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VOLUME 4, NUMBER 7
Consultant’s
Corner
30 JULY 2006
CONSULTANT’S CORNER
The USAEC Pest Management Team would like to welcome Ms. Christine
Convery to the USAEC. Christine comes to us from the Naval Facilities
Engineering Command where she held the position of Entomologist with
the Biological Sciences Branch of the Engineering Field Activity, Northeast
(EFANE), in Philadelphia, PA.
While at EFANE, Christine was responsible for the pest management
record keeping, pest control/grounds maintenance service contract
development and review and aerial spray programs. Additionally, she
was extensively involved in pest management plan preparation/review, pesticide
use requests, assistance visits and training.
CONTENTS
Consultant’s Corner
Assistance Available From
USAEC Pest Management
(PM) Team
News Articles
Invasive Species Update
Health Watch
At the USAEC, Christine's primary responsibilities are the GIS/GPS initiative,
IPMC and PMQAE training guidance development, contract guidance
specification development, pest management program assistance visits,
the USAEC pest management website and IMA-AR coordination. She
will also assist in other areas where needed.
Other Pest Management
Links of Interest
Products/Equipment
Christine has a BS in Biology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
and a MBA from Rosemont College. She lives in West Grove, PA with her
husband George. She enjoys cooking and traveling with her husband.
Congratulations to Fort Belvoir installation pest management program staff for earning
Meetings of Interest
Certification,
Recertification and Pest
Management Quality
Assurance Evaluator
Courses
the IPM Star award for excellence for their hard work and excellence in promoting IPM at the
installation’s two Child Development Centers and two Child Youth Service facilities. The
date for receiving their award is being set for early August 06. This award is given by the IPM
Institute of North America, an independent EPA-sponsored organization of IPM professionals,
DoD Standard Pesticides
that evaluates School IPM programs. Those meeting its standards are "IPM Star Certified" in
and DoD Equipment” List
recognition of the excellence of their programs. Fort Belvoir is the fifth installation in the Army,
the Department of Defense, and the Nation to become IPM Star certified and is a model
Equipment Needed/Excess
installation for promoting to Army CFSC program administrators the benefits from certification
Pesticides
at CDCs Army-wide. The US Army Environmental Center sponsored this pilot initiative with
representatives from the US Army Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Office of the
Director of Environmental Programs (ODEP), the US Army Center for Health Promotion and
Pesticide Regulations
Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM), and the US Army Installation Management Agency (IMA)
who were all committed to implementing this program. This initiative is originally patterned
Little Known Facts
after programs sponsored by the US EPA and several States to limit risks of pesticide exposure
to school age children. For more information on how an installation can obtain the IPM Star,
fully funded by USAEC, please contact Sandra Alvey, USAEC Pest Management Team Leader,
410-436-1568, sandra.alvey@us.army.mil
*** National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual:
This 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 Team and we will try to assist you in the redistribution of these items.
ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FROM
USAEC PEST MANAGEMENT (PM) TEAM
The Pest Management Team is committed to providing the highest level of technical support to you in support of
the Army’s Installation Pest Management Program. Please contact the PM team members for any assistance you
may need. The PM team members and their primary program responsibilities are:
Sandra Alvey, DAC: Vice Chair, AFPMB; Pest Management Team Leader; 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, GIS/GPS Initiative
(410) 436-1568, DSN 584-1568
sandra.alvey@us.army.mil <mailto:sandra.alvey@us.army.mil>
Christine Convery, DAC: GIS/GPS Initiative, IPMC and PMQAE Training Guidance Development, Contract
Guidance Specification Development, Pest Management Program Assistance Visits, the USAEC Pest
Management Website and IMA-AR Coordination
(410) 436-1572, DSN 584-1572
christine.convery@us.army.mil <mailto:christine.convery@us.army.mil>
Dr. Herb Bolton, USDA Liaison: Pest Management Program Assistance Visits (PMPAVs), IPM
Demonstration Projects, EPAS Protocols and Reviews, Invasive Species
(410) 436-1565, DSN 584-1565
herbert.t.bolton@us.army.mil <mailto:herbert.t.bolton@us.army.mil>
Dr. Lynn Hoch, Contractor: EPAS Audits, GIS/GPS Initiative, Integrated Vegetation Management,
Sustainable Range Tick Management Project (4-Poster Tick Control), and IPM Thermal Control, USAEC Pest
Management Website, Timely Topics
(410) 436-1587, DSN 584-1587
Lynn.Hoch@us.army.mil <mailto:Lynn.Hoch@us.army.mil>
Dr. Bob McKenna, Contractor: Base Operations Pest Management Support, IPMP Reviews, Pest Control
Service Contract Reviews, Aerial Spray Statement of Need Reviews, EPA Liaison, AEDB-EQ, Pesticide
Registration Reviews
(410) 436-1566, DSN 584-1566
rob.mckenna@us.army.mil <mailto:rob.mckenna@us.army.mil>
Zia Mehr, Contractor: Base Operations Pest Management Support, Pest Control Service Contract Reviews,
IPMP Reviews, IPM-in-Child Development Centers Initiative and CHPPM Liaison
(410) 436-1574, DSN 584-1574
zia.mehr@us.army.mil <mailto:zia.mehr@us.army.mil>
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Lynda Portaszkiewicz, 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 <mailto:lynda.portaszkiewicz@us.army.mil>
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NEWS ARTICLES
Rules Put Bite in Termite Contracts
Under the new rules, which took effect June 1, pest-control companies must: specify on contracts the types
of termites that are covered, redo treatments of covered infestations within 90 days, and make it clear when
they have performed only spot treatments on a structure rather than full treatments.
How are Pesticides Handled in Your School?
You probably don't realize it, but lurking in school storage closets and chemistry labs may be dangerous,
discontinued or unregistered pesticides and other chemicals. Even worse, the containers may be leaking and
the cabinets unsecured.
K-State Professor Using Satellite Imagery to Research How Changes in Land Use, Land Cover Affect
Human Health, Food Security
A Kansas State University geography professor is using satellite imagery to research how land use and land
cover changes affect human health and food security.
New Deer Hunt Rule in Sights - Another Effort to Cut Herd in CWD Zones
Deer increased last year in the core chronic wasting disease area in south-central Wisconsin, despite the
state DNR's efforts to thin the herd to contain the disease.
In Ant Navigation, Stride Matters
Putting ants on stilts may sound like a circus trick, but researchers are using them to determine how Saharan
desert ants find their way home.
Peregrine Falcons Get a Helping Hand - (After nearly killing off species, humans help it bounce back)
Toxic pesticides wiped out peregrines east of the Mississippi for a quarter century.
Rat Problem Gnaws at County Homeowners
As an inspector for the Orange County Vector Control District for Rancho Santa Margarita and the canyon areas,
Reisinger deals with about 8 to 12 rat complaints a day. The district responds to almost 200,000 requests for help
annually, about 60 percent of them rat-related.
Inspectors Offer up Their Skin to Skeeters to Help Fellow Citizens
Under state rules, to spray pesticides a county must prove that there's an increase in adult mosquitoes above
normal averages. Gathering "landing rates" -- the number of mosquitoes that land on a person in a set
amount of time -- and comparing them with a pre-determined average rate at a specific location is one factor
in that decision. And it's been done for decades.
Couple Sues Hotel for Bed Bugs
An infestation is not a sign that a person or dwelling is unsanitary, according to the National Pest
Management Association. Five-star hotels and a cruise ship are among places accused of having bed bugs.
Zoo Takes Precautions to Protect Animals against West Nile Virus
The zoo has been vaccinating animals since West Nile virus was first discovered in the eastern US about five
years ago.
Study Says Spider Web Developed Just Once
The orb web of an araneoid spider, Argiope trifasciata, in Palo Alto, Calif. Researchers have found the
classic spider web was invented just once, way back in the Cretaceous period some 136 million years ago.
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Home Depot Settles Environmental Violations in Connecticut
The Home Depot Inc. will pay the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) $425,000 to
settle "numerous violations of environmental regulations" at 13 Connecticut stores and has agreed to make
improvements in its environmental practices, DEP reported.
Florida State Researcher Defends Fire Ants
The first sentence of the first chapter of Walter Tschinkel's new book says it all: "I love fire ants." The Florida
State University myrmecologist _ a biologist who specializes in ants _ has spent 35 years studying red
imported fire ants, aggressive stinging insects that most Southerners consider a pest of the first order if not an
outright scourge.
Tomatoes to Protect Against the Plague
Researchers at the Center for Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology at the Biodesign Institute in Arizona are
dedicated to fighting infectious diseases through innovative and effective vaccine development. Guy A.
Cardineau’s group reported in the journal Vaccine how a plague vaccine produced by tomato plants can be
used to elicit an immune response in orally immunized mice.
Orkin Donates Time, Services to Treat Mold-Damaged New Orleans Homes
The Orkin Ready Response Team – a group of Orkin employees with a vast knowledge of pests, extensive
training and years of experience in the pest control industry – applied BORA-CARE® and MOLD-CARE™
products to help protect homes from mold growth. As a secondary benefit, this application of BORA-CARE
discourages termite activity, which has increased in New Orleans due to wet conditions.
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INVASIVE SPECIES UPDATE
Yellow Starthistle Management Guide by Joseph M. DiTomaso, Guy B. Kyser, and Michael J. Pitcairn. – Note:
In Publication, available summer 2006. USAEC will announce in the APM Timely Topics when available.
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 starthistle, including
each method’s advantages and disadvantages, timing, and best fit in a strategic management plan.
Tree-Eating Beetle Confined (search archives for story)
The beetles (emerald ash borers) also have been spotted in Ohio, Indiana, Maryland and
Virginia, costing the nation $20 billion so far to find and remove infected trees as well as in
economic losses to industries such as timber and tree nurseries.
Invasive Species Wreak Havoc in County, State
Invasive species experts fear a small, green Asian beetle responsible for the destruction of 20 million ash
trees in the Midwest will make its way to Wisconsin.
Onionweed (Asphodelus fistulosus)
Onionweed is an herbaceous perennial in the lily family (Liliaceae) to about a foot tall and almost as wide.
Clusters of long, tapering, round, hollow leaves very much resemble chives or scallions. Leaves sprout after
winter rains. Flowers appear in spring. Plants die to the ground during dry season.
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Nandia – Nandina domestica Thunb. - Weed of the Week (USDA Forest Service)
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Common Names: Nandina, sacred bamboo, heavenly bamboo.
Evergreen erect shrub in the barberry family (Berberidaceae) that grows to a height of 6-10 feet and width of
3-5 feet. The plant has multiple bushy cane-like stems that resemble bamboo.
Narrow-leaved Cattail – Typha angustifolia L. - Weed of the Week (USDA Forest Service)
Common Names: cattail, narrow-leaved cattail, narrow-leaf cattail.
An erect aquatic freshwater perennial in the cat-tail family (Typhaceae) growing 3 to 6 feet tall. Long linear
leaves emerge in spring.
Grant Will Protect Cable Lakes from Invasives
The Cable Lake Association and the Tahkodah Lake District are working with the Town of Cable to keep
Eurasian water milfoil and other exotic invasives out of our lakes. Local lake protection volunteers teamed up
with Town officials to write an Aquatic Invasive Species Grant to cover expenses for the project.
Invasive Forest Pests: Recent Infestations and Continued Vulnerabilities at Ports of Entry Place US
Forests at Risk (Jun 21, 2006; PDF|209 KB)
In summary, efforts to eradicate the Asian longhorned beetle appear likely to succeed, while efforts against
the emerald ash borer and P. ramorum do not.
Invasive Species of Plants Add to Flood Damage along Streams
Flood waters caused much of the damage. But the silent accomplice was something more innocent-seeming:
invasive flora.
What's Bugging You?
Invasive species — plants, insects and animals — are more than a nuisance. They can cause irreparable
harm to ecosystems, contribute to the decline of almost half of the country's endangered species and cost the
nation's economy billions of dollars.
Nonnative Iguanas Sink Their Claws into Fla. Island
The iguanas eat just about anything: doves, the eggs of rare tortoises and the berries from invasive Brazilian
pepper trees. They're particularly fond of tropical hibiscus flowers planted around homes.
Residents near Airport Asked to Help Fight Japanese Beetle
The Montana Department of Agriculture is encouraging property owners in an area south of Billings Logan
International Airport to use special insect traps as part of an effort to eradicate Japanese beetles.
Experts: Pesticides Not Necessary for Wisconsin Ash Trees
State and university plant specialists are telling Wisconsin homeowners who are concerned about the recent
find of an ash boring tree pest in Illinois, that applying pesticides to ash trees is not necessary at this time.
Pesky Fern Found on Caddo Lake
Giant salvinia, an extremely invasive floating aquatic fern from southeastern Brazil, was found on Caddo Lake
by a Louisiana research biologist on May 29, 2006.
'Warm' Species Invading Antarctic
Scientists are calling for action to prevent foreign species from taking hold in Antarctica and wrecking the
continent's unique ecosystems.
Zebra Mussels Found in Lake of the Ozarks
The discovery of zebra mussels in Lake of the Ozarks emphasizes the need for Missourians to increase
efforts to protect our natural resources from invasive species.
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HEALTH WATCH
Tick-borne Infections Pose Increasing Threat to North Carolinians
Pittsboro, NC - In Chatham County, in an informal survey of people in Pittsboro, almost everyone spoken with
had either had an illness themselves or knew of a person or pet that had suffered from a tick-borne illness.
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Produce Safety and Security International Announces Solution for the Threat of Hantavirus
Produce Safety and Security International, Inc (PINKSHEETS: PDSC), a sanitation disinfectant process
supplier to the food and medical industries, announces the Spherequat® 8600 R-T-U is a solution for
Hantavirus confirmed outbreaks in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Oregon, New Mexico and Washington .
Human West Nile Virus Infections in Colorado, Texas and Mississippi
The CDC has received reports of human West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in the states of Texas, Colorado and
Mississippi.
Dead Prairie Dogs Test Positive for Plague
To date, there have been 43 positive cases of plague in animals documented in Colorado. No human cases
have been reported in 2006 in Colorado.
Lyme Rise Troubles Victims, Doctors
The number of cases in Pennsylvania has more than doubled since 2000, from 2,343 that year to 5,730 in
2003, according to the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Antihistamine Could Fight Malaria, US Study Shows
An allergy drug pulled off the market in 1999 could work to treat malaria, US researchers reported on Sunday.
Lyme Disease Tough to Diagnose
Attorney Jay Phillips spent four and a half months with constant flu conditions, a migraine headache and a
fever of 103 degrees before he finally realized he might have Lyme disease.
It's a Bug's World - and This Summer, We're Living in It
Break out the bug repellent. Pull up your socks. And think twice before going outside.
Mosquitoes: Nuisance or Public Health Issue?
What weighs 2.5 milligrams, flies up to 1.5 mph — fewer than 25 feet above ground — and has an average 3week lifespan during which, if female, is capable of infecting its victims with several fatal diseases while
drawing a blood meal for its offspring?
Rabbit Response
KEEPING CHILDREN and pets away from sick and dead rodents is healthy advice year round, but the
precaution takes on even more importance given last week’s outbreak of tularemia in Pueblo West’s rabbit
population.
Hawaii Biotech Plans West Nile Virus Tests
HONOLULU — Hawaii Biotech Ltd. aims to start human clinical trials for a West Nile virus vaccine during the
first half of next year, marking an important milestone for the startup, the company's chief executive said
Thursday.
Diseases Carried by Ticks Can Be Deadly
"Rocky Mountain spotted fever is one of the real emergency tick diseases," said Charles Sheppard, St. John's
emergency room physician and outdoor enthusiast.
Clues on West Nile Sought at Local Bird Paradises
Robins, it turns out, appear to be taking the hit for humans, getting sick and dying as did thousands
of crows that were infected in the first wave of West Nile virus after it arrived in North America.
Study Reveals Pesticides Link to Parkinson’s
GARDENERS and farmers who spray plants with pesticides could be increasing their risk of contracting
Parkinson’s disease, research has shown. The finding has emerged from one of the largest epidemiological
studies conducted into the effects of such chemicals.
Pesticide Exposure Associated with Incidence of Parkinson's Disease
A prospective study of over 143,000 people found that those who reported exposure to pesticides had a 70
percent higher incidence of Parkinson's disease.
Pesticides May Increase Men's Risk of Parkinson's
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota have found that using pesticides increases men's risk of
developing Parkinson's disease, a debilitating neurological condition that affects movement.
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Borrelia burgdorferi in Ixodes scapularis Ticks, Chicago Area
The results confirmed that I. scapularis ticks infected with B. burgdorferi sensu stricto were recovered from
forested areas surrounding Chicago. Additional studies to define the extent and severity of the risk are
necessary, but clinicians and the public should be aware of the possibility of acquiring Lyme disease in the
Chicago metropolitan region.
Leptospirosis in Squirrels Imported from United States to Japan
Leptospirosis was diagnosed in 2 patients exposed to southern flying squirrels imported from the United
States to Japan. Patients worked with exotic animals in their company. Leptospira isolates from one patient
and 5 of 10 squirrels at the company were genetically and serologically identical and were identified as
Leptospira kirschneri.
Poison Ivy is Your Enemy
A recent prediction from researchers at Duke University and Harvard no doubt produced shivers of horror in
gardeners, hikers and campers everywhere. The dire warning: Global warming might make poison ivy, the
rash-inducing plant, grow bigger and more potent.
Infected Man Signals Start of West Nile Season
State health officials on Friday reported California's first human case of West Nile virus in 2006 and warned residents not
to be complacent about the disease as the hot weather season begins.
West Nile Virus: It's Back
State epidemiologist Lon Kightlinger said Thursday that West Nile virus is circulating in the region, and the
first WNV-bearing mosquito pool has been detected from a sample taken in Mitchell last weekend.
West Nile Virus in 24 States
Twenty-four states have reported detecting West Nile virus (WNV) in 2006, according to the latest data
reported on the US Geological Survey web site (last updated June 27). The disease has infected horses in
four states: Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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OTHER PEST MANAGEMENT LINKS OF INTEREST
“Place in Favorites” – Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North
America (Cornell University)
This guide provides photographs and descriptions of biological control (or biocontrol) agents of insect,
disease and weed pests in North America. It is also a tutorial on the concept and practice of biological control
and integrated pest management (IPM). – Note: it’s worth while researching the various links to other web
references.
“Place in Favorites” – Entomology on World-Wide Web (WWW)
This World-Wide Web page provides a jumping off place for a potpourri of entomological web links
“Place in Favorites” – Weed Science Society of America
Mission Statement - The Weed Science Society of America promotes research, education, and
extension outreach activities related to weeds; provides science-based information to the public and policy
makers; and fosters awareness of weeds and their impacts on managed and natural ecosystems.
– Note: it’s worth while researching the various links to other web references.
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“Place in Favorites” – Armed Forces Pest Management Board – Image Database
This website contains numerous photos depicting various pest management topics: animals,
plants, pesticides & repellents, diseases, surveillance techniques, etc.
West Nile Virus National and State Links
Web sites provides several links to other WNV data banks (maps and epidemiological data)
Insect Repellent References
Updated Information Regarding Insect Repellents – (Department of Health and Human Services - CDC)
A wide variety of insect repellent products are available. CDC recommends the use of products containing
active ingredients which have been registered with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use as
repellents applied to skin and clothing.
The Insect Repellent DEET|Pesticides|US EPA
DEET is designed for direct application to human skin to repel insects, rather than kill them.
Picaridin (technical fact sheet)
Insect repellent to be used against target pests: biting flies, mosquitoes, chiggers, ticks, and fleas.
3-[N-Butyl-N-acetyl]-aminopropionic acid, ethyl ester (IR3535) (113509) Fact Sheet
The active ingredient can be used as an insect repellent against mosquitoes, deer ticks, body lice, and biting
flies. Products containing this active ingredient are applied to exposed human skin. No harmful effects to
humans or the environment are expected from this use of 3-[N-Butyl-N-acetyl]-aminopropionic acid, ethyl
ester.
p-Menthane-3,8-diol (011550) Fact Sheet
p-Menthane-3,8-diol is a biochemical pesticide derived from eucalyptus plants. This active ingredient is used
to make products that are applied to human skin and clothing for the purpose of repelling insects, such as
mosquitoes.
How to Use Insect Repellents Safely
When properly used, insect repellents can discourage biting insects from landing on treated skin or clothing.
Insect Repellent Use and Safety – Questions and Answers
Provides answers to questions concerning the use and safety of repellents.
Protection against Mosquitoes and Other Arthropods
Although vaccines or chemoprophylactic drugs are available against important vector-borne diseases such as
yellow fever and malaria, travelers still should be advised to use repellents and other general protective
measures against biting arthropods.
USAEC Pest Management
USAEC provides centralized pest management oversight and technical support for the US Army Pest
Management Program for Installation Management Agency (IMA) Regions (except Europe and Korea) and
other special installations not currently under IMA.
Armed Forces Pest Management Board
Entomological Sciences Program, USACHPPM
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.
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PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENT
Bird-B-Gone Introduces New Bird Jolt FlatTrack System
Bird Jolt FlatTrack is a flexible, lightweight electric track that is for use on all species of birds,
according to manufacturer Bird-B-Gone.
Zoecon Offers Flea Brochure for Homeowners
Zoecon Professional Products has created “A Guided Tour of Your Flea Free Home,” a free brochure that pest
management professionals can customize with their contact information and use as a tool in talking with
customers.
VM Products Introduces EZ-Strike Fly Bait Station
The EZ-Strike Fly Bait Station from VM Products is a tamper-resistant fly bait station featuring state-of-the-art
medical grade plastic.
Skin Safety Against Pesticides
Pesticides can cause a range of skin diseases such as dermatitis, rashes and burns .
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CERTIFICATION, RECRTIFICATION, 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
Center, DSN 584-1568, commercial (410) 436-1568, email sandra.alvey@us.army.mil or Lynda Portaszkiewicz, US
Army Environmental Center, DSN 584-1573, commercial (410) 436-1573, email lynda.portaszkiewicz@us.army.mil.
Click here for the AMEDD Center and School list of Cert, Re-Cert, 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
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MEETINGS OF INTEREST
Last Updated (07/07/06)
(For additions or corrections please contact Dr. Hoch at lynn.hoch@us.army.mil)
* * * * 2006 * * * *
JULY
26 July – 29 July 2006. Federation of Asian and Oceania Pest Managers Association Conference Combined
with the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association National Conference, Brisbane Convention and
Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia. E-mail info@aepma.com.au or visit www.faopmaustralia.org.
OCTOBER
22 October – 27 October 2006. Herbicide Action Intensive Course, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana,
E-mail: www.conf.purdue.edu/herbicide; .C. Weller, Course Director, Purdue University, Horticulture Building, Room
315, 625 Agriculture Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2010. Office: (765) 494-1333; Fax: (765) 494-0391; Email: weller@purdue.edu
25 October – 28 October 2006. Pest Management '06, Gaylord Texas Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine,
TX. Contact: NPMA, 800-678-6722 or visit www.pestworld.org.
DECEMBER
10 December – 14 December 2006. ESA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN. Contact: 301-731-4535 or visit
www.entsoc.org
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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
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Regulatory Changes Proposed on Insecticide Pest Strip and Other DDVP Products
As a result of EPA’s ongoing evaluation of pesticides, the manufacturer of insect pest strips containing the
organophosphate pesticide DDVP (or dichlorvos) has asked EPA to remove certain uses and further restrict
where the pest strips can be used in homes.
Dichlorvos (DDVP); Notice of Receipt of Request to Amend to Terminate Uses of Certain Pesticide
Registrations
In accordance with section 6(f) (1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as
amended, EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of a request by the registrant to amend their registrations to
terminate uses of certain products containing the pesticide DDVP.
Schumer to Propose Plan for Tracking Cyanide Sales
In the aftermath of the averted cyanide subway attack in New York, Senator Chuck Shumer is unveiling a plan
to restrict sales of the common lethal poison.
Anti Terrorism Bill Protects Heartland Interests
Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson hopes to fast-track legislation designed to keep common and potentially
dangerous farm chemicals from falling into the hands of terrorists and meth dealers.
State Legislature Votes Toxics Out of North Carolina Schools (Beyond Pesticides, July 10, 2006)
Children are about to gain strong protections from pesticides, mercury, diesel fumes, arsenic-treated wood,
mold and mildew at North Carolina’s public schools. A new bill titled the School Children’s Health Act (bill
number H1502) has passed the House and Senate and has been sent to the Governor for his signature. The
bill uses common-sense, low-cost, and even cost-savings measures to reduce student and staff exposure to
hazardous contaminants in school buildings.
LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
 The word "coffee" was once a term for wine
 Brazil borders every country in South America except Chile and
Ecuador
 The Olympic gold medal must contain at least six grams of gold
 A rat can last longer without water than a camel.
 The golden dart frog is the most poisonous frog on earth and the
skin of one frog could kill up to 1,000 people.
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Highlights – National Urban Entomology Conference (NCUE) 2006 – Part 2
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For further information on these topics, contact Herb Bolton, USAEC Pest Management Team, at
herbert.t.bolton@us.army.mil or (410) 436-1565.
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NEW LABEL FOR PHANTOM® – BASF, The Chemical Company, presented efficacy data on their
new pesticide which was first registered as the termiticide, Phantom®. The new label is for spot or
crack and crevice spray for residual control in a variety of buildings including houses, apartments,
other residential structures, food handling establishments, and industrial, institutional, and
warehousing establishments. The new label lists cockroaches and ants. The label also clearly
describes the limited exterior application of Phantom® to structures.
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BARRIER TREATMENTS FOR FIRE ANTS – Researchers from Texas A&M University investigated
the foraging activity of fire ants into areas treated with the active ingredient, fipronil. Foraging ants
were found 25 feet inside treated areas. This information indicates that barrier treatments around
buildings may not be 100% effective in keeping fire ants from entering buildings with minimum barrier
treatments.
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FIRE ANT IMPACT ON PEOPLE – Scientists from the University of Florida presented information
that surveys indicate that 50% of the people in the southern US receive fire ant stings each year. Of
those people who were stung, 0.6 to 6.0% can exhibit some level of anaphylaxis.
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COCKROACH BAIT AVERSION – Scientists from Bayer Environmental Science and Land Grant
Universities reviewed the history and present status of cockroach aversion to pesticide baits. In the
past, scientists learned that some German cockroaches had genetic behavioral resistance and were
avoiding the sugars in some cockroach bait formulations. New bait formulations, such as Maxforce®
FC Select, were developed to solve this problem. Now scientists are recognizing that some German
cockroach populations have another genetic behavioral resistance and are avoiding the gel
components in some gel bait formulations. Avert® Dry Flowable Cockroach Bait is very effective
against bait-averse German cockroach populations.
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“IDEAL PEST ANT BAIT” – Several researchers from the University of California and industry
discussed the problems with developing an “ideal ant bait.” No ‘ideal ant bait’ will probably be
developed for several reasons. The food preferences of major pest ant species differ widely. And the
toxicity and formulation of each bait product for different ants are adjusted for maximum
effectiveness. Also, the food preferences of the same ant species change at different times of the
year to meet the ant colony’s nutrition needs for proteins, sugars and fats.
TARGETED FIRE ANT CONTROL – Texas A&M scientists discussed a targeted approach to fire ant
control that uses combinations of fire ant products presently on the market to obtain: 1) the speed of
control, 2) the duration of control, and 3) the cost of the control for the overall fire ant management plan.
By defining the fire ant problem, prioritizing the areas for control, and developing a treatment plan, this
approach can maximize control and minimize costs.
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