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VOLUME 5, NUMBER 07
30 July 2007
Consultant’s Corner
CONTENTS
Consultant’s Corner
185th MEETINGS OF THE ARMED FORCES PEST MANAGEMENT BOARD:
Hear ye, Hear ye!
The 185th Meetings of the Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) will occur at the
Forest Glen Annex of Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, 21-23 August
2007. I encourage everyone who can not make it to participate by accessing the live or
on-demand version of the 185th Board Meeting video feed. If you are interested in participating
in this manner, please request a username and password from the AFPMB by going to their
website http://www.afpmb.org/ <http://www.afpmb.org/> and clicking "Information for 185th Board
Meeting, August 21-23, 2007" and scrolling down the page to "Video Broadcast of the 185th
Board Meeting and then clicking on "this form". Once the AFPMB receives your request you will
be given a username and password to login into the Video Broadcast. The Video Broadcast
covers both the AFPMB Committee Meetings and the AFPMB Council Meeting from 21-23 August
2007. The 185th Meetings of the AFPMB Schedule can be found under the "General Meeting
Information" heading at the top of the same page. If you have any questions, concerns, or require
further assistance please contact Ms. Sandra Alvey, sandra.alvey@us.army.mil :
mailto:sandra.alvey@us.army.mil> (410) 436-1214.
APPROVAL OF FY07 IPMPs: Colleagues, we are getting close to finishing up the 4th Quarter
of FY07. If you have not already done so, we encourage all of you to e-mail your FY07 Pesticide
Use Proposal (PUP) and the FY07 Plan Update Form (PUF) or major Integrated Pest
Management Plan (IPMP) revisions to the US Army Environmental Command (USAEC) Pest
Management Program staff ASAP so we can approve your FY07 IPMP in a timely Manner before
the end of FY07. We'd like to have an accurate count of all Army installation IPMPs annually
reviewed and approved for reporting the FY 07 DoD Pest Management Measures of Merit.
SUBMISSION OF FY08 IPMPs: Please keep in mind also as we close out FY07, that an early
submission of your FY08 IPMP/PUF & PUP allows your installation pest management operations
to be conducted without work stoppage because pesticides are pre-approved. Ideally, IPMPs,
PUFs and PUPs for FY 08 should be approved by USAEC prior to the start of the new FY.
Realizing this may not be achievable in all cases, we would urge you who have not already done
so to please submit your FY08 IPMPs and/or forms to USAEC no later than 31 December 2007.
Out of cycle pesticide use requests [a pesticide(s) that you want to use but did not include in the
annual PUP] can be sent to us anytime during the FY for approval. Having your IPMP approved
for the new FY avoids the mad rush created to get your IPMP approved prior to a scheduled
EPAS visit as well as the required environmental program data call at end of year. Please contact
Ms. Sandra Alvey, sandra.alvey@us.army.mil and Ms. Christine Convery,
christine.convery@us.army.mil <mailto:christine.convery@us.army.mil> if you need additional
information or guidance for submitting your FY 07 pest management data.
Assistance Available from
USAEC Pest Management
(PM) Team
Army Reserves
Announcements
News Articles
Noxious & Invasive
Species Update
Endangered & Threatened
Species
Health Watch
Other Pest Management
Links of Interest
Products/Equipment
Meetings of Interest
Certification,
Recertification and Pest
Management Quality
Assurance Evaluator
Courses
DoD Standard Pesticides
and DoD Equipment” List
Equipment
Needed/Excess
Pesticides
Regulatory Newswatch
Potpourri
Aquatic Plant ID
25b Minimum Risk
Pesticides
ARMY ENVIRONMENTAL DATABASE-ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (AEDB-EQ) AND DOD
MOMs PEST MANAGEMENT DATACALL: Colleagues, the FY 07 4th QTR AEDB-EQ data call for pest
management will be open sometime October 07 and remain open through mid December 2007. Each year the
Army reports the number of approved IPMPs, as well as total pounds of active ingredient and number of certified
applicators as part of the annual DoD MoMs report. Please contact Ms. Sandra Alvey,
Sandra.alvey@us.army.mil or Christine Convery, christine.convery@us.army.mil
<mailto:christine.convery@us.army.mil> if you need additional information or guidance for submitting your FY 07
pest management data.
COMMENTS ON 25b MINIMUM RISK PESTICIDES: USAEC wants to clarify the requirement for IPMCs to
submit to USAEC for approval all EPA 25b pesticides, sometimes referred to as “Green Pesticide Products.” EPA
has a list of 31 active ingredients that are currently exempted products from the registration requirements of
FIFRA. These 31 active ingredients are listed in this issue on page 20 and are linked from the heading of this
paragraph. Permitted inert ingredients and other conditions for the exemption required by EPA for these products
are also described on pages 20 and 21. Although these pesticides are exempt from EPA registration, they
still are considered to be pesticides by EPA. Therefore, these products must be submitted to USAEC in
your PUP or as an OCPUR for approval by a USAEC pest management consultant.
TIMELY TOPICS AFPMB LINK: “Timely Topics” are now available on the Armed Forces
Pest Management Board's website at: http://www.afpmb.org/pubs/usaec/timelytopics.htm. All issues
will be sent by web link. If you have any problems accessing the AFPMB website, please let us know.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED/EXCESS PESTICIDES: If you have “functional” pest management
equipment that is no longer needed or excess “serviceable” pesticides that you would like
to donate to another installation, please contact the USAEC Pest Management staff and we
will try to assist you in the redistribution of these items.
ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FROM
USAEC PEST MANAGEMENT (PM) Program
The Pest Management Program is committed to providing the highest level of technical assistance to you in
support of the Army’s Installation Pest Management Program. Please contact the PM members for any
assistance you may need. The PM staff and their primary program responsibilities are:
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Sandra Alvey, DAC: USAEC Senior Pest Management Consultant; Pest Management Policy, Guidance, &
Funding; IPMP, Pesticide Use, Pest Control Services Contract & Aerial Spray Statement of Need Approvals;
Training, Certification and Accreditation; Environmental Reporting; Distance Learning Initiative; IPM-in-Child
Development Centers Initiative. Base Operations Pest Management Support, IPMP reviews, Pest Control
Service Contract Reviews, Aerial Spray Statement of Need Reviews, Pesticide Registration Reviews.
Pesticide Applicator Training & Certification, IPMC and PMQAE Accreditation, Pest Management List Server,
AEDB-EQ, Administration, and Records; Chair, AFPMB.
sandra.alvey@us.army.mil (410) 436-1214
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Ms. Christine Convery, DAC: Pest Management Consultant; GIS/GPS Initiative, Performance Based
Contracting Guidance, IPMC/PMQAE Training Guidance, EPAS Audits, Pest Management Program
Assistance Visits (PMPAVs), DoD/State Certification Database, Website Management. Base Operations Pest
Management Support, IPMP Reviews, Pest Control Service Contract Reviews, Aerial Spray Statement of
Need Reviews, Pesticide Registration Reviews.
christine.convery@us.army.mil (410) 436-1213
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Dr. Herb Bolton, USDA/CSREES Liaison: Invasive Species, IPM Demonstration Projects, Sustainable
Range Tick Control Project, EPAS, Timely Topics. Base Operations Pest Management Support, IPMP
Reviews, Pest Control Service Contract Reviews, Aerial Spray Statement of Need Reviews, Pesticide
Registration Reviews. herbert.t.bolton@us.army.mil (410) 436-7073
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ARMY RESERVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
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NEWS ARTICLES
Md. Proactive Dealing with Threat from Gypsy Moths
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland’s proactive management of the gypsy moth is
being tested now as the state faces its worst infestation in 12 years. The
moth, which can severely defoliate hardwoods and other trees increasing
their risk of death, was identified in Maryland in 1969 and spraying for the
pest by the state began in 1982, according to Robert Tichner, chief of forest
pest management at the state Department of Agriculture. Speaking to the
Maryland Ag Commission last week, Tichner said Maryland does well at
“keeping up with the threat” of the gypsy moth but severe dry weather has
cut down on the fungal disease and virus that helps keep moth populations
in check.
The Rat's Rep: Prolific, Voracious, Destructive
 Rats can survive falls of at least 30 feet and perhaps up to 50 feet. They can climb vertically - walls and
pipes. They are excellent swimmers and can enter homes and businesses through toilets.
 The diseases that rats spread - including bubonic plague, rat bite fever and typhus - have killed untold
millions.
 Rats are much smarter than mice and harder to trap. "Mice are so stupid," an exterminator told Langton.
"It's almost like they want to die."
Inventor Has Rat Control in the Bag
Joe "Dee" Dussich, is fast-selling all natural, non-toxic rat-repellent trash bags throughout the five boroughs
and on Long Island. The bag ingredients include eucalyptus, wintergreen and mint, among other items, says
Dussich. "[Rats] have very sensitive sinuses and they become more irritated the more they get near [the
bags]… The thought is to drive them to rodent day traps where that will kill them."
Flood Triggers Spider Explosion
Locals were reaching for insect spray rather than calling for
professional help to keep them at bay, he said. "I have heard that
some people were inundated with spiders after the floods, but in my
business, you don't spray houses in the winter time,'' he said. The
spiders are not the only creatures seeking shelter in houses. Locals
were reaching for insect spray rather than calling for professional
help to keep them at bay, he said.
Gene Helps Explain Foulbrood's Spread among US Bees
A gene for resistance to tetracycline drugs has been
discovered in the microbe that causes the bacterial disease American foulbrood (AFB) in honey bees,
according to scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). AFB, caused by the spore-forming
Paenibacillus larvae bacterium, is so serious that infected colonies must be burned—an extremely costly
option for beekeepers.
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Rainfall Brings More Troublesome Insects
Sam Smith, president of CPR Pest Management in Parsons, said he has been seeing more insects than
normal this summer, with mosquitoes, spiders, fleas and ticks being the most prevalent. The damp weather is
preferred by mosquitoes, fleas and ticks, but spiders, on the other hand, like a cool, dry and dark atmosphere,
which is why many people are seeing spiders in their homes when there have never been any before.
Feral Goldfish Officially Join Pest List
The feral fish - descended from the popular domestic variety - have been added to Environment Waikato's
2007-2012 Regional Pest Management Strategy recently adopted by the council. The wild goldfish join more
conventional pests such as possums and wild pigs on the list. Their new classification follows a submission
to the regional council by Waikato University's Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research. Professor
Brendan Hicks, of the university's Biological Sciences Department, said goldfish were popular tank fish but
when they were released into the environment they became a real menace.
Israel's Volcani Institute 'Swats' Damaging Whitefly without Toxic Pesticides
The most promising innovative pest control method is Symbiont-Based Protection (SyBaP), which uses
genetic engineering. The target is the hidden symbiont, bacteria that lives in specialized organs of the insect
providing it with amino acids, and is in turn being protected from the environment by the insect.
Attack Fleas, Ticks Aggressively Now
One of our worst adversaries are fleas and ticks and they are in prime time as we speak. The best flea and
tick control strategy is an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program involving treatment and management
of animals and all surroundings. (Yard, house, and loaf areas)
On Alert for Big Spiders
Arachnaphobics beware – giant spiders are moving to the Midlands and may soon
become a common sight in a corner near you. Some species rarely seen in the
region are migrating further north because of changes in climate, according to
experts. Species such as the Tegenaria Gigantea are more commonly seen in the
south of the UK and parts of Europe.
Know Life Cycle to Thwart Weeds
Managing summer annuals, winter annuals and biennials consists of preventing seed
production and depleting the seed bank. To manage simple perennials and creeping perennials, try to prevent
seed production, deplete the seed bank and stress existing plants to exhaust food reserves.
Protecting Yourself from Termites
Subterranean termites work nonstop, every month of the year. The workers randomly forage for food just
about every minute of every day. If the little blind, pale creatures bump into something with cellulose content –
paper, cloth, wood – they will leave a pheromone trail to lead others in their colony to the food. They are
plentiful in North Texas soil, pretty much wherever there is wood.
City Goes After Source of West Nile Virus Cases
COLUMBUS - The City of Columbus is doing its part to “fight the bite” by targeting the mosquito and West
Nile virus problem at its source. Although some believe spraying as an effective way to combat the mosquitoborne epidemic, the City of Columbus thinks it is more effective to be proactive and eradicate the insects
before they mature.
Dire Problem: Stray Animal Problem Clogs Already Full Shelter
Nationwide, about 6 million to 8 million cats and dogs enter shelters, and 3 million to 4 million cats and dogs
are euthanized annually, according to the Humane Society's statistics.
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NOXIOUS & INVASIVE SPECIES UPDATE
‘Rock Snot’ Invading New Hampshire’s Waters
The invader is Didymosphenia geminatem, or Didymo, a microscopic diatom that uses
stalks to attach to rocks. It forms slimy mats of algae – hence the nickname “rock snot” –
that can choke the life out of a stream.
Understanding Good Weeds vs. Bad Weeds
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The weeds in the lake have acquired considerable attention and press coverage. Among them, know that
there are both ‘‘good weeds’’ and ‘‘bad weeds.’’ This oversimplified division requires the further
understanding that aquatic plants come in three main categories.
Weed Problems Again Clog Sapony Creek
As one invasive weed disappears from the Tar River Reservoir, a second one
is beginning to cause problems. Creeping water primrose – so named
because it starts near shorelines and creeps outward – has infested the
Sapony Creek arm of the reservoir and can be found in other coves and
backwaters. Herbicide in the Sapony Creek area, helped by low water flows
during recent dry weather, has stymied the growth of hydrilla, a weed that
creates a swampy mat on the water surface. But the chemical, which is
approved for drinking water reservoirs like Rocky Mount's, has minimal effect
on primrose. So in some areas, primrose has simply replaced hydrilla as the
scourge of the reservoir.
Frog's Bit is the Park's Latest Invasive Aquatic Threat
SARANAC LAKE — The besieged waters of the Adirondack Park are
facing a new foreign threat. European frog’s bit is the latest addition to the
list of invasive species scientists are finding in local waters. Under the
right conditions, the floating plant can form dense mats of thick leaves and
stalks that can choke out native species. It can grow thick enough to
reduce water quality, impact fish populations and clog waterways for
recreation.
European Frog-Bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) [Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources]
LOOK-ALIKES - European frog-bit can be mistaken for water lily but its
leaves are distinctly heart-shaped, leathery and much smaller than any of
Wisconsin's water lilies. Water lily flowers are much larger, with more than
3 petals.
Weed-Whacking in the Charles
According to Gerry Smith, president of Aquatic Control Technology, whose company has treated more than
500 lakes and rivers, water chestnuts grow at a density of 30,000 to 40,000 tons per square acre. The milfoil,
another invasive plant in Massachusetts, grows at a rate of 5,000 tons per square acre.
Controlling Cogongrass Infestation during Pine Seedling Site Preparation
With great success, landowners have used Smart Herbicides ™ from BASF Professional Vegetation
Management (ProVM) to eliminate competing vegetation from sites being prepared for pine stands. What
many may not realize is that Chopper® herbicide also targets invasive weeds such as cogongrass. So far,
cogongrass has been especially problematic in the lower coastal plain of Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida
panhandle. But using Chopper at 64 ounces per acre effectively controls not only undesirable hardwoods
such as sweetgum, maple and water oak, but also invasive weeds including
cogongrass.
Weed Project Called “Right Thing to Do'
The project offers -- at no cost to landowners -- the opportunity to control waterhogging saltcedar, phragmites, eastern red cedar and Russian olive on the Republican
River channel and within 100 feet of both banks.
Brazilian Elodea [DRN Division of Fish and Wildlife] DESCRIPTION: Brazilian elodea is
a submerged perennial that can reach lengths of six feet. This plant can live rooted or
free floating at depths of up to 20 feet. The leaves are green like the stem and whorled
in threes or fours. The flowers of Brazilian elodea have three white petals and three green sepals. The
flowers emerge above the waters surface via long stalks that grow from the leaf axils. One may confuse
Brazilian elodea with another exotic weed Hydrilla. Hydrilla will have rough teeth on the underside of the
leaves where Brazilian elodea will not.
Plans Progressing For Taunton Lake Weed Control
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued a permit to allow herbicide to be placed
in Taunton Lake to combat an infestation of invasive aquatic weeds there. George Benson, the town land use
enforcement officer who also is an aquatic biologist, said July 18 the DEP's pesticides unit issued the permit
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to Aquatic Control Technology, Inc., of Sutton, Mass., on behalf of the Newtown Fish and Game Club, Inc. to
apply a weed killer known as Renovate 3 (triclopyr) to the lake to control the presence of milfoil in the water.
Bleating Back the Weeds
The yellow starthistle -- a fierce weed that looks something like a Hydra-headed
dandelion armed with a brace of spears -- never stood a chance. It was humbled by a
herd of goats. All that remained of the invasive plants on Dawn Williams' field in Shaver
Springs, near the top of Old Tollhouse Road, was a patch of withered green stems. Across
the dry grasslands of California's valleys and foothills, goats are gaining recognition as an
effective weapon to cut the risk of rampaging wildfires and to check the spread of nonnative
weeds such as starthistle.
Forest Service Releases Weevils to Combat Weeds
The US Forest Service released about 200 hairy weevils into the forest Wednesday so they
could eat up yellow starthistle, a highly invasive plant that chokes out the area's natural
plants and is poisonous to animals. The release of the bugs is the first time the agency has used biocontrol
agents to tackle weed problems in Uinta National Forest. Typically, chemicals are used to kill other invasive
plants.
Gaining Strides against a Giant Reed
The tenacious and aggressive weed known as Arundo donax, also called Carrizo cane and giant reed, can
easily grow three to seven inches a day and reach a height of 30 feet. It’s such a pernicious nuisance that it
is now the top target for entomologist John Goolsby, who works at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
Beneficial Insects Research Laboratory in Weslaco, Texas.
Giant Hogweed a Growing Concern
Another noxious plant appears to have made its way over the Hump,
and it may take some concerted effort to keep it from spreading. The
nasty invader is known as Giant Hogweed (heracleum
mantegazzianum), and it's already a problem in the Parksville-Qualicum
corridor.
No More Giant Hogweeds Found After 3 Invasive Plants Destroyed
If it is a Giant Hogweed, destroy it by spraying Rodeo, a variation of
Roundup, while using gloves to avoid skin contact, Saldutte said. The plant’s sap can cause
burning and scarring on exposed skin and could lead to blindness if it gets in the eyes, a
USDA fact sheet said.
Giant Hogweed [USDA APHIS]
The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regulates
giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) as a noxious weed. The plants thrive in many habitats but
do particularly well where the soil has been disturbed, such as on wastelands, riverbanks, and along
railroads. Both people and animals may have sensitivity toward the giant hogweed's sap.
Furocoumarins in the sap can cause a skin reaction known as photodermatitis. When
photodermatitis occurs in people, their skin becomes sensitive to ultraviolet light in sunlight. This
sensitivity can lead to long-lasting swelling and blisters. Contact with the eyes can cause temporary
and sometimes permanent blindness.
Invasive Plants Apply Chokehold on Lakes, Ponds and
Rivers
Throughout MetroWest and the Milford region, towns have
adopted a variety of approaches, from massive floating
mechanical harvesters designed to cut the plants out of
lakes and ponds, to insects that feed on the plants, to the
old-fashioned technique of simply pulling the vegetation by
hand. "There are a number of techniques you can
undertake to control the problem, but it isn't going to go away," Gildesgame said.
Noxious Weeds are Silent Predators in Calaveras County
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Star thistle, goat grass and medusahead are considered noxious weeds because they displace desirable
vegetation and wildlife and lower the capability of pastureland to feed livestock. These weeds can and do
cause injury to livestock and, in a few short years, can render pastureland worthless to ranchers.
Plant Biologists Turn to a Tiny Beetle to Slow an Invasive Wetlands Plant
Galerucella beetles are picky eaters. Their main meal — just about their only meal
— is purple loosestrife, and that’s good news for those battling the weed’s spread at
Lake Terrell near Ferndale. In June, biologist Justin Haug released 750 of the leafeating beetles onto purple loosestrife at the lake. In August, he’ll put more on the
plants. This is the second year the beetles have been used to contain the plant that
is the destroyer of native wetlands.
Weslaco Scientist Offers Insects as Solution to Weed’s Growth
WESLACO — it sucks hundreds of gallons of water from the Rio Grande. It endangers the state’s road
system with its spindly roots. And some say it is hindering efforts to stop drug and human trafficking across
the border. Arundo donax, an invasive plant species commonly known as carrizo cane, has become an evergrowing problem for state and federal agencies. Controlling the thick patches of tangled reeds that grow
along the river costs thousands of dollars each year.
Agriculture Department Demonstrates Rapid Response Plan to Treat Kudzu in Pennsylvania
QUARRYVILLE -- The Department of Agriculture outlined its new invasive species management plan for
treating kudzu, an invasive, climbing vine that has become a weed problem in some regions of Pennsylvania.
“Kudzu grows over and around other plants, creating a problem for property owners. The weed can also
carry a destructive fungus known as soybean rust, which can be devastating to crops,” said Agriculture
Secretary Dennis Wolff. “Through early detection, rapid response and restoration, the invasive species
management plan helps us to aggressively treat affected areas.”
Your mission: Mop Up Noxious Weeds
Noxious weeds are undesirable because they choke out native plants, deplete the soil and have no natural
predators, Hammer says. They can be an economic drain to farmers and ranchers. South Dakota has seven
noxious weeds listed; each county can declare more species specific to its area. Minnehaha County has
musk and plumeless thistle in addition to the state's seven and Lincoln County adds absinth wormwood.
INTRUDERS: Noxious weeds are a threat to native plants - They may be pretty, but...
So, pretty or not, noxious weeds are illegal. The state government declared war on them when it passed the
Noxious Weed Act in 1996. The law requires every county to have a weed-management plan for public and private
property.
New Jersey Gears Up to Slow the Spread of Gypsy Moth
The number of acres defoliated more than doubled this year from last year’s total of
125,743. The increase was due to a rapid population build-up after dry spring weather kept
a beneficial fungus disease dependent on moisture from naturally killing off the gypsy moth
caterpillars. The fungus, Entomaphaga maimaiga, had previously helped New Jersey
officials control the gypsy moth population.
Emerald Ash Borer
This Website is part of a multistate effort in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin (uninfested) to bring you the latest information
about emerald ash borer.
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ENDANGERED & THREATENED SPECIES
Plover Advocates Pipe Up
Since 1986, the piping plover, Charadrius melodus, and its beach habitat along the Atlantic Coast have been
protected by the US Endangered Species Act.
Scientists Say Lead Bullets Threaten Calif. Condor
(AP) LOS ANGELES A coalition of scientists issued a statement concluding that lead bullets used for hunting
in California condor habitats have led to widespread poisoning of the endangered species. The 44 scientists
who signed the statement this week said there was credible evidence that the birds were ingesting lead while
feeding on animals killed by hunters.
Nesting Breeds Anxiety
Loggerhead turtle nests now dot the beaches of two Carolinas, a welcome sight for turtle enthusiasts who are
hoping to bring the threatened species back from the edge. But the number of NC and SC nests is down this
year, according to officials with the SC United Turtle Enthusiasts and turtle protection volunteers in North
Carolina.
Tiny Fish Threaten to Sink Lubbock's Big Plans for Reservoir
Billions of gallons of water slated for Lubbock's future could be gulped by a couple of guppies. City planners
worry that two species of prairie fish - the small eye shiner and the sharpnose shiner - could muddy plans for
a major reservoir outside Post and complicate a multimillion-dollar City Council decision expected to come
later this year.
Nez Perce Tribe Tentatively Supports Proposed Wolf Rules
LEWISTON - The Nez Perce Tribe in northern Idaho says it supports proposals by the US Fish and Wildlife
Service to make it easier to kill wolves thought to be hurting deer and elk herds. The US Fish and Wildlife has
also proposed allowing public hunting of wolves, but that could be challenged in court for years, and federal
officials said the big game protection proposal gives states at least an interim measure to deal with problem
wolves.
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HEALTH WATCH
West Nile Cases Soar in California
West Nile virus is on a steady march in California, with 27 human cases, a 5-fold increase in numbers over
last year's tally at this point in the season. Similarly, there are far more infected birds, horses, mosquito
samples, sentinel chickens and squirrels reported so far this year compared to the same period last year, data
released Friday show.
Experts Warn: West Nile Is On the Rise This Year
Scientists say California's drought has become an ally in spreading the west Nile virus this summer because
female mosquitoes are desperately searching for water to lay their eggs, with fewer pools of water available.
Steve Mulligan, Mosquito Abatement District, says "the wildlife, including birds, will concentrate towards these
water sources, which are areas where you also have mosquitoes. And so what happens, you likely can have
an increase in west Nile virus activity, because of both the mosquitoes and birds coming together at these
sources."
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TULAREMIA - USA (UTAH, NEW JERSEY) (03)
Tick-borne diseases in the USA in perspective. Although Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease
are better known to the lay public, the list of additional tick-borne diseases has grown in recent years. The
incidence of Lyme disease in the United States is greater than 5-fold that of all other tick-borne infections
combined (see graph at <http://exhibit.gideononline.com/Tick-US.JPG>)
Just the Facts ….Poison Sumac [USACHPPM – Entomological Sciences Program]
Poison sumac occurs from Maine south to Florida, west to Texas, and north to
Minnesota. It is most abundant within the coastal plains and Great Lakes region.
Fact sheet provides information on how to ID, medical complications of contacting
poison sumac, and suggested control of plant.
Officials Warn of Hantavirus
Health officials are sounding a warning about Hantavirus. This after two recent deaths in Colorado. The
disease is usually carried by deer mice. They are typically found in rural areas. Officials say Hantavirus
infections happen more often in the fall, when mice try to get inside to keep warm. These recent cases are
highly unusual.
Just the Facts….Q Fever [USACHPPM – Entomological Sciences Program]
Cattle, sheep, and goats are the primary reservoirs of C. burnetii, although camels, other livestock,
domesticated animals such as dogs and cats, and wild animals such as rodents, other mammals, birds, and
ticks can also be carriers.
Definition of St. Louis Encephalitis
The virus is closely related to other flaviviruses including those responsible for West Nile encephalitis,
Japanese encephalitis and Murray Valley encephalitis.
Definition of Flavivirus Encephalitis
Flavivirus encephalitis: Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) due to a flavivirus, a virus transmitted by a
mosquito or tick. Flavivirus encephalitis includes West Nile fever, Japanese encephalitis, St. Louis
encephalitis, and Murray Valley encephalitis.
Fairfield County Towns Calls for Deer Kill to Reduce Lyme Disease
Georgina Scholl, author of the report, said deer reduction is a key way to stop ticks, the
source of the bacterial infection. Lyme disease, an infection that affects the nervous
system, is passed to humans from ticks. "The real problem is we have too many deer,"
Scholl said. "By reducing deer per square mile, we can eradicate Lyme disease and save
native wetlands."
West Nile Virus upturn Traced to Dry Climate 18 New Human Cases Reported This Week, Mostly in
Bakersfield
California health authorities are tracking a sharp and early rise in West Nile virus cases among humans this
month, and have a surprising explanation for the increase in the mosquito-borne illness: lack of rainfall.
Kramer said that an increase in mortgage foreclosures has also been linked to mosquito swarms. When
homeowners become strapped for funds, one of the first things to go in suburban areas is swimming pool
maintenance. In Kern County, half of all citizen complaints about mosquito swarms have been linked to
neglected swimming pools that have turned green and become mosquito breeding sites.
Pesticides and Schools: A “Tragic” Health Hazard
Pesticides in schools are a pervasive, unnecessary health hazard, said Marc Lame, an entomologist and
professor in Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
Hantavirus, a Potentially Deadly Threat
SUMMIT COUNTY - With the number of confirmed Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome deaths climbing, local
health officials are urging residents to take precautions against exposure to the disease.
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UGH! Larvae Take up Residence on Man's Head
CARBONDALE, Colorado - One doctor thought the bleeding; strange bumps on Aaron
Dallas' head might have been a gnat bite. A specialist thought it was shingles, though
both doctors held out the possibility that it was something far more disturbing. A doctor
found five active bot fly (Dermatobia hominis) larvae living on Dallas' head, near the
top of his skull, a few weeks after a mosquito apparently placed them there.
Human West Nile Case Found in Logan County
West Nile virus has once again reared its ugly head in Logan County, and this year it came early.
You May Not Be Alone - Here's How You Can Keep Those Bedbugs from Biting
"If bedbugs transmitted disease, what's happening would be considered a huge epidemic," says Dini Miller,
an entomologist at Virginia Tech who, like Potter, is one of only a handful of researchers studying live
bedbugs in the lab. Though bedbugs have been shown to harbor 28 pathogens temporarily—including HIV
and hepatitis B—numerous studies have shown the pathogens fail to thrive in the host enough to spread
disease to people.
Lyme Disease Grips Vineyard; Experts Say Research Needed
First, its incidence. In 2005, Martha's Vineyard passed Nantucket as the place with
the nation's highest infection rate - 577.2 cases per 100,000 population. The
figures for 2006 have not yet been collated, but there is no reason to assume they
will be significantly different.
West Nile “Season” Begins; Care Urged
The "mosquito season" is about to kick into high gear, and the Iberia Parish
Mosquito Abatement District is urging citizens to protect against West Nile virus. "The next four months through October - historically represent increased activity for West Nile virus in our state, and the Iberia
Parish Mosquito Control District is urging citizens to remain vigilant to protect ourselves against mosquitoborne diseases," said Herff Jones, director. "Citizens can help tremendously by reducing potential breeding
sites for mosquitoes."
Bite from Black Widow Sends Man to Hospital
A nip from a rare poisonous spider found in some store-bought grapes meant a painful night spent in a
hospital for Regan Penner. On its website, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said there's an increased
frequency of finding black widow spiders in imported table grapes and recommends people use caution with
any spiders found in produce.
Local Counties Report Relatively Few Cases of the Tick-Borne Disease
The telltale rash typically begins as a red spot where the tick bite occurs. Redness spreads outward in a
circular, "bull's-eye" pattern, forming a ring about 6 inches across. Yet about one-fourth of Lyme patients
never get the rash, or don't notice it if they do. Without that sign, the disease can be difficult to diagnose,
because its symptoms mimic other conditions.
MacroGenics IND for West Nile Virus Monoclonal Antibody is Active
MacroGenics announced today that the company's investigational new drug (IND) application to the US Food
and Drug Administration for its monoclonal antibody targeted to West Nile virus is now active. MGAWN1 is a
humanized monoclonal antibody that specifically neutralizes the virus.
West Nile Already in 26 Counties in State
SAN FRANCISCO — West Nile virus is off to an early start this year with reports of the disease in 26
California counties, prompting health officials to call on the public to take aggressive preventive measures.
So far, Kern County leads in the number of cases reported of the mosquito-borne disease, with three people
who have become ill and 41 dead birds that have tested positive for the virus.
Chinatown Fortune Cookie Factory Closed Due to Mice, Insects
Inspectors from Mayor Daley’s Dumpster Task Force responded to a complaint about conditions at the
Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies at 2323 S. Archer Ave. and found it far worse than anticipated, according to
a release from Streets & San. More than 2,700 mice droppings were spotted, many on top of 100 pound
bags of rice, the release said. Concentrations of mice feces were so bad that several hundred bags of rice
will have to be destroyed. Inspectors also spotted about 200 flying insects, many of them in the moth family,
fluttering above food stuffs. And to punctuate the problem, a live mouse darted past inspectors, the release
said.
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Two Cases of West Nile Virus Were Reported in Angelina So Far in 2007
A fold in a piece of tarp, a tire track turned into a mud hole, the surface of a container that holds millimeters of
water, a watering can, an animal watering trough, the bird bath, and gutters are all havens for this invasion,
she said. It only takes a small amount of standing water over a few days time for invisible mosquitos’ eggs to
transform into wiggling larvae. Eliminating these breeding grounds is crucial to preventing mosquito-borne
disease.
K-State Dedicates Tick Research Facility
“The new research center puts K-State at the forefront of tick control research,” said Dr. Ralph Richardson,
dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. “It’s a relevant area, not simply for the research opportunity, but
because we are invested in the results of this knowledge so we may provide better health care in our
profession and here at K-State.”
Interrupting the Lyme Disease Life Cycle
New Haven, Conn. - Blocking a tick protein that protects the Lyme disease bacteria as it moves from mice
back to the tick that infected them might reduce incidences of the illness among humans, a Yale School of
Medicine researcher reports in Cell Host & Microbe.
Hantavirus Kills 4 Coloradans This Year, 3 This Week
DENVER -- Three Coloradans have died this week from Hantavirus, raising the death
toll to four this year and tying a record set in 1993. State health officials say the latest
deaths happened in Custer, Costilla, and Park counties.
My Lyme Disease Journey
Not long after B.C. resident Shannon Goertzen took a road trip last summer, she began to feel ill, not knowing
that she had been bitten by a tick infected with the bacteria that leads to Lyme disease. She suffered from
unrelenting headaches, stiff neck and excruciating bone pain and spent the better part of a year trying to find
out what was wrong with her. Finally, she got a correct diagnosis and had been on an intensive antibiotic
treatment ever since with Dr. Ernie Murikami, a doctor in Hope B.C. who specializes in Lyme disease.
Bedbugs are Crawling out of the Woodwork Again
After pest control services receive a bedbug call, "the most important thing is to go out and inspect and make
sure we're dealing with bedbugs," Warneke said. He detailed the process: First, they bag up linen and
drapes to have them professionally laundered. Second, they inspect every crack -- pull mattresses off
frames, take receptacles off walls, look behind picture frames and under carpets -- and steam everything.
The heat kills the bedbugs and their white, one-thirty-second-inch eggs, which females can lay 200 to 500 of
in a lifetime.
Tick-borne Diseases Are On the Rise, Columbia Man Learned It Can Be Serious
A doctor diagnosed his condition as ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne disease, and prescribed a regimen of antibiotics.
Tharp had to cancel a long-planned vacation to Ireland. His doctor said full recovery may take three months
to a year, he said. Fifty-six cases of ehrlichiosis have been reported in Missouri as of July 2, more than
double the total number of cases reported in 2006. The number of reports of tick-borne Rocky Mountain
spotted fever, Lyme-like disease and tularemia also are up, according to the Missouri Department of Health
and Senior Services.
Journal of Spirochetal & Tick-borne Diseases
The JSTD, founded in 1994, is the only peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to all tick-spread and
spirochetal disorders. JSTD is an invaluable and timely research resource to clinicians and researchers. It
offers a comprehensive compilation of scientific information whose authors range from the most renowned
researchers in the field to clinicians who are publishing for the first time. The JSTD is received by medical
libraries and health departments in the US. Full-text articles of all issues of the JSTD were on Medscape.com
and will soon be moving to the new site www.jstd.org.
Outdoor Workers Note: Lyme Disease on the Rise
Reported cases of Lyme disease have more than doubled since 1991 when Lyme became a "nationally
notifiable disease," according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The findings indicate that 93 percent of reported cases were concentrated in 10 states: Connecticut,
Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and
Wisconsin.
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Area Native Tackles Lyme Disease
Rita Stanley, Portland, Ore., is the co-author of “Confronting Lyme Disease: What Patient Stories Teach Us,”
a book of interviews with 14 patients suffering from the tick-transmitted disease. “The book is written so that
anyone without any knowledge of Lyme disease can pick it up and read it and understand,”…
Lyme Information Lags for Tourists
According to the latest figures released by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2005
the Cape and Islands accounted for about 14 percent of all diagnosed Lyme disease cases in the state. In
2004, the Lyme disease infection rate on the Cape and Islands was almost five times higher than the state
average. According to the CDC, Massachusetts ranks fourth in the nation for Lyme disease rates of infection
per population and for sheer number of cases, which in 2005 was 2,336, including 342 cases on the Cape
and Islands.
CDC Chief Urges Veterinarians to Work with Public Health Researchers
The nation's top public health official on Saturday urged veterinarians to work more closely with human health
researchers to curb contagious diseases. "Thirteen out of the last 14 new infectious diseases that have
affected people have arisen from animals," said Dr. Julie Gerberding, director of the Atlanta-based federal
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tick Diseases on the Rise in Some Areas
Minnesota could see numbers of people suffering tick-borne diseases near last year's levels - when more
cases of Lyme disease were reported than ever before. That could boost numbers to near last year's totals,
when there were 913 cases of Lyme disease, 176 cases of human anaplasmosis and 18 cases of babesiosis.
There were no deaths, Kemperman said.
Public Urged to Take Precautions against Hantavirus
To reduce the risk of Hantavirus infection, do not vacuum, sweep or dust areas for 30 minutes after opening
doors and windows. When cleaning rooms or buildings, wet the surfaces with disinfectant (for example, a 10
percent bleach solution) before cleaning.
West Nile Virus Activity in the United States, Human Cases Reported in 11 States
Human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in 11 states, while avian, animal or mosquito infections
have been reported in 23 states.
Doctors See Increase in Lyme Disease
"In the last 10 years, if you look at Pennsylvania in particular as well as nationwide, more than doubled, so we
really are seeing more disease," said Dr. Andrew Nowalk, an infectious disease specialist.
Bill Would Create Massachusetts Lyme Disease Center
Callahan wants to create a Massachusetts Center for Lyme Disease, possibly at the University of
Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester. The center would educate doctors, nurses and other health
professionals on the complexities of the disease, including how the disease affects children and adults over
the long term.
2 Billion Mice on the Loose in China
BEIZHOUZI, China — The worst summer flooding in years has claimed more than
400 lives and wreaked billions of dollars in damage in central China. Here in the
villages around Dongting Lake, rising waters have brought a plague of biblical
proportions: an invasion of some 2 billion mice.
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OTHER PEST MANAGEMENT LINKS OF INTEREST
“Place in Favorites” Identification Tool for Weevil Biological Control Agents of Aquatic
and Terrestrial Weeds in the United States and Canada [Florida A&M University. Center for Biological
Control]
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The tool utilizes Lucid 3.3 software and comprises an interactive key for identification and verification based
on detailed species information with 140 images, and covering 38 beneficial weevil species (36 exotic and 2
endemic in the US) in 28 genera in Canada and the US.
“Place in Favorites” Identify North American Invasives – Idnature [United States
Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Library National Invasive Information Center]
A comprehensive website which provides a wealth of information about a variety of life forms (plants,
vertebrates, and nonvertebrates). Provides excellent search tools, photos, and bio information.
Noxious Freshwater Aquatic Plants
Website provides excellent keys to identify common nonnative aquatic plants – Eurasian watermilfoil,
Parrotfeather milfoil, Brazilian elodea, Hydrilla, Fanwort, Purple loosestrife.
“Place in Favorites” Ants in Hawaii
Hawaii is one of the few places on earth believed to harbor no native ant species. The extreme isolation of
the island chain has meant that ants never managed to arrive on their own. Today, over 40 ant species have
become established in Hawaii. This assemblage is unique in that nearly all the species qualify as "tramps"
(species with habits and life histories that make them exceedingly good at moving about in conjunction with
human activity). Among them are a majority of the world's most successful--and damaging--invasive species.
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More information is available on this website regarding the following specific topics:
The problem
Ant species info
Ant distribution
Outreach/education
E-mail lists
More resources
Ant management
“ “Place in Favorites” Aquatic, Wetland and Invasive Plants - Particulars and Photographs
- Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants [University of Florida, IFAS]
Website serves as an excellent source for plant photos which can be accessed by scientific name, plant type,
and provides line drawings of plant structure.
“Place in Favorites” Aquatic Plants, Algae & Lakes [Washington State Department of
Ecology]
This web site provides links to a number of related resources: Aquatic Plant Identification | Aquatic Plant
Management | Aquatic Weed Grants |Planning | Pesticides to Control Aquatic Plants | Algae Control
Program | Lake Information | Links
“Place in Favorites” The Natural Resource Monitoring Partnership
The Natural Resource Monitoring Partnership (NRMP) is a collaborative effort by the natural resource
management community to improve monitoring efforts in order to support effective evaluation and decisionmaking. Current participants include State, Federal, and Canadian natural resource management agencies,
nongovernmental organizations, and academic institutions.
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Who Can Access NRMP Projects and Protocols?
This site is free and open to any user who wishes to learn more about what natural
resources are being monitored, and the protocols that are used to govern monitoring
projects. To view projects in the NRMP system, go to Find Monitoring Projects. To view
information about protocols used by monitoring communities, go to Find Protocols.
“Place in Favorites” eXtension Provides Solutions to Wildlife Damage through Launch of
Website. LINCOLN, Neb.—Whether it’s moles in the lawn, squirrels in the attic, or coyotes terrorizing a
neighborhood, consumers now have instant access to research-based solutions for helping humans and
wildlife coexist--managing problems caused by wildlife through an online resource dedicated to linking people
who need information with the experts who have this information. The eXtension Wildlife Damage
Management Website puts a wealth of information directly on consumers’ computer screens. It’s an excellent
resource for anyone needing information about managing wildlife problems. To take full advantage of the
site, register at www.extension.org and choose Wildlife Damage Management.
“Place in Favorites” Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance
This site is a joint project of the Boone and Crockett Club, Mule Deer Foundation, and Rocky Mountain Elk
Foundation. These nonprofit wildlife conservation organizations formed the
Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance in January 2002 to address CWD. Other
organizations have since joined the Alliance.
Click on photo to follow link
“Place in Favorites” Fish and Wildlife Management Offices State, Territorial, and Tribal
The US Fish and Wildlife Service works in partnership with many organizations and individuals. Fish and
wildlife conservation requires coordinated efforts by the states and the territories, as well as private
landowners, tribes, and other countries besides the Unites States. The list below provides a starting point for
finding the state agencies that manage fish and wildlife resources. Also, the International Association of Fish
and Wildlife Agencies maintains a list of natural resources agencies for states, provinces, and territories.
Office Directory
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Major national programs/functions
Washington Office "table of organization"
State, territorial, and tribal fish and wildlife offices (for information regarding hunting and fishing
licenses)
Phone numbers
Recreation.gov
State maps showing the location of each office (click on the map below)
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CRD Weed Management
New image gallery:
Australia's $4B weed problem, much bigger than your backyard. For those of you who have trouble
convincing policy makers, funding bodies, nurseries or just family and friends of the extent of Australia's weed
problem, the Weeds CRC has compiled an image gallery of some of the worst infestations in Australia.
USAEC Pest Management
USAEC provides centralized pest management oversight and technical support for the US Army Pest
Management Program for Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Regions (except Europe and Korea)
and other special installations not currently under IMCOM.
Armed Forces Pest Management Board
 DoD Pest Management Courses - Army Sponsored Courses
Entomological Sciences Program, USACHPPM
 Entomology - Mapping Pest Populations
The Entomological Sciences Program offers several avenues of support to help you get started with
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and be successful.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States
government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans.
California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC)
Invasive Plants
 Definitions and Impacts
 Invasive Plant Inventory
 Management
 Research
 Mapping
Kansas State University Extension Service
[http://www.entomology.ksu.edu/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=57]
Report a Pest or Disease [US Department of Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service]
Website provides you with POCs within each State for reporting a plant or animal pest or disease.
Nonindigenous Aquatic Species by State [DOI. USGS. Florida Integrated Science Center.]
Query for an up-to-date listing of nonindigenous species by state, sorted by taxonomic group, scientific
name or common name.
PestTracker: State Information USDA. APHIS. Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey. National Agricultural
Pest Information System.]
PestTracker is the public access web site of the National Agricultural Pest Information System (NAPIS), the
agricultural pest tracking database of the US Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey.
Invasive and Noxious Weed List [USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service]
View Federal and state noxious weed lists, an invasive plant list, or an introduced plant with links to more
information:
 Federal Noxious Weed List
 State Noxious Weed Reports
 State and Federal Composite List of All US Noxious Weeds
 Invasive Plants of the US
 Introduced Plants of the US
Web sites provide information about Pesticides, Health and Safety, Environmental Effects, Controlling
Pests, Regulating Pesticides, Compliance and Enforcement, Grants and Partnerships, Science and
Policy, Regions, States, and Tribes.
Pesticides and Pests: Disaster Preparedness & Response [National Pesticide Information Center]
Pesticides Emergencies
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 Pesticide Emergencies Contacts
 Pesticides – US Environmental Protection Agency
Preventing and Preparing for Chemical Emergencies
 Chemical Emergencies – CDC
 Dispose of Unwanted or Disaster Pesticides and Chemicals
 Know How to Handle and React to Chemical Products During an Emergency – FEMA
 Be Prepared for Chemical Emergencies in Your Community – EPA
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PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENT/TRAINING
Interactive Program for Teaching Larval Mosquito Morphology (Armed Forces Pest
Management Board)
DPMIAC announces the availability of a new product entitled Interactive Program for Teaching
Larval Mosquito Morphology. This educational teaching tool, distributed on DVD, is designed to
provide a self-paced course of instruction that will enable medical personnel to confidently identify mosquito
larvae in the absence of a professional mosquito taxonomist. The program comprises four parts: a tutorial in
larval mosquito morphology, student identification practice using 24 specimens, a glossary of larval mosquito
morphology, and a collection of over 800 chaetotaxy diagrams to assist the user in learning and identification.
The program was developed by CDR George W. Schultz, with assistance from Dr. Richard G. Robbins and
Mr. David W. Hill. To request copies of this free DVD, contact the AFPMB Webmaster
NPMA Announces Field Guide Summer Sale
FAIRFAX, Va. — The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has announced a summer sale on the
NPCA Field Guide to Structural Pests. This number one-selling NPMA resource manual can now be
purchased for $49 per copy or $40 for orders greater than 10.
PMRA on Gophers
Some sort of decision or announcement is expected by the end of the week after the Pest Management
Regulatory Agency completed a study on gophers. We have details on the study. Health Canada Pest
Management Regulatory Agency has contracted a researcher to test a variety of treatment options for
growers besieged by Richardson’s ground squirrels this spring. Health Canada will be examining and
comparing the effectiveness of Phostoxin (aluminum phosphide) tablets, ready-to-use (or ‘dry’) strychninetreated grain bait, fresh (or ‘wet’) strychnine-treated grain bait, made using liquid concentrate strychnine, and
chlorophacinone-treated grain bait on a trial basis.
Wildlife Group Goes Hi-tech to Track Deer
Over the winter, the Nevada Department of Wildlife began monitoring a new radio collar that contains a small
GPS unit that generates coordinates of the animal every four hours and a transmitter to transmit the data via
satellites to NDOW computers each day.
SePro Announces New Aquatic Herbicide
SePRO Corporation, the leading provider of aquatic plant management solutions, announced at the Aquatic
Plant Management Society this past week that the EPA has completed the registration process for Galleon
Aquatic Herbicide. With that hurdle out of the way, we now have a new tool to combat invasive aquatic
weeds. This product is extremely effective on a number of our harder to deal with aquatic weeds such as
Hydrilla. We expect it to have excellent activity against Brazilian Elodea and Eurasian Milfoil as well.
Strategies for Effective State Early Detection/Rapid Response Programs for Plant Pests and Pathogens
Early Detection/Rapid Response (EDRR) is a critical tool for identifying and eradicating introductions of new
invasive species and pests.
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CERTIFICATION, RECERTIFICATION, AND PEST
MANAGEMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE EVALUATOR
COURSES
If you are interested in attending one of these courses, contact either Ms. Sandra Alvey, US Army
Environmental Command, DSN 584-1214, commercial (410) 436-1214, email sandra.alvey@us.army.mil or
Ms. Christine Convery, US Army Environmental Command, DSN 584-1213, commercial (410) 436-1213,
email christine.convery@us.army.mil
Click here for the AMEDD Center and School list of Certification, Recertification, and PMQAE Classes
Click here for a list (AFPMB web site) of DoD training and certification courses provided by the Army,
Navy and Air Force.
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DoD STANDARDS PESTICIDES AND DoD “EQUIPMENT” LIST
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MEETINGS OF INTEREST
* * * * 2007 * * * *
AUGUST
7-9 August 2007. An International Symposium – “Managing Vertebrate Invasive Species”, Hilton Hotel, Fort
Collins, CO. The symposium will highlight research, management and public education associated with
vertebrate invasive species (mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians); hosted by the US Department of
Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service/Wildlife Services/National Wildlife Research Center
17 August 2007 Rangeland Management Workshop – "Plant Management: The Key to Better Rangeland
Management" A workshop and field day designed to help ranchers improve their plant identification skills is set
for Aug. 17 at the Mesa Vista Ranch, said a Texas Cooperative Extension agent. The ranch is located 32 miles
north of Pampa on US Hwy. 70 in Roberts County.
20-24 August 2007. Principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). US Fish and Wildlife Service, National
Training Center. Location: NCTC, Shepherdstown, WV. Course Description: This course presents the
fundamentals of integrated pest management (IPM), and the decision-making process that reduces risk to natural
resources, the public, and the environment from pests and pest management related strategies. The IPM
process incorporates the use of different management tools to formulate the best management strategy when
managing pests on and off Refuges. In practice, IPM incorporates monitoring injury levels and treatment
strategies into an overall decision-making process tailored to individual pest problems. Useful references and
information sources about IPM are provided.
OCTOBER
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7-9 October 2007. AAAE Wildlife Management Workshop. Minneapolis, MN. Registration Contact: AAAE
Meetings Department (aaaemeetings@aaae.org). Registration is not yet available. Please check back three
months prior to the meeting date. For further information, please contact AAAE Meetings Department should
you have questions.
15-16 October 2007. Phragmites Workshop. Cornell University, Ithaca New York “Identification workshop at
Montezuma Wetlands Complex October 17th.” This two-day workshop is intended to discuss the latest findings on
spread, impacts, genetics and control methods (mechanical, chemical and biological). A particular emphasis will
be placed on differences between native and introduced genotypes and the need to protect endemic genotypes.
A second emphasis will be discussion of the ongoing research to develop biological control. Several insects have
been selected and are currently being tested for their host specificity. We will review the current status and
potential implications for the protection of endemic genotypes. An optional workshop on Phragmites identification
on October 17th will allow participants to see native and introduced genotypes at the Montezuma Wetlands
Complex (1 hour north of Ithaca). For more information:
26 October 2007. "They've invaded Delaware, they just keep growing, and we're not taking it anymore!"
Delaware Invasive Species Council, Inc., 8th Annual Meeting, Location: Grass Dale Center, Delaware City,
Delaware. See Meeting Flyer for more information.
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EQUIPMENT NEEDED/EXCESS PESTICIDES
One of the methods of ensuring that potential pest management resources are not inadvertently lost is to
periodically check Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DMRO) sites for turn-in of pesticides as well as
equipment and related pest management materiel. The DRMO website is easy to navigate http://www.drms.dla.mil/
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REGULATORY NEWSWATCH
Gypsy Moth Regulations; Updates and Clarifications
SUMMARY: We are proposing to amend the gypsy moth regulations by making editorial and nonsubstantive
changes to several terms and providing necessary updates throughout the regulations. These actions would
improve the clarity and consistency of the regulations while continuing to provide protection against the
artificial spread of gypsy moth into noninfested areas of the United States.
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Controversy Erupts Over Endangered Species Act
From the day it became law 34 years ago, the federal Endangered Species Act has been politically hot – a
flash point of contention between defenders of nature and advocates of economic progress. Now, the ESA is
embroiled in new controversy.
Report an Environmental Violation
If you are experiencing an environmental emergency or are witnessing an environmental event that may lead to
imminent loss of life. Environmental emergencies, like oil and chemical spills and the release of radioactive
materials, may occur from
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transportation accidents,
events at chemical or other facilities using or manufacturing chemicals, or
as a result of natural or man-made disaster events.
To report oil and chemical spills
and radiation emergencies,
call the National Response Center:
1-800-424-8802
If you want more information on reporting an environmental violation, go to the: Report Environmental
Violations Project- general information page.
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act - 7 U.S.C. s/s 136 et seq. (1996)
The primary focus of FIFRA was to provide federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use. EPA was
given authority under FIFRA not only to study the consequences of pesticide usage but also to require users
(farmers, utility companies, and others) to register when purchasing pesticides.
 Full text of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
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POTPOURRI
Goose Whisperer Bonds With Park Birds
Geese specialist Martin Hof observes geese in a park in Delft, west central
Netherlands, Wednesday July 11, 2007. A gaggle of geese runs riot in the Hof
van Delft Park. They honk, they hiss, they harass, and they scatter droppings
everywhere. Hof has become a minor celebrity here, in part for his ability to
communicate with fowl, which some say borders on the magical. They call him
"The Goose Whisperer," and he has a job to do.
Fleeing Spiders Save Life of Teen
The spiders dropping from her bedroom ceiling were running from something. When a Hemlock teen ran
from them, she escaped a smoldering attic fire.
Sustainable Landscaping: Going Beyond the Low-Water-Use Garden
There is so much more beyond planting natives and low-water-use plants that you can do to ensure that your
garden is a self-sustaining natural ecosystem. Sustainable landscaping is a principle that has grown over
thousands of years into a common practice throughout California (and the world) and is a proven and
rewarding way to conserve, protect and preserve our natural resources.
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25b Minimum Risk Pesticides
Note: Additional information about this list is available in PR Notice
2000-6 (PDF)
Products Intended for the Control of
Public Health Pests Must Be Effective
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40 CFR ' 152.25(f) Minimum risk pesticides-(1) Exempted products. Products containing the following active
ingredients are exempt from the requirements of FIFRA, alone or in
combination with other substances listed in this paragraph,
provided that all of the criteria of this section are met.
Information on petition to
modify EPA's exemption from
FIFRA regulation for minimum
risk pesticides.
Castor oil (U.S.P. or equivalent)
Cedar oil
Cinnamon and cinnamon oil
Citric acid
Citronella and Citronella oil
Cloves and clove oil
Corn gluten meal
Corn oil
Cottonseed oil
Dried Blood
Eugenol
Garlic and garlic oil
Geraniol
Geranium oil
Lauryl sulfate
Lemongrass oil
Linseed oil
Malic acid
Mint and mint oil
Peppermint and peppermint oil
2-Phenethyl propionate (2-phenylethyl propionate)
Potassium sorbate
Putrescent whole egg solids
Rosemary and rosemary oil
Sesame (includes ground sesame plant) and sesame oil
Sodium chloride (common salt)
Sodium lauryl sulfate
Soybean oil
Thyme and thyme oil
White pepper
Zinc metal strips (consisting solely of zinc metal and impurities)
(2) Permitted inerts. A pesticide product exempt under paragraph (g)(1) of this section may only include
inert ingredients listed in the most current List 4A. This list is updated periodically and is published in the
Federal Register. The most current list is:
- Inerts sorted by chemical abstract service number (48KB, PDF)
- Inerts sorted by chemical name list 4A (46KB, PDF)
(3) Other conditions of exemption. All of the following conditions must be met for products to be exempted
under this section:
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(i) Each product containing the substance must bear a label identifying the name and percentage (by
weight) of each active ingredient and the name of each inert ingredient.
(ii) The product must not bear claims either to control or mitigate microorganisms that pose a threat to
human health, including but not limited to disease transmitting bacteria or viruses, or claims to control
insects or rodents carrying specific diseases, including, but not limited to ticks that carry Lyme disease.
(iii) The product must not include any false and misleading labeling statements, including those listed in
40 CFR 156.10(a)(5)(i) through (viii).
Products Intended for the Control of Public Health Pests Must
Be Effective
EPA received a petition from the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA), dated March 15, 2006,
requesting that the Agency exclude from the minimum risk pesticide exemption those pesticides that claim to
control “pests of significant public health importance” and require an abbreviated registration for minimum risk
products that are to be used for the control of public health pests. On September 13, 2006, EPA published in
the Federal Register a Notice of Availability and Request for Comments on the petition allowing a 60-day
comment period. On December 6, 2006, EPA reopened the comment period for an additional 30 days at the
request of CropLife America. During the public comment period, the Agency received approximately 60
comments, both in support of and in opposition to the petition.
EPA has analyzed the comments on the petition and concluded that public health products must be supported
by evidence that they are effective against the target pest. EPA is now looking at options to ensure that
minimum risk public health pesticides that are otherwise exempted from regulation are effective. CSPA’s
letter of June 11, 2007, suggested that EPA engage in expedited rulemaking, including promulgating an
interim final rule without notice and comment. EPA’s response letter responds to that letter as well as the
March 15 petition.
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Washington State Department of Ecology
“Collection techniques also applies to collecting Aquatic Plants from any aquatic location”
How to Prepare and Mail Aquatic Plants for Identification
What is that plant?
We encourage lake residents to be aware of changes in the aquatic plants growing in their lake. Sometimes
these changes are the result of seasonal conditions - hot sunny summers may cause increased plant growth but sometimes these changes mean that a nonnative aquatic plant, like Eurasian watermilfoil, has been
introduced to the lake.
If you notice an aquatic plant whose growth seems excessive or atypical, we would like to help you identify
it (Washington State residents only please). If it is a nonnative noxious plant, we can suggest some
management options. If it is a native plant, its increased growth may be in response to excess nutrients
entering the lake. In that case, we may suggest working with your neighbors and the local government to
control nutrient sources to the lake.
If you would like to have that aquatic plant identified--here's the steps you need to follow:
How to Collect Aquatic Plant Specimens
You can collect an underwater plant by dropping a weighted rake to the bottom of the waterbody and pulling
up the plants snagged by the rake. When possible, the entire plant, including the roots, stems, flowers or
fruits should be collected. (The flower and fruits of many aquatic plants often stick up above the water in a
spike-like arrangement).
If it isn't possible to collect the entire plant, get as much of it as you can; not just the top few inches. Some
plants have floating leaves and underwater leaves; be sure to include both types of leaves. Wash the plant in
clean water to remove algae, debris, and other adhering materials. Don't allow the plant to dry out.
Make notes of the date, location, collector's name and address, and some details about the site where the
plant was collected.
Mailing the Plant
After the plant has been washed and is free of debris, lay it carefully on a damp paper towel. Wet the towel
and squeeze most of the water out before arranging the plant neatly as if you were going to press it in a
book. Lay another paper towel on top of the plant so that it is sandwiched between the two damp paper
towels. Place the plant in a water-tight plastic bag, such as a ZipLock™ bag and put it in a regular-size
envelope for mailing. Be sure to include your name,
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of the notes you made when collecting the plant. Try to mail the plant on a Monday to minimize the time
the plant spends in transit. Poorly-prepared plants, or plants that sit in hot conditions often arrive in such
poor shape that they can't be identified.
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