16. NCS000465_Integrated Pest Management Plan_20210310

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Public Works Standard Operating Procedure
SUBJECT:
Integrated Pest Management Plan
Purpose:
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EFFECTIVE: November 24, 2015
SUPERCEDES: None
PREPARED BY:
Steve Dickinson
Parks and Grounds Superintendent
APPROVED BY:
Blake Mills, Public Works Director
To outline the procedures of the Integrated Pest Management Plan for the Parks,
Grounds, and Right of Ways maintained by the Parks and Landscape Division
Overview:
Based on the observations of the Turf and Landscape Specialist, a plan of
treatment will be carried out using a combination of mechanical, environmental,
and chemical methods to achieve the desired goal.
A minimalistic treatment approach will be followed in areas that the general
public will have the greatest exposure.
Procedure:
GENERAL IPM STRATEGIES
Pest management strategies may include education, exclusion, sanitation,
maintenance, biological and mechanical controls, and pre -approved, site -
appropriate pesticides.
An Integrated Pest Management decision shall consist of the following steps:
1. Identify pest species.
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Z. Estimate pest populations and compare to established action thresholds.
3. Select the appropriate management tactics based on current on -site
information.
4. Assess effectiveness of pest management.
5. Keep appropriate records.
Decisions concerning whether or not pesticides should be applied in a given
situation will be based on a review of all available options. Efforts will be made to
avoid the use of pesticides by adequate pest proofing of facilities, good sanitation
practices, selection of pest -resistant plant materials, and appropriate horticultural
practices.
When it is determined that a pesticide must be used in order to meet pest
management objectives, the least -hazardous material, adequate for the job, will
be chosen.
All pesticide storage, transportation, and application will be conducted in
accordance with the requirement of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (7 United States Code136 et seq.), Environmental Protection
Agency regulations in 40 CFR, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
regulations, Town of Morrisville policies and procedures, and local ordinances.
No person shall apply, store, or dispose of any pesticide without an appropriate
pesticide applicator license. All pesticide applicators will be trained in the
principles and practices of IPM and the use of pesticides approved for use by the
Town of Morrisville. All applicators must comply with the IPM policy and follow
appropriate regulations and label precautions when using pesticides in or around
town facilities.
Pest -specific strategies will be included in the IPM Program Specifications
provided to each service provider.

Pests that need to be controlled in Morrisville Parks and Grounds Areas:
Fire Ants
• Fire ants will be treated in high traffic public areas and on athletic fields
• A broadcast of Top Choice granular insecticide will be applied in the early
spring to all the athletic field turf areas according to manufacturer's
instructions by a certified applicator
• In other areas, mounds will be baited using granular ant bait.
• Mounds will be removed after treatment to prevent re -use and to ensure
the treatment worked
• All applications will be recorded in the pesticide log book
Gloomy Scale
• Trees in parks, grounds and right of way areas will be monitored by an
arborist for gloomy scale infestations.
• Applications of horticultural oil and insecticide will be applied before bud
break in the late winter by a licensed contractor.
Elm Leaf Beetle/Pine Bark Beetle
• Trees in the parks and grounds areas will be monitored for beetle
infestations
• If needed, insecticide treatments will be applied by a licensed contractor
• Cultural practices will be followed to reduce the spread of the infestation
by tree removal, pruning, site cleanup, etc.
Japanese Beetles
• Ornamental planting beds will be monitored by park staff for spring
infestations of Japanese Beetles.
• Beetle traps will be put out by park staff to reduce populations.
• If additional control is needed, a licensed applicator will apply sevin and a
spreader sticker.
Turf Diseases
• All athletic turf will be monitored by the turf and landscape specialist and a
combination of cultural and chemical controls will be used to control the
disease.
• The procedures in the NC State "Guide for Turfgrass Managers" will be
followed.
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Weed Control
• Only Class 1 athletic fields and properties will be treated under the turf
management program.
• The program consists of 5 applications of pre -emergent, post- emergent,
fertilizer, and insecticides.
• All manufacturer instructions will be followed.