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These treatments are to occur on an "as needed" basis only and as directed by City. <br />L21.5.5. Insect Control: In January, April, August and November, inspect terminal bud for signs <br />of boring /chewing insects. If evidence of a nest is discovered, drench terminal bud with <br />Orthene, Cygon or Lindane six times per year or as needed to control insect infestation <br />(Lindane is to be used in limited amounts and only if evidence of beetles is present). <br />The applications assume a continuing boring insect presence of site. Any spraying of top <br />of palms must occur on weekdays between the hours of 4am and 7am. <br />L21.5.6. Requirements: Date Palm pest control contractor must be a State of Florida licensed <br />pest control operator with a minimum of five years of experience in this type of work. It <br />shall be the Contractors' obligation to perform regular monthly inspections of the palms <br />and report to the City any site condition which may be detrimental to the health and <br />vitality of the palms. Further, the Contractor is responsible to report disease or other <br />problems along with recommended solutions. These reports are to be written and should <br />be received by the City no later than ten days after each inspection. It is required that <br />the City be notified in advance of planned activities in order to allow them to witness and <br />record the applications. <br />L22. Inspect and disease activity, other than Date Palms, will be treated on an "as- needed" basis upon <br />inspection. Required service calls between scheduled maintenance will be at Contractor's expense. <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 />L24. Weed Control: Maintain all tree and shrub beds in a weed free condition by hand pulling or <br />chemical control, at each maintenance visit. For trees and palms within lawn area, spray area 2" away <br />from trunk with Round -up by Monsanto Manufacturing Company. Do not spray tree leaves, suckers, or <br />open wounds. Do not use weed -eater or string trimmers for trees and palms within lawn area in order to <br />avoid trunk damage. No green weeds shall be visible in any landscape beds on the final day of each <br />month. <br />L25. All weeds that appear within sidewalk or curbing expansion joints are to be continually controlled <br />through the use of herbicide. <br />L26. Preventive spraying for insect control shall adhere to the following guidelines. <br />L26.1 Lawn: Spray all lawn and athletic field areas as required, for control of all chinch bugs, army <br />worms, sod webworm, fungus, fire ants, and other pests. Spraying shall be accomplished (at <br />Contractor's expense) by State of Florida and Dade County licensed pesticide control company, using <br />Integrated Pest Management Principles. <br />L26.2 Shrubs: Spray shrubs and ground cover (excluding bougainvillea), as needed, with insecticide. <br />Follow manufacturer's instructions for application, using Integrated Pest Management Principles. <br />L26.3. OTC (Lethal Yellowing) injections: Upon evidence of lethal yellowing, immediately begin (4) gram <br />injection, per palm, of OTC tree injection formula (Tree Saver Inc. or equal). Follow manufacturers <br />recommendations re: injection method and frequency. <br />L26.4. Red Eye Royal Palm Bug: Upon evidence of deterioration of the head of the palm, begin a 5 <br />gallon per palm soil drench with Merrit soil drench. Perform a second soil drench within 21 days. Follow <br />manufacturers' recommendations re: installation methods. <br />L26.5. In some heavy infestations, a foliar application of Cygon is recommended for immediate results. <br />Drench head of palm until runoff occurs and repeat foliar spray within 21 days. <br />