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VOLUME 4, NUMBER 12
30 December 2006
CONTENTS
Consultant’s Corner
Consultant’s Corner
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO THE ARMY PEST MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY.
The USAEC Pest Management Program would like to wish everyone in the Army Pest
Management community a Very Happy Holiday Season. Thank you for all of the hard work
that you have done over this last year in meeting the Army pest management program
requirements. The feedback that we have received from you has been very valuable to
improving the level of support services that we can provide to meet each installation’s
program needs.
FRIENDLY REMINDER: All official business for the Army Pest Management Program at
USAEC must be sent to a government employee. When requesting any support from USAEC
or submitting your installation IPMPs, PUFs, PUPs, OCPURS, pest control service contracts,
aerial spray statements of need, and training & certification documentation please send them
TO: Ms. Sandra Alvey, USAEC Senior Pest Management Consultant and copy furnish
cc: Ms. Christine Convery, Pest Management Consultant using the following email addresses
and phone numbers: sandra.alvey@us.army.mil at (410) 436-1568 and
christine.convery@us.army.mil at (410) 436-1572.
IMPAC POLICY: The Army Contracting Agency has recently published the “2007 Purchase
Card Operating Procedures” to include the rules for pest control services under "Pesticides."
If you'd like to view the document you can do so at the following link: FY2007 Purchase Card
Operating Procedures.
Assistance Available from
USAEC Pest Management
(PM) Team
Army Reserves
Announcements
News Articles
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
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 beginning with the ‘December Issue’ will be sent by web link. If you have any problems
DoD Standard Pesticides
accessing the AFPMB website please let us know.
and DoD Equipment” List
ARMY INSTALLATION BREAKOUT SESSION AT THE TRI-SERVICE WORKSHOP (15 FEB 07)
Equipment
Installation Pest Management Coordinators (IPMCs) are welcomed and encouraged to attend the
Needed/Excess
Tri-Service DoD Pest Management Workshop hosted by the US DoD Armed Forces Pest
Pesticides
Management Board, 12-17 February 2007, at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL.
Additionally there will be an Army Installation Support Breakout Session on Thursday
Pesticide Regulations
morning for those installation personnel who can make the conference. Attending IPMCs are
invited to participate in a special breakout session to discuss installation pest management
Potpourri
issues/concerns which you would like to share with your fellow pest management colleagues.
Attached is the draft agenda so far in an effort to identify topics of discussion not necessarily to
finalize time blocks. If you are planning on presenting a topic at the Army Installation Support
Breakout Session please provide Ms. Sandy Alvey with a copy (CD or email) of your approved
presentation by 15 January 2007 so that it can be included in the program. To Register?
Click here to submit your online registration. If you have any questions about the workshop,
please feel free to e-mail the AFPMB: afpmb-webmaster@osd.mil
Little Known Facts
Draft Agenda
Army Breakout Session
Application of Pesticides
to Water
Yellow starthistle
Management Guide Info
National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual
The National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual is intended as a study guide for preparing to take the
“National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Exam” that was developed jointly by the US Environmental
Protection Agency and the Pest Management Regulatory Agency of Canada.
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:

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) 436-1568

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) 436-1572

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) 436-1565

Dr. Lynn Hoch, BAH Contractor: Base Operations Pest Management Support, IPMP reviews, Pest
Control Service Contract reviews, Aerial Spray Statement of Need reviews, Pesticide registration reviews
(410) 436-1587, DSN 584-1587
Lynn.Hoch@us.army.mil <mailto:Lynn.Hoch@us.army.mil>

Zia Mehr, BAH Contractor: Base Ops Pest Management Support, Pest Control Service Contract
reviews, IPMP reviews, Pesticide registration reviews
(410) 436-1574, DSN 584-1574
zia.mehr@us.army.mil <mailto:zia.mehr@us.army.mil>

Lynda Portaszkiewicz, BAH Contractor: Pesticide Applicator Training & Certification, IPMC and
PMQAE Accreditation, Pest Management List Server, AEDB-EQ, Administration, and Records
(410) 436-1573, DSN 584-1573 <lynda.portaszkiewicz@us.army.mil>
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ARMY RESERVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
As a service to our DOD community, information pertaining to the Army Reserves Pest Management program will
be featured in the Army Pest Management Timely Topics when available.
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NEWS ARTICLES
New Homeland Security Buzz: Bomb-Sniffing Bees
Scientists at a U.S. weapons laboratory say they have trained bees to sniff out explosives in a
project they say could have far-reaching applications for U.S. homeland security and the Iraq war.
Gardeners Can Find Latest Information on University of California Web Site
Hundreds of new pests have been added to the Pests in Homes, Gardens, Landscapes, and Turf section of
the University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program Web site at
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu. For the first time, users can find pest management information specific to a
host plant.
Researchers Say Rise in California Temperatures Likely to Affect Crops
Increasing temperatures in California during the next 45 years could negatively affect the amount of almonds,
walnuts, oranges, avocados and table grapes that Americans put on their tables. According to new research
in the journal Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, production losses in some of California’s most popular
crops could be as high as 40 percent by mid-century.
Escaping Global Warming
Meanwhile, many pest species - including roaches, fleas, ticks and tree-killing beetles - are surviving warming
winters in increasing numbers. "We are seeing throughout the Northern Hemisphere that pests are able to
have more generations per year ... without being killed off by cold winter temperatures," said Parmesan.
Hornet Sting Forces Malaysian off Road
A sting from a hornet caused a truck driver to lose control of his vehicle, and sent his 16.5 ton load of
hydrochloric acid all over an expressway in northern Malaysia, an official and a news report said Thursday.
Northern Minnesota Feels the Heat
"The evidence is overwhelming," he said. "This does not have anything to do with politics. It has everything
to do with science."
How to Keep Your Home Pest Free in Winter
The National Pest Management Association has some suggestions to help keep pests out of your home this
winter.
Feral Cats are Everybody's Problem
Jim Stevenson is not the kind of guy you expect to find facing two years in prison for felony animal cruelty.
The founder of the Galveston Ornithological Society in Texas, he has traveled the world studying birds and is
the author of four books on them.
Send Your Toughest Pest Control Questions to George Rambo
Each month in PCT magazine noted industry consultant and PCT columnist Dr. George Rambo answers
difficult questions posed to him from pest management professionals in his column “Problems & Solutions.”
Wasp Released in LA to Combat Bugs
Louisiana horticulturists tied a small cylindrical vial containing hundreds of gnat-sized wasps to a hibiscus
plant on a well-groomed lawn Wednesday and removed the cap.
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Residents Seek Help with Deer
Lyme disease has dramatically increased over the last few years, especially in the northeastern United
States, said Gloria Addo-Ayensu, director of the Fairfax County Health Department. In Fairfax County, the
number of reported cases of Lyme disease increased from 19 cases in 2000 to 75 cases this year.
Termites Targeted for Extermination with Tent at YMCA
Once the building is tented, gas is injected into the structure using small tubes, Hernandez said. It should
take one to two hours for the gas to spread through the facility.
SLO County Waters under Scrutiny
What visitors do not know is that the lake’s water is laced with high levels of nitrates and dieldrin, a pesticide
that has not been used for 30 years, making Oso Flaco one of the most polluted water bodies in the county.
In Epic Battle, the Rat Patrol Adjusts Its Aim and Digs in
One part of the new effort involves collecting information on computers, block by block and
building by building in the most rat-infested areas of the city. Another element is a public
education campaign with colorful posters and slogans like “Feed a Pigeon, Breed a Rat” and
“Help New York City Send Rats Packing.”
German Cockroaches Winning the War against Pest Control Baits
GAINESVILLE, FL --- The German cockroach -- one of the most common and hated household
pests -- is winning the war against some of the newest insecticides and baits, according to University of
Florida researchers.
Invading Insects Beware: Pest busters are Prepared
The Division of Plant Industry, which is headquartered there, is the front line in the state's defense against
non-native insects. Experts say at least one new insect sneaks into the state each month, threatening
agriculture and harming native species.
It’s Man vs. Pest at the Academy, and the Winner Is
“Are we very smart?” he asked his students last month, suggesting that a creature known as Homo sapiens,
roughly translated to “wise man,” should know better. “We want the rats to go away, but we keep trash under
our desks. We want the city to kill the rats, but we throw McDonald’s bags out the car window.”
Taking on the Vultures
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 makes it unlawful to pursue, hunt, take, capture, kill or sell birds listed
therein ("migratory birds"). The statute does not discriminate between live or dead birds and also grants full
protection to any bird parts including feathers, eggs and nests. More than 800 species are currently on the
list.
Researchers Team with Industry for Battle in the War on Termites
According to Ray Noblet, head of the entomology department at the University of Georgia College of
Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, termite damage and control costs in Georgia exceed $125 million
annually.
Energy Solution or Noxious Weed?
Its Latin name is Arundo Donax. It's native to the Mediterranean. It arrived in the U.S. more than a century
ago, with good intentions: it was meant to control erosion in California stream beds.
Treated Framing Options Offer Opportunities for Dealers
Borates are effective preservatives, recognized in American Wood-Preservers' Association standards and
accepted by model building codes for interior applications. They provide resistance to damage from termites
and fungal decay. A study published in the Forest Products Journal suggests that they may also repel nonwood-destroying pests.
1080 - An Essential Tool in Pest Management
In its submission supporting DOC and the AHB’s application, Environment Canterbury says 1080 remains an
essential tool in the exercise of its pest control and biodiversity functions and responsibilities. It says 1080 is
the most cost effective poison for large-scale pest control.
Battle to Control Glyphosate Resistant Pigweed Will be Expensive
In the fall of 2004, Stanley Culpepper was alerted to a problem field of Palmer amaranth in central Georgia.
Heavy glyphosate treatments barely registered on the field’s pigweed and many wondered if, after long
expecting it, glyphosate-resistant pigweed had finally arrived in U.S. row-crop land.
‘Told you so?’ Weed Scientist Resists Temptation
“Glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth will make Asian soybean rust seem insignificant,” Ford Baldwin, a
former University of Arkansas weed scientist who now works as a consultant, was quoted as saying.
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Unwanted Critters
Hurricane Katrina destroyed much of the natural habitat that was home to many snakes and rodents, thus
forcing them to "relocate" to populated areas.
As for mosquitoes --- a problem especially acute in warm-weather months --- the St. Tammany Parish
Mosquito Abatement District is spraying and larvaciding on a regular basis.
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INVASIVE SPECIES UPDATE
Beetle Introduced to Rid Tamarisk Invasiveness
With the salt cedar leaf beetle success in ridding the Virgin River of tamarisk, cottonwood and willow
trees can regain their place.
Cheat grass Invasiveness Causes Ecological Loss in County Watershed
“Once the cheat grass develops to a point where it is a dominate part of the ecosystem, it drives the
fire cycle, which means there are more frequent fires. The native species have less of a chance to recover
and reestablish as a result.
Pest Threatens West Virginia's Ash Trees
A wood-boring beetle native to China and eastern Asia could threaten West Virginia's Ash Trees.
So far the emerald ash borer bug has killed an estimated 25 million ash trees in the United States.
Fears of Water Weed at Popular River Park
A notorious, fast-spreading cordgrass already choking off waterways in the eastern and southern
reaches of San Francisco Bay may have taken hold in the Petaluma River, scientists and
environmental advocates say.
Stabilization of Plant Communities after Integrated Picloram and Fire Treatments
PSU Researchers Help Oust Predatory Crabs
Two PSU professors hope that their new research grants will help remove and prevent the spread of a
predatory creature that has been known to invade and alter ecosystems--the green crab.
UCSD Study Says Argentine Ants Very Territorial
The Argentines, at 2 to 3 millimeters in length, are of average size when stacked
up against the 250 species of native ants, he said. But Holway said their
aggressiveness and ability to thrive in Southern California's lush landscapes, golf
courses and fruit groves has enabled them to all but eradicate native ants from
urban areas.
Gypsy Moth Solution May Have Some Bugs
Proposed budget cuts and confusion over an egg mass count may hinder aerial spraying in Roanoke County.
Noxious Weeds in County Crosshairs
The plan invokes a buffering management concept, whereby landowners will be required to remove noxious
weeds at a stepped-in distance of 50 feet every year. In accordance with state law, if property owners fail to
remove and manage noxious weeds themselves, the county can do it for them and send landowners the bill,
plus a potential inspection fee and other costs.
Invasive Grass Deemed Threat to Woodside’s Redwood Ecosystem
A harmless-looking, green grass that some Woodside residents may find growing in their yards has now been
classified by a state agency as a serious threat to the area's redwood ecosystem, according to local open
space officials.
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Links – more information on false-brome
www.appliedeco.org/reports.html
http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/alert/alrtbrac.html
http://plants.usda.gov/cgi_bin/plant_profile.cgi?symbol=BRSY
http://www.ou.edu/cas/botany-micro/ben/ben277.html
http://www.plant-identification.co.uk/skye/gramineae/brachypodium-sylvaticum.htm
Friend, not Foe?
"People tend to ignore the possibilities that invaders like cane toads can bring popular rather than unpopular
things with them."
Winter Moths Ascend on Vineyard Once Again
Winter moth caterpillars defoliated approximately 21,000 acres of land in Massachusetts last year, according
to UMass Extension experts. In addition, almost 250,000 acres of land was defoliated by gypsy moths
working in concert with forest tent caterpillars.
Invasive Plant Species Threaten Minnesota's Ecosystem
Pierce said invasive species sometimes can be controlled by looking at their habitat needs and not filling
those needs. For example, if a species thrives in shade, exposing it to sunlight might control it.
Measuring Plant Diversity, Predicting Vulnerability to Invasive Species
A newly released book by USGS ecologist Tom Stohlgren, Measuring Plant Diversity: Lessons from the Field
(Oxford University Press, 2006), presents field and analysis methods that can more accurately describe plant
biodiversity and help evaluate vulnerability to invasion.
Insect 'Mite' Save County Farmers from Bindweed
Bindweed vines over other plants and has fleshy sustaining root systems that can spread out 30 to 40 on
individual plants, and go as deep as 30 feet, according to researchers.
Bee County Uses Flies to Effectively Battle Fire Ants
Entomologists now are using the naturalized flies on Jones' property to infest ants from Brooks County,
farther to the south, in hopes of taking phorid flies deeper into this semi-arid region of the state, where
drought and flood killed off an earlier effort to introduce this natural predator.
USDA Expands Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio
The USDA – ARS today announced the expansion of its emerald ash borer (EAB) quarantine to include the
entire states of Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The new quarantine becomes effective on 1 Dec following the
issuance of a federal order.
Sanibel Residents Protecting an 'Invasive Species'
Florida officials have announced the Australian Pine Tree is too dangerous and have placed it on the invasive
species list. The Australian Pine is the tree that prevented people from getting back onto Sanibel Island after
Hurricane Charley. But after an inactive hurricane season, the pines are being protected by city residents
rather than persecuted.
Invasive Species Trouble Hawaii
There are about 9,975 endemic species living in the islands. Another 1,100 endemic species disappeared as
invasive species showed up, said Earl Campbell, who heads the Invasive Species Division of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service‘s regional office in Honolulu.
Invasive Species
The vine is considered an invasive species because it harms Maryland-native plants, which are
critical to Maryland's ecosystem and provide food and shelter for wildlife…
Meijer, Conservancy Take on Invasive Species
GRAND RAPIDS -- If the state is to preserve the forests, wetlands and waterways so
critical to Michigan's economy, conservation efforts must be far-reaching, say those
involved in the battle.
Invasive Species Trouble Hawaii
There are programs and rules to keep potentially invasive animals out of the islands. But there's nothing
comparable to keep potentially invasive plants from being imported and planted in Hawaiian gardens.
Space Invaders Invading Space of Plants in One County Park
WEST LONG BRANCH — Invasive plants such as the aggressive "mile-a-minute" weed, multiflora rose and
garlic mustard are running amok in Poricy Park in Middletown, according to park proponents.
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Sheperd’s Purse Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
It is found as a common weed growing in disturbed areas, gardens, farmland, fallow land, roadsides, trails
and old home sites throughout North America. It is an erect annual to biennial forb in the mustard family
(Brassicaceae) growing 4-26 inches in height.
Deny Invaders Florida Toehold
We can't just rely on public agencies to manage invasive plants on their conservation lands. The only way to
have long-term success in the control of invasive species is to approach the problem in a coordinated,
regional way that includes local, state, federal and private landowners.
Wildlife Management Urgent in Climate-Changed World
Climate change is and will increasingly have dramatic impacts on migratory species from whales and dolphins
to birds and turtles a new report by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) says.
Invaders Roil LA Waterways
The channeled apple snails are a non-native exotic species, yet another outsider that has found a new and
not very hostile home in Louisiana’s aquatic environment. The South American imports were probably
dumped into a drainage canal from somebody’s aquarium.
Scientists Study Asian Snakehead Invasion of Potomac River Near Washington
An aquatic interloper appears to have adjusted easily to life in the Potomac River system near Washington,
DC -- far from its native Asia, where it is regarded as a delicacy.
Most Speakers Favor Funding to Fight Coqui Frogs
The County Council should fund Kaua’i Invasive Species Committee’s $290,000 request to eradicate the
noisy and troublesome coqui frog in Lawa‘i, most speakers told the council yesterday.
Alien Invasion - NONNATIVE SPECIES HAVE TAKEN OVER SAN FRANCISCO BAY AND COULD MOUNT
AN UNDERWATER ATTACK ON THE REST OF CALIFORNIA. “San Francisco Bay is viewed as the most
invaded estuary in the world,” says Andrew Cohen, a marine biologist with the San Francisco Estuary Institute.
“It’s invaded across most of its habitats. Even more impressive: across many of the largest habitats, exotics
wholly dominate.”
Gypsy Moths Threaten Western Maryland Wildlands
The non-native gypsy moth is by far the most destructive pest of forest and shade trees in Maryland. During
cyclical infestations, the caterpillars eat the leaves of oaks and other hardwoods from late April through June.
Heavy populations of caterpillars will eat most or all leaves on a tree, leaving it weak and susceptible to other
diseases. Repeated defoliation can kill trees.
Pizza Box becomes Better Fly Trap
The trap is more efficient in terms of time and personnel than the standard methods, Puckett said. Instead of
counting flies for a couple of hours around a disturbed fire ant mound, he can place the new trap out every
mile using global positioning system technology. He then will go back to collect them 24 hours later.
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ENDANGERED & THREATEN SPECIES
Australia’s Grey-headed Albatross Faces Extinction
Sydney, Australia – Invasive animals species are threatening the grey-headed albatross on Australia's
Macquarie Island with the risk of extinction, says WWF.
A Human Taste for Rarity Spells Disaster for Endangered Species
The shady pursuit of endangered bird eggs made international headlines in May 2006 when Colin Watson,
widely considered Britain's most notorious illegal egg collector, died after falling from a 12-meter tree,
allegedly while hunting a rare egg. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds estimates that up to 30 of
Britain's most vulnerable species are targeted by collectors.
Group Seeks Penguin Protection
Some penguins need U.S. environmental laws to protect them against global warming and over fishing, a
petition filed with the Fish and Wildlife Service says.
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Protecting Penguins Could Force Bush to Move on Climate Change
Environmentalists want penguins to be placed on endangered species list because it could force the US
government to start acting on climate issues.
Wild Salmon of the Mokelumne: Saving a Species
Invasive species, like the mud snail, are only one of a number of threats facing salmon in California.
Two Plants Added to NM Endangered Species List
A thistle whose wetland habitats are drying up and a member of the pea family that was a popular
medicinal plant have been added to New Mexico's endangered species list.
HEALTH WATCH
Woman Bitten by Spider Loses 10 lbs. of Skin
The hobo spider is one of two dangerous spiders in Oregon. The other is the black widow. The brown
recluse does not exist in Oregon….
West Nile Virus – [Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases, CDC] “2006 Statistics”
Map shows the distribution of avian, animal, or mosquito infection occurring during 2006 with number of
human cases if any, by state. If West Nile virus infection is reported to CDC from any area of a state, that
entire state is shaded. Plus links to information on other statistics, surveillance, and control for WNV.
Bed Bug Symposium Stresses Preparedness
WASHINGTON—Hoteliers are finally crawling out of the woodwork to address a pesky issue that
affects properties big and small—bed bugs.
Bedbugs Begone! UF Fumigation School Teaches Low-Cost Control Method
The practice, known as commodity fumigation, enables small companies to fumigate portable items
without investing in expensive tarps and seals needed to “tent” entire buildings, he said. When
performed properly, commodity fumigation is safe to use in residential areas and leaves no harmful
residue in enclosures.
Bed Bugs Bite
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) says bed bugs are on the rise, increasing by
more than 500 percent over the past few years.
Pesticides Linked to High Risk of Pediatric Cancers - a Study Unveils
According to a study finding of Ron Matsusaki, a doctor from Canada, rare pediatric cancers have been found
in potato-farming community of 14,000 residents on the western tip of Canada's Prince Edward Island.
Lyme Disease Doctor Publishes Babesia Book
Dr. Schaller's book, entitled "The Diagnosis and Treatment of Babesia: Lyme's Cruel Cousin – The Other
Tick-Borne Infection,” is a must-have tool for patients and practitioners who deal with Lyme Disease and its
co-infections. The book explains many important concepts that are unfamiliar to internists, family doctors,
pediatricians, infectious disease physicians and emergency physicians.
Thomas N. Mather: RI Ever More at Risk -- Clock's Ticking for Action against Ticks
Officially known as black-legged ticks, they transmit Lyme disease, babesiosis and anaplasmosis. Lyme
disease is the most common tick-transmitted infection, and now, in 2006, 68 percent of the state's
population is at risk in their own backyards.
A Modern Menace: Emerging Infectious Diseases
“there are far more virulent, difficult-to-treat infectious diseases than there were 20 or 30 years ago.
Many new diseases have been emerging, and there has also been a resurgence of infections like
malaria and tuberculosis.”
Unseasonably Mild Weather Raises Lyme Disease Threat
Dr. Keith Hopkins, who has had a veterinary practice on Plymouth Street in Halifax for more than 23 years,
said he is seeing a steady increase in the number of Lyme disease cases in horses and dogs.
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Don't Get Ticked on This Winter
From November through April, the cool, wet environment of local parks and wooded areas is a prime
breeding ground for several species of the tiny bloodsuckers, including the one whose bite causes Lyme
disease.
Lyme Disease Patients Denied Treatment Following New 2006 IDSA Guidelines: Connecticut Attorney
General Launches Anti-Trust Investigation
The new guidelines deny the existence of chronic, infectious Lyme disease and list as “not recommended”
most of the conventional medical treatments prescribed by physicians as well as alternative treatments often
chosen by patients.
Lyme Disease Treatment Guidelines Criticized
Cameron says "The guidelines are based on flawed assumptions. The guidelines recommend against
treating Lyme disease patients more than once, possibly leaving them chronically ill."
Wild-Animal Trade is Health Risk, Experts Say - Hundreds of millions brought into U.S. get little testing for
disease
The known diseases that can jump from exotic pets to humans are many. Rodents can carry hantavirus, and
Bolivian hemorrhagic fever, which causes high fever, muscle pain and severe bleeding and can be deadly.
Santa Fe County Woman Contracts Hantavirus
The agency says the infected woman has is being treated at University of New Mexico Hospital in
Albuquerque. New Mexico has recorded eight confirmed cases of hantavirus infections in people this year.
Three have been fatal.
Exotic Pets May be Toxic Disease Threat
Exotic animals captured in the wild are streaming into the United States by the millions with little or no
screening Countless more pets — along with animal parts and meats — are smuggled across the borders as
part of a $10 billion-a-year international black market, second only to illegal drugs.
Exotic Animals Bring in Diseases
Countless more pets — along with animal parts and meats — are smuggled across the borders as part of a
$10 billion-a-year international black market, second only to illegal drugs.
Barrington Woman Wants Better, Bigger Debate on Lyme Disease
It's the most commonly diagnosed tick-born disease, and nearly 90 percent of all cases occur in the
northeastern United States, so why don't more people know about Lyme disease, wondered Barrington
resident Adrian Schlesinger?
AG Takes on MDs over Lyme Disease
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced on November 16 that he had issued a subpoena to the
Virginia-based Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) over its recently issued Lyme disease
guidelines.
Hundreds Rally to Protest New Lyme Disease Treatment Guidelines
Hundreds of people rallied yesterday outside Westchester Medical Center to decry new treatment
guidelines for Lyme disease that discourages the use of long-term antibiotics to treat lingering symptoms.
Bat Exposure in Theater Prompts Alert
A woman who discovered a rabid bat crawling on her ankle in an Uvalde movie theater may undergo postexposure preventive treatment, and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) officials are trying to
determine if other theater patrons were exposed.
Brown Recluse Spider is a Common Home Invader
FAIRFAX, VA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When homeowners come indoors as cooler weather starts to blow in,
they may not realize they have some hidden intruders— spiders. T he National Pest Management Association
(NPMA) encourages homeowners to be particularly aware of the brown recluse spider, one of the more
poisonous spiders in America.
Family Battles Lyme
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Lyme disease is now the “fastest rising vector-borne
disease in the United States,” with reported cases 150 percent higher in 2005 than in 1991. The CDC goes on
to explain that further complicating the situation is the fact that “the disease can go undiagnosed, with
symptoms often confused with a host of other illnesses.
Actress Francesca Jarvis Battling Ravages of West Nile Virus
Actress Francesca Jarvis, 73, is now battling the brain-affecting ravages of West Nile virus, the mosquitoborne scourge that struck her and 46 other Tucson residents this year.
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West Nile Virus Infections Rise
“It’s pretty clear now from research done around the country that weather patterns drive a lot of this,” … “They
drive the mosquito numbers, what kinds and how many are out there, how the virus replicates. It’s a complex
interaction.”
Feds Collect Giant Rats in Florida
Florida and U.S. officials are trying to raise enough money to kill off the Gambian rats that have
proliferated on Grassy Key Island, just a few miles from the coast of one of the country's most
populous states. The rats were imported to the island a few years ago.
Disease’ Creates Medical Mystery
Though many doctors dismiss Morgellons as a delusion, for those who suffer it, the pain is real.
Wildlife Can Alert Next Health Threat for Those Watching
Veterinary pathologists are the first line of detection. Autopsies of dead birds in New York helped uncover the
West Nile Virus. Tracking rodent populations turned out to be important with the hantavirus in the four
corners area.
Learning to Walk Again After West Nile Virus
You don't hear a lot about the West Nile virus anymore. The cold temperatures came and put the mosquitoes
out of commission until spring, but there are a lot of people still suffering horribly from their West Nile
infection.
Study Says Malaria Helps Spread HIV
Malaria is fueling the spread of AIDS in Africa by boosting the HIV in people's bodies for weeks at a time,
says a study that pins down the deadly interplay between the dual scourges.
Road Map for Malaria Vaccine Gives Experts Hope
Hopes that the world will finally be able to immunize people against malaria received a shot in the arm this
week as leading health experts unveiled the blueprint for a preventive vaccine in the Thai capital, Bangkok.
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OTHER PEST MANAGEMENT LINKS OF INTEREST
“Place in Favorites”
Forest Encyclopedia Network
This site provides natural resource professionals and the public the scientific knowledge and tools
they need to achieve their objectives. The Network is designed to connect scientific results, conclusions, and
impacts with management needs and issues. Now the every-expanding scientific knowledge base of forest
information is being organized into an integrated system that can be easily accessed and used.
2006 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual [College of Agriculture and Life Sciences North
Carolina State University]
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The files in this document are stored in 'PDF' format. You will need Acrobat Reader from Adobe
installed with Mosaic or Netscape to read these files. You can download a free copy of the reader
together with installation instructions directly from Adobe.
See http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/agcomm/editpubs.htm for ordering copies of the printed version of
this manual.
Additional pesticide safety information
“Place in Favorites” The Pennsylvania INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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The PA IPM Program is a collaboration of The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and The
Pennsylvania State University. Our goal is to promote Integrated Pest Management in both agricultural and
nonagricultural environments.
 PA School IPM Manual
 Greenhouse IPM with an Emphasis on Biocontrols
“Place in Favorites”
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 IIMCOM.
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 [U.S. Department of Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service]
Web site 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 U.S. 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:
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Federal Noxious Weed List
State Noxious Weed Reports
State and Federal Composite List of All U.S. Noxious Weeds
Invasive Plants of the U.S.
Introduced Plants of the U.S.
Pesticides – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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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
 Pesticide Emergencies Contacts
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
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BASF Sells Counter® Insecticide Product Line and Lock ’n Load® Delivery System to American
Vanguard
American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) and BASF Aktiengesellschaft, Ludwigshafen,
Germany (NYSE:BF) today announced that BASF sold the global Counter insecticide product line and the
Lock ’n Load® closed delivery system to AMVAC Chemical Corporation, a subsidiary of American Vanguard.
The Counter product line consists of the active ingredient Terbufos, the trademark Counter, the manufacturing
and formulation know-how, registration rights, intellectual property rights and inventories.
World's First 'USDA Certified Organic' Pesticides
Pharm Solutions Inc. has announced seven of its pesticides have achieved USDA National Organic Program
Certification. Rose Pharm, Veggie Pharm, Indoor Pharm, Flower Pharm, Fungus Pharm, Oil Pharm and
Soap Pharm are the first and only pesticides to qualify as "USDA Certified Organic".
Electronic Bird Control
Bird Shock Flex-Track, from ANC Bird Control is a new electrified bird control system, which protects
buildings from bird damage. It is non-toxic, adaptable and virtually invisible.
Mechanical Ventilation as Part of Termite Control Available from Envirofan
Pest control and pest management firms are recognizing the importance of mechanical ventilation as part of
termite control.
Biofume Range of Products Showcased at PestWorld
Founded in 1870, Octavius Hunt is the largest formulator of smoke pesticides in Europe and has been
supplying the pest control industry for more than 35 years. And at this year’s the National Pest Management
Association’s convention in Dallas, the company unveiled its new natural range of pest control products.
CERTIFICATION, RECRTIFICATION, AND PEST
MANAGEMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE EVALUATOR
COURSES
If you are interested in attending one of these courses, contact Ms. Sandra Alvey, US Army
Environmental Command, DSN 584-1568, commercial (410) 436-1568, email
sandra.alvey@us.army.mil and Ms. Lynda Portaszkiewicz, US Army Environmental Command,
DSN 584-1573, commercial (410) 436-1573, email lynda.portaszkiewicz@us.army.mil
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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
DoD policy requires that a pest management consultant approve all pesticides used commercially on DoD
installations. In addition, Army policy requires that all pesticides used on Army installations be registered by the
state in which the installation is located. Once approved by a consultant, the installation may procure pesticides
either through the Defense Logistics Agency or through local purchase when it is in "the best interest of the
government." Click here to see the lists on the AFPMB web site
NSN STOCK ITEM REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
NSN 6840-01-426-5472 is going to be removed from the stock list. This product, "Advance Dual Choice" (EPA
Reg #499-459, active ingredient N-Ethyl Perfluorooctanesulfonamide) is an ant bait station. The product
registration has been cancelled by the EPA through an agreement with the manufacturer. This product can be
used until supplies are exhausted and self-help stores can continue to distribute it until supplies are exhausted.
"Advance Dual Choice" (EPA Reg# 499-459) will be replaced by "Advance Dual Choice 360A" (EPA Reg#
499-496, active ingredient Abamectin) ant bait stations on the stock list.
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MEETINGS OF INTEREST
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JANUARY
24 January 2007. Invasive Plant Management Conference: at the US National Arboretum, Washington, DC.
Anyone who manages a property has likely encountered rampant, unwanted plant growth. This workshop
provides information on securing funding and negotiating contracts to remove invasive plants from public and
private landscapes and natural areas. An afternoon field exercise features the arboretum’s work in managing
invasives. Fee $50 (FONA $40). Register now (PDF: 33 K).
If you have any questions
please
contact Steve Manning [615-969-1309 or stevemanning@mindspring.com]
30-31 January 2007. “Effects of Invasive Plants on Wildlife” 1.5 day symposium sponsored by the Western
Section of the The Wildlife Society will be prior to the 2007 Annual Meeting of TWS-West in Monterey,
California, Portola Plaza Hotel on Cannery Row. Additional information is available at
http://www.tws-west.org
FEBRUARY
12 February - 17 February 2007. Triservice DOD Pest Management Workshop, hosted by the US DoD Armed
Forces Pest Management Board, Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL. - To Register? Click here to
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submit your online registration. If you have any questions about the Workshop, please feel free to e-mail the
AFPMB: afpmb-webmaster@osd.mil
25 February – 2 March 2007. Eighth Annual National Invasive Weeds Awareness Week, Four Points by
Sheraton Hotel, Washington, DC, 1201 K Street NW, Washington, DC. For more details please visit the NIWAW
8 website http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/temp/niwaw8.pdf; POC: Dr. Nelroy Jackson (951) 279-7786 or
nelroyjackson@sbcglobal.net; Registration Deadline: 1 Feb 2007; Hotel Reservation (202) 289-7600, deadline:
25 Jan 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 U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service/Wildlife Services/National Wildlife Research Center
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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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PESTICIDE REGULATONS
EPA Exempts Some Pesticide Use
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday that pesticides can be applied over and near
bodies of water without a permit under the federal Clean Water Act.
EPA Will Allow Some Pesticide Use in Water without Permit
The agricultural chemicals industry says it welcomes a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency
that will allow pesticides to be applied by farmers, ranchers, and public health officials over and near bodies of
water without first obtaining a permit under the Clean Water Act.
EPA Clarifies Pesticide Rules - Final rule clears up gray area about chemical use, Clean Water Act
Taking aim at a murky legal issue, the Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule that clarifies
when pesticides can be applied without first obtaining a Clean Water Act permit.
Using Pesticides over Waters OK'd
The heavily lobbied decision is supposed to settle a dispute that's roiled federal courts and divided state
regulators. It's popular among those who spray pesticides for a living, but it worries those who fear poisoned
waters will result.
Faces of the Week
There is more concern than ever about the environment - but mention Rachel Carson and most people won't
recognize the name.
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Environmentalists Challenge Pesticide Rule
WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration pleased farmers and frustrated environmentalists by declaring that
pesticides can be sprayed into and over waters without first obtaining special permits.
Pesticide Makers Take Aim at Organic Upstarts
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently extended until mid-January the comment period on a petition
by an industry trade group seeking to end a legal exemption from testing for the natural ingredients in
``minimal risk pesticides.''
Dursban Prohibitions are Geared to Prevent Exposure to Children
Dursban, a chlorpyrifos pesticide, is no longer allowed in residential pest control. The following agreement
between the EPA and Dow Chemical specifies the cases in which Dursban is permitted or prohibited:
Ulster OKs Pesticide-Notice Law
The businesses must notify anyone living within 150 feet and on abutting property of where certain
pesticides will be sprayed. Shops selling pesticides must mark where pesticides are displayed and post
information about the law as well, according to the law.
Fruit Growers Urged to Change Pesticides
Organophosphates are among the most commonly used pesticides worldwide, both for agriculture and
domestic use. For humans, overexposure can cause acute toxic effects: wheezing, nausea, headaches,
seizures and in extreme cases, death.
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POTPOURRI
Disease-Carrying Exotic Lizards Likely to Be Destroyed
Authorities are likely to destroy 11 illegally imported exotic lizards, worth thousands of dollars, after they were
found to be diseased.
A Grass Worth Getting High On
The U.S. Agriculture Department calls switch grass "perhaps our most valuable native grass." Oak Ridge
National Laboratory has identified it as the model plant species for fuel, better than corn, which is all the rage
now as the prime ingredient of ethanol.
New York City Food Inspectors Find `Mystery Meat' Markets Unpalatable
Bush meat, or anything killed in the wild, is typically illegal, Corby said. Eating endangered or threatened
species like as gorilla and chimpanzee -- whose meat is occasionally found in New York -- is against the law.
NY Cracks Down on Illegal Mystery Meats
When a food safety inspector walked into a market in Queens, he noticed the store had an interesting special
posted on its front window: 12 beefy armadillos. In Brooklyn, inspectors found 15 pounds of iguana meat at a
West Indian market and 200 pounds of cow lungs for sale at another market.
Man Pleads Guilty to Live-Egg Smuggling
A Redwood City man has pleaded guilty to smuggling live eggs from Eurasian eagle owls into the United
States and painting them like Easter eggs to slip them past U.S. Customs inspectors, federal prosecutors said
Thursday.
Museum's Exotic Butterflies Have Come a Long Way to Delight Visitors
In this country, the exotic butterfly trade dates back 30 years, though raising butterflies is a centuries-old
practice. The ancient Chinese raised caterpillars to support the silk industry, while the first butterfly collectors
emerged from Victorian England in the 19th century.
Suburbs Threaten Panthers
Florida panthers, which can weigh up to 155 pounds, are one of several subspecies of cougar in the United
States. Thousands once ranged throughout the Southeast. But by the 1950s, the panther had been hunted
to near-extinction, and its numbers dwindled to about 30 by the mid-'90s.
Airport Authorities Seize Snakes in Plastic Bottles
Airport authorities seized a viper and other reptiles in plastic bottles from a Filipino passenger who was about
to board a flight from Manila to Bangkok on Tuesday.
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Warmed-up Oceans Reduce Key Food Link
WASHINGTON — in a "sneak peak" revealing a grim side effect of future warmer seas, new NASA satellite
data find that the vital base of the ocean food web shrinks when the world's seas get hotter.
In Kansas, a Line Is Drawn Around a Prairie Dog Town
Their absence, in a landscape whose contours are etched by absence — not many trees, not
many hills, not many people — would have been unremarkable had it not been for the
general expectation that the day would bring a climactic confrontation over the fate of the
largest prairie dog colony in Kansas.
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LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
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Growing dandelion greens for market generates millions of dollars a year in the U.S.
Many popular herbal teas, weight-loss products and organic vitamin supplements contain dandelions. Check
the ingredients.
Sri Lanka is technically the only island country entirely surrounded by water.
Fifty-five tons of coffee substitutes made from roasted dandelion roots are sold each year in England,
Australia, and Canada.
The Vatican City, the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's smallest country. Located
entirely within the city of Rome, Italy, the Vatican City (also known as the Holy See) is 0.2 square miles (0.44
km2) in area.
Which country has the largest population?
China is home to more than 1.2 billion (1,200,000,000) people. With a global population of 6
billion, 1 out of every 5 people on the planet.
Which country is least densely populated?
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The country with the world's lowest population density is Mongolia with a population density of
approximately 4 people per square mile. Mongolia's 2.5 million people occupy over 600,000 square
miles of land.
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Annual Progress Report
Developing Biological Control of Pharagmites australis [Bernd Blossey, Dept. of Natural Resources,
Ithaca, NY]
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DRAFT AGENDA
2007 DoD Pest Management Workshop:
Army Installation Breakout Session
Thursday 15 February 2007
Formal Presentations (1.5 hrs)
1. USACHPPM Pest Management Program Overview (15 minutes)
2. AMEDD C&S Training and Certification Overview (15 minutes)
3. ODEP Overview (15 minutes)
4. DLA Program Overview (15 minutes)
5. USAEC Pest Management Overview (15 minutes)
6. IPM-in-CDC Initiative (15 minutes)
7. Pest Management Issues with Relocatable Buildings (15 minutes)
8. Performance Based Contracting Initiative (15 minutes)
9. GIS/GPS Initiative (15 Minutes)
10. Range Sustainability (15 minutes)
EPA Program Overview?
Round Table Facilitated Discussions (2 hrs)
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IMPAC/RCI Issues
Self Help Program Issues
Training & Certification (Food Service Sanitation?) Issues
Repellents in CDCs
Aerial Spray Procedures
NGB/IMA-AR Issues
OCONUS Issues?
BRAC/Joint Basing
Program Funding (FOM, COLS, CLS)
Distance Learning Demonstration?
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Application of Pesticides to Waters of the United States in
Compliance with FIFRA: Final Rule
On November 21, 2006, EPA issued a final rule to clarify that pesticides legally registered for application
to or near aquatic environments, and legally applied to control pests at those sites, are not subject to
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.
This final EPA rule clarifies two specific circumstances in which a Clean Water Act (CWA) permit is not
required to apply pesticides to or around water. They are:
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(1) The application of pesticides directly to waters of the United States in order to control pests.
Examples of such applications include applications to control mosquito larvae, aquatic weeds, or other
pests that are present in waters of the United States.
(2) The application of pesticides to control pests that are present over waters of the United States,
including near such waters, where a portion of the pesticides will unavoidably be deposited to waters of
the United States in order to target the pests effectively; for example, when insecticides are aerially
applied to a forest canopy where waters of the United States may be present below the canopy or when
pesticides are applied over or near water for control of adult mosquitoes or other pests.
The action puts into effect a rule that confirms EPA's past operating approach that pesticides legally
registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for application to or
near aquatic environments, and legally applied to control pests at those sites, are not subject to NPDES
permit requirements.
This rule does not address pesticide spray drift. A workgroup of the Pesticide Program Dialogue
Committee (PPDC), established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), is investigating this
issue and intends to provide advice to EPA.
Clarifying when the CWA applies to pesticide use is critical because confusion over when a permit is
required could hinder public health officials' efforts to prevent or respond to an infestation of mosquitoes
that may carry the West Nile virus, or to control an invasive species that may damage valuable natural
resources.
EPA solicited public comment on both an Interim Statement and proposed rule in Federal Register
Notices published on August 13, 2003, and February 1, 2005, respectively. After considering these
comments, EPA maintains its position that the two circumstances addressed in the final rule for which
NPDES permits are not required are reasonable and consistent with the language and legislative intent of
the CWA.
For more detailed information on this rule, use the links below:
Final Rule on Application of Pesticides to Waters of the United States in Compliance With FIFRA [PDF 209 KB - 39 pp]
Fact Sheet: Pesticides and NPDES Permits [PDF - 137 KB - 2 p]
Interpretive Statement on Application of Pesticides to Waters of the United States in Compliance with
FIFRA [PDF - 126 KB - 8 pp]
Draft Rule Federal Register Notice [PDF - 94 KB - 8 pp]
Yellow Starthistle Management Guide
This comprehensive guide by Joseph M. DiTomaso, Guy B. Kyser, and Michael J. Pitcairn will be
available by the end of December 2006 from the California Invasive Plant Council (CAL-IPC).
Pricing information will be available at that time.
See http://www.cal-ipc.org/ip/management/yst.php
Yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis) is one of the most serious rangeland, grassland, and wildland
weeds in the northwestern United States, impacting military training operations, affecting native plant
diversity, altering water cycles, and poisoning livestock. Yellow starthistle invades 12 million acres in
California alone. This guide begins with a description of the biology and ecology of yellow starthistle and
its history in California. It then provides a comprehensive overview of treatment methods for yellow
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starthistle, including each method's advantages and disadvantages, timing, and best fit in a strategic
management plan. This guide includes the integrated weed management strategy for yellow starthistle
developed at Fort Hunter Liggett through a Department of Defense Legacy Resource Management
Project.
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