officer

Issue an appointment letter to designate a Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) in writing;

Approve, sign and support the implementation IPMP;

Ensure appropriate funding of pest management programs to provide for effective and safe control of pests based on pest management objectives for NAS Key West;

Ensure that installation personnel administering or performing pest control receive adequate training, and maintain pest management certification as required;

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

2.1.2 Installation Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC)

The Installation Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) is a collateral duty of the Natural Resources Manager in the Public Works Department Environmental Division. The IPMC will coordinate the NAS Key West pest management program including implementation, maintenance, review and annual update of the installation

IPMP;

• Coordinate revision of the IPMP every 5 years;

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

• Receive and consolidate pest management records from all contracted pesticide applicators and submit monthly to NAVFAC LANT APPLIED BIOLOGY; this may be delegated to the Facilities Support division PAR.

• Ensure current certification and continuing pest management training of the contracted pesticide applicators and pest management performance assessment representative (PMPARs);

• Receive and compile list of new pesticides and uses and equipment from all pest management service providers (PMSP) on the Station and submit to NAVFAC LANT APPLIED BIOLOGY for review and approval;

• Maintain current list of approved pesticides;

• Act as liaison between the Station and NAVFAC LANT APPLIED BIOLOGY and local, State of

Florida, and Federal agencies for pest management and pesticide regulatory issues;

• Ensure that the Station Contracting Officer submits pest management contract specifications to the

NAVFAC LANT APPLIED BIOLOGY PIPMC for review prior to advertising; and

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

2.1.3 Facilities Management Facilities Service

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

• Provide the PMPAR to monitor and evaluate the performance of the contract-provided service to ensure that pest control measures are being properly applied;

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• Coordinate pest management contract specifications prior to bidding with the IPMC for review prior to submittal to the NAVFAC LANT APPLIED BIOLOGY pest management consultant for review and final approval;

• Maintain copy of each contract on file;

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

• Document and maintain accurate records of all contractors’ pesticide applications and report actual pesticide use to the IPMC and NAVFAC LANT as directed.;

• Note pest situations and seek advice for corrective actions; and

• Maintain liaison with the IPMC.

2.1.3 Naval Ambulatory Care Clinic Occupational and Preventive Medicine Depar tment

Personnel in preventive medicine have the overall responsibility for ensuring prevention of vector-borne diseases and other health threats due to animals on the installation. Environmental health support is provided by the medical clinic. Responsibilities include:

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

• Conduct food service sanitation and habitability inspections at Station facilities;

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

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

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

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

• Provide occupational health and safety support for pesticide applicators;

• Maintain a record of pest management operations including food handling area surveys, mosquito trap surveys, mosquito control applications performed and other disease vector surveys preformed. This data should be provided the IPMC to provide station wide IPM coordination and data management;

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

2.1.4 U.S. Army Veter inary Services

The primary mission of the Army Veterinary Techs is to:

• Ensure protection of food from pests at the Commissary;

• Report pest infestations that require professional pest management services;

• Conduct surveillance for pests that…