ITB 18-03-03 Right-of-Ways and Facilities Landscape Maintenance Services

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City of Sunny Isles Beach | ITB 18-03-03 Right-of-Ways and Facilities Landscape Maintenance Services 51 must replace such damage, including, but not limited to, re-sodding, replacement of trees, palms, shrubs, groundcover, etc. Whitefly shall be controlled on all trees, palms, shrubs and groundcover and Contractor shall develop preventive measures in the pest management plan. Contractor is responsible to monitor infestations during the daily servicing and inspection of the site(s). 3.8.7 SPECIALTY PALM/TREE CARE Specialty palms such as Dates Palms, Royal Palms, Bismark Palms and other specialty foliage shall be treated with preventive che micals per each individual need to properly maintain them. This includes pest infestation, fungicides and deficiencies. Any specialty palm or other trees damaged due to over/under treatment shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and all damaged material shall be replaced within one (1) week of the damage being noticed, at the Contractor’s expense, at no cost to the City. Aerial spraying on top of palms must occur on weekdays between the hours of 1:00 AM and 3:00 AM. Avoid spraying when residents are active. The following outlines a minimum of applications. Insect Control: In January, April, August and November, inspect terminal bud of all palms 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 applications assume a continuing boring insect presence on site. OTC Injections: Upon evidence of LY (lethal yellowing) or TPPD (Texas Phoenix Palm Decline) inform the City immediately and upon approval by the City, begin injections per label rate, per palm, of OTC tree injection formula (Tree Saver Inc. or equal). Follow manufacturer’s recommendations re: injection method and frequency. OTC injections are on an “As Needed” basis and will be considered a “Supplemental Service.” Date Palms (Phoenix dactylifera, Phoenix canariensis & Phoenix sylvestris): 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 with Date Palms in South Florida. Disease Control: Three times per year all Date Palms will be treated with a systematic fungicide(s). These applications will be performed as a root/soil drench during the months of March/April, July/August, and November/December and are considered to be preventive maintenance. Contractor is responsible to follow