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<br /> <br /> <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach | ITB 20-08-01 City Landscaping Services 53 <br /> <br />'Sampling Palms for Lethal Yellowing and Texas Phoenix Palm <br />Phytoplasmas,' https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1197. <br /> <br />Royal Palms: As a preventative measure, apply a Merit systemic insecticide root <br />drench on all Royal Palms with a follow-up within 21 days, twice per year. In <br />addition, apply a foliar application of Imidacloprid or Safari or approved equal, <br />once per year. Drench head of palm until runoff occurs and repeat foliar spray <br />within 21 days. Follow manufacturers’ recommendations regarding application <br />methods and rates. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to perform monthly <br />evaluations of all Royal Palms to keep them healthy. <br /> <br />3.7.8 LAWN (St. AUGUSTINE) <br /> <br />Insects and fungus shall be controlled by both curative and preventative measures. <br />Spray all lawn areas, as required, for control of chinch bugs, army worms, sod <br />webworm, fungus, and other pests. Unless specifically approved by the City, only <br />liquid pesticide applications are to be used for chinch bug control. <br /> <br />3.7.9 TREES, SHRUBS AND GROUND COVER <br /> <br />Treat trees, shrubs and ground cover, as needed, with the most appropriate <br />selective pesticide for the targeted pests. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for <br />application, using Integrated Pest Management Principles. It is the Contractor’s <br />responsibility to perform monthly evaluations of all trees, shrubs and ground cover <br />and treat as needed to keep them healthy. <br /> <br />3.7.10 HERBICIDE APPLICATIONS <br /> <br />Contractor may use selective herbicide by means of spray type to aid in the control <br />of unwanted weeds and vegetation. Use and application must be in strict <br />compliance with the manufacture’s label directions. All applications shall be <br />performed by persons holding a valid herbicide application license as issued by the <br />State of Florida and shall be done in accordance with herbicide manufacturer’s <br />recommended rates and applicable Federal, State, County and Municipal <br />regulations. <br /> <br />Contractor must only utilize herbicides registered by the EPA and the Florida <br />Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service’s Bureau of Pesticides. The use <br />and application of any pesticides must comply with Chapter 487 of the Florida <br />Statutes and Chapter 5E-2 of the Florida Administrative Code. <br /> <br />The Contractor is required to obtain prior written approval as to the type, location <br />and method of applications from the City’s Project Manager(s) prior to the use of <br />any herbicides. Any proposed changes in approved herbicide usage must be <br />submitted for the City’s Project Manager’s approval at least five (5) working days <br />in advance of the anticipated usage. The Contractor shall exercise extreme care