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`/ry OF SU0 0� <br />and as often thereafter as necessary using Integrated Pest Management Principles. <br />The Contractor shall be fully licensed to spray pesticides, and shall use sound <br />cultural practices that aid in preventing the presence or proliferation of insects and <br />diseases. The Contractor shall develop a pest management plan for approval by <br />the City. The Contractor's plan must establish the strategy and methods for <br />performing the work in a safe, effective, and environmentally sound manner. <br />Should the Contractor fail to report any disease or pest infestation that results in <br />damage to the Site(s) under the responsibility of the Contractor, the Contractor <br />must replace such damage, including, but not limited to, re -sodding, replacement <br />of trees, palms, shrubs, groundcover, etc. <br />Whitefly shall be controlled on all trees, palms, shrubs and groundcover and <br />Contractor shall develop preventive measures in the pest management plan. <br />Contractor is responsible to monitor infestations during the daily servicing and <br />inspection of the site(s). <br />1.8.7 SPECIALTY PALM/TREE CARE <br />Specialty palms such as Dates Palms, Royal Palms, Bismark Palms and other <br />specialty foliage shall be treated with preventive chemicals per each individual <br />need to properly maintain them. This includes pest infestation, fungicides and <br />deficiencies. Any specialty palm or other trees damaged due to over/under <br />treatment shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and all damaged material <br />shall be replaced within one (1) week of the damage being noticed, at the <br />Contractor's expense, at no cost to the City. Aerial spraying on top of palms must <br />occur on weekdays between the hours of 1:00 AM and 3:00 AM. Avoid spraying <br />when residents are active. The following outlines a minimum of applications. <br />Insect Control: In January, April, August and November, inspect terminal bud <br />of all palms for signs of boring/chewing insects. If evidence of <br />a nest is discovered, drench terminal bud with Orthene, <br />Imidacloprid or Safari or Lindane six times per year or as needed <br />to control insect infestation (Lindane is to be used in limited <br />amounts and only if evidence of beetles is present). The <br />applications assume a continuing boring insect presence on site. <br />OTC Injections: Upon evidence of LY (lethal yellowing) or TPPD (Texas Phoenix <br />Palm Decline) inform the City immediately and upon approval <br />by the City, begin injections per label rate, per palm, of OTC <br />tree injection formula (Tree Saver Inc. or equal). Follow <br />manufacturer's recommendations re: injection method and <br />frequency. OTC injections are on an "As Needed" basis and will <br />be considered a "Supplemental Service." <br />Date Palms (Phoenix dactylifera, Phoenix canariensis & Phoenix sylvestris): <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach I ITB 20-08-01 Right -of -Ways and Facilities Landscape Maintenance Services <br />