Laserfiche WebLink
<br />I <br /> <br />L21.3 Trees: <br />L21.3.1. <br />L21.3.2. <br /> <br />L21.3.3. <br /> <br />L21. 4. <br />L21.4.1. <br /> <br />L21.5 <br />L21.5.1. <br /> <br />L21.5.2. <br /> <br />L21.5.3. <br /> <br />L21.5.4. <br /> <br />L21.5.5. <br /> <br />L21.5.6. <br /> <br />Three applications per year of 13-3-13 granular fertilizer or approved equal. <br />Shrubs and Groundcover: Four applications per year (each three months). <br />Flowering shrubs are to receive applications of granular 8-10-10 SCU with <br />micro-nutrients supplemented with liquid 16-4-8 with micro-nutrients. Non- <br />flowering shrubs are to receive applications of granular and liquid 16-4-8 with <br />micro-nutrients. All Ixora species shall receive TRI -NITE (or equivalent) <br />w/minor elements fertilizer. <br />Due to lack of above ground irrigation on Collins Avenue median, plant <br />material is to receive for applications per year (each three months) of liquid <br />16-4-8 with micro-nutrients (no granular fertilizer is to be used). <br />Seasonal Color: <br />Apply one initial and one "mid-term" application of Nutricote total 70 day 13- <br />3-13 fertilizer for each seasonal color planting. <br />Phoenix Dactilifera (Date Palms): <br />Frequency of Treatment: Palms will be fertilized and treated for disease and <br />insect control on a bi-monthly basis. <br />Fertilization (4 applications per year): In March and June, fertilize with 8-10 <br />Ibs. of 12/5/12 with minors or close equivalent. In September and December, <br />fertilize with 3 tp 4 Ibs. of 12/5/12 with minors. Fertilizer should be spread in <br />small piles spaced evenly around the base of the trunk approximately 12 <br />inches out from the base. <br />Disease Control: In March and September, root drench with Chip-Co 26019 <br />and Chip-Co Aliette. In June and December, root drench with Clearys 3336 <br />and Chip-Co Aliete. In April, July and October, root drench with Subdue. <br />Treatment for lethal yellowing: Apply injection of OTC, 5-8cc. per tree per <br />application. These treatments are to occur on an "as needed" basis only and <br />as directed by City. <br />Insect Control: In January, April, August and November, inspect terminal bud <br />for signs of boring/chewing insects. If evidence of a nest is discovered, <br />drench terminal bud with Orthene, Cygon or Lindane six times per year or as <br />needed to control insect infestation (Lindane is to be used in limited amounts <br />and only if evidence of beetles is present). The applications assume a <br />continuing boring insect presence of site. Any spraying of top of palms must <br />occur on weekdays between the hours of 4am and 7am. <br />Requirements: Date Palm pest control contractor must be a State of Florida <br />licensed pest control operator with a minimum of five years of experience in <br />this type of work. It shall be the Contractors' obligation to perform regular <br />monthly inspections of the palms and report to the City any site condition <br />which may be detrimental to the health and vitality of the palms. Further, the <br />Contractor is responsible to report disease or other problems along with <br />recommended solutions. These reports are to be written and should be <br />received by the City no later than ten days after each inspection. It is <br />required that the City be notified in advance of planned activities in order to <br />allow them to witness and record the applications. <br /> <br />L22. Inspect and disease activity, other than Date Palms, will be treated on an "as-needed" basis <br />upon inspection. Required service calls between scheduled maintenance will be at <br />Contractor's expense. <br /> <br />L23. All herbicide applications will be applied only by a State of Florida and Dade County licensed <br />pesticide applicator. Proof of license must be supplied to City prior to start of work. <br /> <br />PAGE 36 OF 105 <br />PROPOSAL No. <br />