NAVFAC Applied Biology Newsletter
Winter 2010
NAVFAC Applied Biology Website
News and information about upcoming events.
https://portal.navfac.navy.mil/portal/page/portal/EV/Applied_Biology/ (Requires
CAC-enabled login, or request a SSO account). AFPMB page: AFPMB NAVFAC Applied Biology
Upcoming Events and Courses
DoD Pesticide Applicator and QAE/PAR/IPMC Recertification Courses:
 23-26 March 2010. Virginia Beach, VA. Contact: Sabra Scheffel
Initial training course for PAR/QAE/IPMCs:
 10-14 May 2010. Virginia Beach, VA. Contact: Sabra Scheffel
Registration: https://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/csfe/cecos/ (use pull-down menu
to access Courses > E-Registration > Environmental Compliance)
Initial DoD pesticide applicator certification
 September and March. Jacksonville, FL. Contact: David Wolfert 904-5422424 david.wolfert@med.navy.mil
 22 Feb – 12 Mar 2010. Pearl Harbor, HI. Contact: William Tozier 619556-7070 william.tozier@med.navy.mil
DOD Pest Management Workshop, Feb 8-12 2010, NAS Jacksonville, FL.
Information on DoD Pest Management Courses is available at
http://www.afpmb.org/pubs/courses/courses.htm
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MSMA Phase Out
MSMA is a popular and widely used herbicide because it is effective against
several difficult to control weeds in established turf, and is available at a relatively
low cost. It is in a chemical class known as the organic arsenicals, which convert
to the more toxic inorganic arsenic over time in soil. Run off from treated soil
containing arsenic may then enter drinking water supplies.
In order to better protect drinking water supplies, and to promote the transition to
lower risk herbicides, the EPA cancelled most uses of MSMA and other organic
arsenicals in 2009. Use on golf courses and right-of-ways will be phased out
over the next three years. On Navy property, it is most commonly used on golf
courses. If you are using MSMA, you should stop buying it and transition to other
herbicides as you deplete your stock. Contractors should no longer be allowed
to use MSMA on base.
For more information, see
http://www.epa.gov/testmike/oppsrrd1reregister/organic_arsenicals_fs.html
Invasive Species makes new sport possible
The Asian carp population in the Illinois River has exploded, and due in part to
their habit of jumping from the water when boats approach, the fish are a real
hazard. But now, they are also a new sport that Chris Brackett, of Brackett
Outdoors, in Mapleton, IL has coined "extreme aerial bowfishing". He has
perfected a method of shooting leaping fish with a bow from a high-speed boat,
and the sport is catching on. The size and number of carp that can take to the air
is astounding, but it's
not all fun and games;
many end up in the
boat, or collide with
shooters onboard.
During a recent DVD
shoot, one woman was
hit in the face with a
flying carp, breaking
her jaw. (Excerpted
from Field and Stream,
August 21. Photos by
Bill Conway,).
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Other News
Misuse of pesticides contributes to North Carolina infant’s death
http://www2.wspa.com/spa/news/local/article/infant_found_dead_in_anderson_c
ounty/29032/
Newly discovered species of huge spider is endangered
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sand-Dunes-Reveal-New-Spider-Species131817.shtml
Home improvement store fined over sales of restricted pesticide
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=9544037
FDA seizes over $1 million of food from rodent-infested commercial food
processor and warehouse in Tennessee
http://thepacker.com/FDA-seizes-produce--other-food-inNashville/Article.aspx?articleid=972931&authorid=577&feedid=215&src=top
Honey bees can be trained to recognize faces
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100129092010.htm
Useful Links
NAVFAC Applied Biology Center – Our site on the NAVFAC Portal
AFPMB – Armed Forces Pest Management Board homepage
NPIC – National Pesticide Information Center
CDMS – CDMS Label/MSDS searchable database
NPIRS – National Pesticide Information Retrieval System
PCT Online – Pest Control Technology Online magazine
Army Pest Management Timely Topics
National Pest Management Association
Naval Safety Center
Bulletins Live! Pesticide Use Limitations for endangered species protection
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Applied Biology Team Members and regional POCs
Atlantic
Karen Wilson
karen.e.wilson@navy.mil 757-322-4817 Acting Program Manager
Sherrie Bartku sharon.bartku@navy.mil 757-322-4796 Section Head
Steven Holmes steven.p.holmes@navy.mil 757-322-8295 Midwest and Marine Corps
Jack Markham jack.markham@navy.mil 757-322-4882 MidLant
Mike Medina michael.j.medina1@navy.mil 619-532-1157 Southwest and Northwest
Kirk Williams kirk.williams@navy.mil 757-322-4254 Southeast
Sabra Scheffel sabra.scheffel@navy.mil 757-322-4320
Denise Thomas denise.thomas@navy.mil 757-322-4459
Pacific
Stephan Lee stephan.g.lee@navy.mil 808-472-1384
Cory Campora cory.campora@navy.mil 808-472-1408
Akira Masui akira.masui.ja@fe.navy.mil 011-81-46-816-7720 Japan and Okinawa
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NAVFAC Applied Biology Products and Services
Pest Management
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Provide technical assistance to troubleshoot and solve pest problems.
Conduct required pest management program reviews to ensure effectiveness, efficiency
and safety of the program.
Provide guidance in structure and landscape design and construction to prevent pest
infestations.
Conduct extended on-site consults (reimbursable).
Pesticide Compliance
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Prepare integrated pest management plans (reimbursable).
Prepare pest control contracts (reimbursable).
Review installation integrated pest management plan (IPMP).
Review pest control and construction contract specifications, agriculture and PPV
housing lease agreements, natural resources contracts, and other documents involving
pest management.
Approve pesticides for use on installations.
Support pesticide compliance programs.
Manage pest management record keeping and reporting.
Training
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Provide pest management training to recertify pesticide applicators and train pest
management coordinators and pest control contract Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) /
Performance Assessment Representatives (PAR) and others involved in pest
management.
Provide non-FIFRA initial certification and FIFRA/non-FIFRA recertification for OCONUS
activities (reimbursable).
Other
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Support for Marine Corps and other services (reimbursable).
The editorial content of this newsletter has been reviewed and
approved by the Public Affairs Office.
This internal newsletter is an authorized NAVFAC publication. Its contents do not
necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or
the U.S. Navy, and do not imply endorsement thereof.
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