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 52 manufacturer’s recommendations for rates and quantities. Soil/root drench utilizing “T-Storm” or “Cleary’s 3336” fungicide combined with either “Subdue Max” or “Chip -co-Aliette” and “Mancocide”. For every other application alternate between Subdue and Aliette. Take steps to ensure that the fungicide doesn’t run off but is instead absorbed into the root system. In the event Thielaviopsis paradoxa is identified in any of the palms and/or has infected a palm in close proximity to the subject palms, commence top to bottom trunk drenches utilizing T-Storm OR Cleary’s 3336. Perform these trunk drenches concurrently to the root/soil drenches. Continue this requirement until such time as infected host palms have been removed from the proximity of the subject palms. Top to bottom fungicide trunk drenches are on an “As Needed” basis and will be considered a “Supplemental Service.” Royal Palms: As a preventative measure, apply a Merit systemic insecticide root drench on all Royal Palms with a follow-up within 21 days, twice per year. In addition, apply a foliar application of Cygon, or approved equal, once per year. Drench head of palm until runoff occurs and repeat foliar spray within 21 days. Follow manufacturers’ recommendations regarding application methods and rates. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to perform monthly evaluations of all Royal Palms to keep them healthy. 3.8.8 LAWN (St. AUGUSTINE) Insects and fungus shall be controlled by both curative and preventative measures. Spray all lawn areas, as required, for control of chinch bugs, army worms, sod webworm, fungus, and other pests. Unless specifically approved by the City, only liquid pesticide applications are to be used for chinch bug control. 3.8.9 TREES, SHRUBS AND GROUND COVER Treat trees, shrubs and ground cover, as needed, with the most appropriate selective pesticide for the targeted pests. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application, using Integrated Pest Management Principles. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to perform monthly evaluations of all trees, shrubs and ground cover and treat as needed to keep them healthy. 3.8.10 HERBICIDE APPLICATIONS Contractor may use selective herbicide by means of spray type to aid in the control of unwanted weeds and vegetation. All applications shall be performed by persons holding a valid herbicide application license as issued by the State of Florida and