Disease and Pest Control. The Contractor shall regularly inspect all landscaped areas for presence of disease, insect, or rodent infestation. The Contractor shall advise the Technical Representative within four (4) days if disease, insect, or rodent infestation is found; Contractor shall identify the disease, insect, or rodent and specify control measures to be taken. Upon approval of the Technical Representative, the Contractor shall implement the approved control measures, exercising extreme caution in the application of all sprays, dusts, or other materials utilized. Approved control measures shall be continued until the disease, insect or rodent is controlled to the satisfaction of the Technical Representative. The Contractor shall utilize all safeguards necessary during disease, insect or rodent control operations to ensure safety of the public and the employees of the Contractor, in accordance with current standard practices accepted by the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture. If Contractor is unable to control the pest or disease, a pest control company will be hired, and the billing will be deducted from Contractor’s monthly payment.
Disease and Pest Control. The CONTRACTOR shall inspect all landscape areas for presence of disease, insect or rodent infestation. The CONTRACTOR shall advise the DISTRICT if a major disease, insect or rodent infestation is found; and the CONTRACTOR shall identify the disease, insect or rodent and specify control measures to be taken. Pest control applications shall only be performed while no children are present. All applications or treatments are to follow all State, Federal, and local regulations in addition to regulations set by the Healthy Schools Act, Environmental Protection Agency and California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Notice must be given to the Maintenance Supervisor 72 hours prior to the application of any pesticide. Contractor will be responsible for proper signage and notification on application sites.
Disease and Pest Control. 3.1. Turf, trees and landscaping shall be disease and pest free. Any signs of stress or damage to trees, turf or planting materials and/or safety concern shall be addressed using an Integrated Pest Management Approach. Contractor’s work shall follow the City’s Integrated Pest Management Program. (Exhibit H)
3.2. The use of herbicides containing glyphosate on City property is strictly prohibited.
Disease and Pest Control. The Contractor shall regularly inspect the Revegetation Area for the presence of disease and insect or rodent infestation. The Contractor shall notify the City within 4 Calendar Days if disease or insect or rodent infestation is discovered. In its notice to the City, the Contractor shall identify the disease, insect, or rodent and specify the control measures to be taken. Upon approval of the City, the Contractor shall implement the approved control measures, exercising extreme caution in the application of all sprays, dusts, or other materials utilized. The Contractor shall continue the approved control measures until the disease, insect, or rodent is controlled to the satisfaction of the City.
1. All individuals who supervise the mixing and application of herbicides, pesticides, and rodenticides on behalf of the Contractor shall possess valid Qualified Applicators Certificate for Category B issued to them by the State Department of Food and Agriculture.
2. The Contractor shall utilize all safeguards necessary during disease, insect or rodent control operations to ensure safety of the public and the employees of the Contractor, in accordance with current standard practices accepted by the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture. If the Contractor is unable to control the pest or disease, a pest control company will be hired, and the cost shall be deducted from Contractor’s monthly payment.
Disease and Pest Control a. The Contractor shall regularly inspect all landscaped areas for presence of disease, insect or rodent infestation. The Contractor shall advise the Property Administrator within four (4) days after detection of disease, insect or rodent infestation, and the action to be taken. Upon approval of the Property Administrator, the Contractor shall Landscape Maintenance Services Statement of Work implement approved control measures, following all federal, state, county, and municipal laws, regulations and ordinances required for the approved work.
b. Approved control measures shall be continued until the disease, insect or rodent is controlled to the satisfaction of the Property Administrator. The Contractor shall utilize all safeguards necessary during disease, insect or rodent control operations to ensure safety of the public and the employees of the Contractor.
Disease and Pest Control. 1. The Contractor shall regularly inspect all plants for presence of pest, disease or insect infestation.
2. The Contractor shall advise the City of disease or infestation and specify control measures to be taken. Upon approval, the Contractor shall implement the approved control measures exercising extreme caution in the application of spray material, dusts, or other materials utilized. This work will be considered an extra and may be billed as such with prior approval of the cost by the City.
3. All work involving the transport and use of pesticide and insecticide shall be in compliance with all Federal, State, County, and local laws. The Contractor shall possess all valid State and County licenses and permits required to transport and for application operations.
4. The Contractor shall utilize all safeguards necessary during disease or insect control operations to ensure the safety of the public and employees of the Contractor. Care shall be taken that no puddles or pools of water that contain chemical residue remain after completion of applications of any harmful chemicals. Also, no permanent sterilant chemicals shall be used. No chemicals shall stain or cause to stain any concrete, brick, boulders, rocks, pavement, controllers, or landscape plant material, or cause damage to same. As previously noted, the Contractor shall hold the City harmless for any damage and will repair or replace, as applicable, any damage caused by the use of chemicals.
5. The Contractor shall possess a valid Qualified Applicator License issued by the State of California and be registered with the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner's Office. A Qualified Applicator License is required to apply restricted materials. It is the responsibility of the contractor to possess the correct necessary licenses to apply the effective product. Example: for the gas type method of treatment for gophers, Aluminum Phosphide is a restricted product, the correct license would be required to apply this product.
Disease and Pest Control. The City has widely tested pressurized exhaust rodent control technology and has found it to be highly effective and it does not pose a threat to other animal species. The Contractor shall use this technology as the primary method to control gophers, ground squirrels, and other ground burrowing rodents. Use of this rodent control method does not require approval. Chemical control methods may be approved by the City Technical Representative only when other methods have not been successful.
14.1 Mixing and application of herbicides, pesticides, and rodenticides shall be done by Contractor’s employees or subcontractors who possess valid Qualified Applicators Certificate for Category B issued to them by the State Department of Food and Agriculture.
Disease and Pest Control. 1) Contractors shall regularly inspect all landscaped areas for the presence of disease, snail, and insect infestation. The Contractors shall advise the General Manager, in writing, within four (4) days when any disease, snail, insect infestation is found; he shall identify the disease, snail, insect and specify control measures to be taken. The Contractors shall implement control measures, exercising extreme caution in the application of all spray materials, dusts or other materials utilized. Spray materials, dusts, and other materials will be supplied by the City.
2) Approved control measures shall be continued until the disease, snail or insect is controlled to the satisfaction of the General Manager. The Contractors shall utilize all safeguards necessary during disease, snail, or insect control operations to ensure safety of the public and the employees of the Contractors.
3) Contractors shall perform at their sole expense the following services:
a) All work involving the use of chemicals will be accomplished by a State of California licensed pest control operator. A written recommendation by a person possessing a valid California Pest Control Adviser License is required prior to chemical application where required by law.
b) All chemicals requiring a special permit for use must be registered by the Contractors with the County Agricultural Commissioner's Office and a permit obtained with a copy to the General Manager prior to use.
c) A copy of all forms submitted to the County Agricultural Commissioner shall be given to the General Manager on a monthly basis.
d) All regulations and safety precautions listed in the "Pesticide Information and Safety Manual" published by the University of California will be adhered to.
Disease and Pest Control. Chemical Controls Apply chemical controls only as necessary. A licensed and qualified pest control applicator should be present every time chemical controls are applied. Apply chemical controls as permitted by law. Follow the manufacturer's directions. Pesticides should be used only during circumstances that deem its application necessary. Healthy plants and lawns are expected to withstand minor disease and insect damage without controls. In the event of high pest infestation or infection, the disease or insect must be identified properly in order to correctly determine and select the control to be applied. Weekly Cleanup Remove all litter and trash on a weekly basis. Regular Disposal Dispose of all waste at appropriate disposal locations. Sweeping Keep all hardscape free from all litter and other debris weekly. Raking Rake all areas with decomposed granite once every month. Soil Regrading Regrade all soil on a weekly basis. Periodic Operation Operate irrigation at an appropriate seasonal schedule. Use the least amount of water necessary to maintain plant growth, health, and vigor. Monthly Reprogramming Reprogram irrigation controllers once every month. This is to match plant water needs with the irrigation rate. Maintain an updated log of sprinkler station times. Provide the following details: controller location, scheduled days, start times, station location, station run time, end times, and employee signature and date. Maintenance and Repair Employ qualified irrigation technicians to maintain and repair all irrigation systems on the premises. Maintain a reasonable inventory of commonly used repair parts to promptly facilitate irrigation system repairs. Replace irrigation system parts with the same brand, make, and model. Sprinkler Control and Inspection Turn off the irrigation system when rainfall is sufficient to sustain the plants. Use an automatic rain shut off device if available. No other person will perform irrigation and sprinkling except the designated employee. Perform sprinkler check and inspection after mowing. Report and flag detected water leaks and system malfunctions to the client. Replanting And Extra Work We will be replacing plants that die due to the performance of services. We will perform any extra work you require for landscaping services.
Disease and Pest Control. The spraying of Shrubs as often as necessary for the effective control of harmful disease and insects. Fertilization - Fertilizer shall be applied on an as needed basis to maintain proper color and health. Notifications will be provided to the office manager when xxxxxxxxxx has been applied. Shrub beds will be kept reasonably weed-free with respect to site conditions and the time of year. This will be obtained through the use of Pre-emergent, selective contact herbicides and manual weeding. Spent flowers, leaves and any other landscape debris (i.e., Clippings) shall be removed from plant areas every other week unless heavier accumulation requires weekly removal.
