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NITE (or equivalent) w/minor elements fertilizer. L21.3.3. Due to lack of above ground irrigation on Collins Avenue median, plant material is to receive for applications per year (each three months) of liquid 16-4-8 with micro-nutrients (no granular fertilizer is to be used). L21.4. Seasonal Color: L21.4.1. Apply one initial and one "mid-term" application of Nutricote total 70 day 13-3-13 fertilizer for each seasonal color planting. L21.5 Phoenix Dactilifera (Date Palms): L21.5.1. Frequency of Treatment: Palms will be fertilized and treated for disease and insect control on a bi-monthly basis. L21.5.2. Fertilization (4 applications per year): In March and June, fertilize with 8-10 Ibs. of 12/5/12 with minors or close equivalent. In September and December, fertilize with 3 tp 4 Ibs. of 12/5/12 with minors. Fertilizer should be spread in small piles spaced evenly around the base of the trunk approximately 12 inches out from the base. L21.5.3. Disease Control: In March and September, root drench with Chip-Co 26019 and Chip-Co Aliette. In June and December, root drench with Clearys 3336 and Chip-Co Aliete. In April, July and October, root drench with Subdue. L21.5.4. Treatment for lethal yellowing: Apply injection of OTC, 5-8cc. per tree per application. These treatments are to occur on an "as needed" basis only and as directed by City. L21.5.5. Insect Control: In January, April, August and November, inspect terminal bud for signs of boring/chewing insects. If evidence of a nest is discovered, drench terminal bud with Orthene, Cygon or Lindane six times per year or as needed to control insect infestation (Lindane is to be used in limited amounts and only if evidence of beetles is present). The applicatons assume a continuing boring insect presence of site. Any spraying of top of palms must occur on weekdays between the hours of 4am and 7am. L21.5.6. Requirements: Date Palm pest control contractor must be a State of Florida licensed pest control operator with a minimum of five years of experience in this type of work. It shall be the Contractors' obligation to perform regular monthly inspections of the palms and report to the City any site condition which may be detrimental to the health and vitality of the palms. Further, the Contractor is responsible to report disease or other problems along with recommended solutions. These reports are to be written and should be received by the City no later than ten days after each inspection. It is required that the City be notified in advance of planned activities in order to allow them to witness and record the applications. L22. Inspect and disease activity, other than Date Palms, will be treated on an "as-needed" basis upon inspection. Required service calls between scheduled maintenance will be at Contractor's expense. L23. All herbicide applications will be applied only by a State of Florida and Dade County licensed pesticide applicator. Proof of license must be supplied to City prior to start of work. L24. Weed Control: Maintain all tree and shrub beds in a weed free condition by hand pulling or chemical control, at each maintenance visit. For trees and palms within lawn area, spray area 2" away from trunk with Round-up by Monsanto Manufacturing Company. Do not spray tree leaves, suckers, or open wounds. Do not use weed-eater or string trimmers for trees and palms within lawn area in order to avoid trunk damage. No green weeds shall be visible in any landscape beds on the final day of each month. L25. All weeds that appear within sidewalk or curbing expansion joints are to be continually controlled through the use of herbicide. L26. Preventive spraying for insect control shall adhere to the following guidelines. PAGE 61 OF 96