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97-209Council File # ° t `1 - �O° Green Sheet # 2�� PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred to -• '• • . . . :� . : �� . 1 WHEREAS, Ordinance ?�ef. 17370, Councii File No. 86-792, adopted 7uly 10, 1986, requires that all City 2 prograzus for pesticide use be reviewed and approved by the City Council prior to any application upon City 3 property; and 4 5 WHEREAS, the Division of Parks and Recreation's Conservatory and Golf Courses require intensive pest control 6 measures in order to maintain the economic and aesthetic values of these facilities; and 7 8 WHEREAS, other pazk azeas require less intensive pest controi measures; and 10 WHEREAS, the Division of Pazks and Recreation's chemical programs use materials recommended and approved 11 under Federal and State of Minnesota regulations and such materiais are applied under the supervision of certified 12 licensed personnel; and i3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 WHEREAS, waniing signs will be posted at all sites where chemicals are applied as required by Ordinance No. 17370; and WHEREAS, the Division of Parks and Recreauon is required, whenever possible, to post notice within the affected area 24 hours prior to the use of chemical controls and provide written notice to ihe City Clerk and the District Council of the area where the application took place within seven days (7) days following applicarion as to what chemicals were used and the reasons for their use; and WHEREAS, the Division oF Parks and Recreauon has implemented a Comprehensive Integrated Pest Management Prob am, enclosed herein; NOW, THEKEFORE, BE TT RESOLVED, rhat the Division of Parks and Recreation may proceed with its 1997 Pesricide Program, as attached, of integrated pest management strategies using chemical controls with biological, cultural and mechanical controls to reduce pests to an acceptable level and provide proper notification of where pesticides will be used on Parks propertv. Yeas Nays Absent Blake sTkory — — Mauer _ Harris _ Megard_ _ _ Rettman __ _ Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified by Council Secretary BY �_� a. . � m .� Approved by Mayor Date: 3�� By: �L� /I�L� � Form � Committee: Date Recommended by Budget Director: g-� m �.�� by City Approve� Mayor f S mission to Council By: �--- -� DEPARThIEMIOFFlCE/COUNGL DATE INfilA7ED �/ � � � � — � � Parks and Recreati on 1-31-97 GREEN SHEET NO. �� Q iNmau �n� iNmuma CONTACT PFASON & PHONE � DEPARTMENT DIRECfOR � CfTY COUNqL Ed Olsen Phone #488-7291 N � M �� CRVATfORNEY �crrvc�rix MU5f BE ON COUNpL AGENOA BY (DAit7 i1017TING � BUDGET DIRECfOR � FlN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. April 1, 1997jApproved and on File ° " DE " [;]�*YOACORass�srnc+n � Ed Ols?n TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOH SIGNATUH� ACf10N REWE5TED: Authorize the Division ofi Parks and RPCreatinn to undertake a Pest Control Program on City park properties and post notification of same. RECOMMENDA770NS: Approve (A) a fleject (Fp CpUNqL CAMMITTEERiESEAHCH REPOpT OPTIONAL ANALVST PHONE NO. — PLANNMG COMMISSION _ CML SERVICE COMMISSION _ CIB COMMITfEE _ COMMEPlB: _ STAFF _ _ �W^TRICT C�URT — SUPPORT$ WHICH COUNqL O&IECTIVE4 INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOFNNI7Y (Who, Whe4 �en. Whare, Wh»: ' - Approval and authorization to the Division of Parks and Recreation to undertake 1997 Pest Control Programs on City park property and to post notification of same as raquired, Ordinance No. 17370, Council File No. 86-792, adapted June 10, 1986. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The Division of Parks and Recreation uses chemical controls with biological, cultural and mechanical controls to reduce pests to an acceptable level. There are different approaches to pest control on park sites according to the economic and aesthetic values of the sit?, availability of labor and equipment and environmental and safety concerns. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: N/A �.�„c�s��. ��C�I�� ouncil Research Center ��$ � � iss� �� 2 � 1997 �E� �� i997 ��t�n�� n�R•* �g �� i �� DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPqOVED: Lower revenues - Increased operating cost - Loss of aesthetic value. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TMNSACTION S -� COSTlREVENUE BUDGETED (CINCLE ON� YES NO 7��2�, 03120, 03122, 03195 FUNDING SOURCE ACTfV17Y NUMBER � 03172 , 03101, 03192 FlNANCIAL INFORMATON: (IXPLAIN) - Funds already exist in the 1997 budgets for this expenditure. R�l -ao� DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION CITY �F .SL�INT PL��. 300 Ciry Hall Annex Telephone: 672-266-6400 NormColonm:,Mayor 25 Wut Fourth Street Facsimile: 612-292-7405 Saint Paul, MN 55102 January 29, 1997 TO: Council President Dave Thune FROM: SUBJECT Robert P. Piram, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Attached, please find the Division of Parks and Recreation's 1996 Pesticide Program. I wouid request that it be reviewed and approved by the City Council as specified in Section 1 of Ordinance No. 17370, Council File No. 86-792 at your earliest opportunity. Also attached, is the lntegrated Pest Management (i.P.M.) program that the Division will use in its efforts to reduce pests to an acceptable levei. The methods used include biological, cuitural, and mechanicai pest and disease controi methods as well as chemical control. The Saint Paui park system encompasses over 4,000 acres of land, and most of this area requires little, if any, pest or disease management control measures. The Conservatory and portions of the Goif Courses, which comprise less then 100 acres, are the only areas that require intensive pest controi measures. The determination to control pests on a site is based on the economic and aesthetic values of the sife, availability of labor and equipment, and environmental and safety concerns. When chemical control is determined to be the most appropriate control method to use, only materials recommended and approved under Federal and State of Minnesota regulations are used. These materiais are then applied by certified and licensed personnel. Warning signs wiil be posted at all sites where chemicals are applied as required by the above Ordinance. Signs wili aiso be posted in strategic locations within buiidings on a chemically treated site> such as inside the goif course clubhouse at the cash registsr. Ed Olsen, and supervisory personnel who are responsibie for the chemical programs will be available to answer questions at meetings when the Councif or Councif committees review this program. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Oisen, at 488-7291. Thank you for your consideration of the Division of Parks and Recreation's 1997 Pesticide Program. �� ST. PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION 1997 I.P.M. PROGRAM q `Z -a-o`� The I.P.M. Program for the Division of Parks and Recreation consists of four (4) types of control: Genetic control. Whenever possibie, the Division uses plants that have a genetic resistance to ths more common diseases in this area. 2. Biological control. Wherever possible, the Division employs methods that preserve, complement, and augment the bio4ogical controls that nature afready has in p{ace. This control consists of using natural predators, or natural diseases to control a pest. This type of controi is usually done in the Conservatory, as the confined space lends itself well to this type of control. 3. Culturai control. This control is ths most widely used and is adaptab{e to Division. The following methods are used with this type of controi: -Maintaining a heaithy plant by proper fertilization and watering. -Using correci pruning and cutting practices. -Wherever possible, plant diversification is used to avoid a concentration piant in one location. all parts of the of one type of -Mulching to retain moisture and eliminating weed growth. -Reducing the mowing cycle This type of control is best suited to the prevention of a pest buiidup rather then correcting an existing pest probiem so it can not be used in all circumstances. 4. Chemical controi. The Division uses pesticides only when the aesthetic injury to the plant is more then can be tolerated in that particu(ar location. The aesthetic injury threshold varies from one location to another. For example, park areas can withstand greater aesthetic injury than the goif courses or the Conservatory can before control is necessary. This difiference is taken into account before a decision is made to control a pest. The Division uses pesticides that targets a specific pest, rather than using a pesticide that attacks a broad range of pests. Whenever passibie, pesticides with the lowest toxicity are used. This reduces the chance of someone being subjected to a farge dose of pesticides, as it is unlikely that someone will accidentaily come into contact with a large quantity of a chemicai. Golf Courses All Areas -As newer, safer and more efficient chemicals become available we phase out the older pesticide products. A result of using these new chemicais is better control of pests with less pesticide being applied. -Smail areas of unwanted weeds are removed mechanically rather than with herbicides as was our previous graatice. Natural Areas -Active disease management is not done in these areas. These areas are aiiowed to stay in a state where native grasses and vegetafion is encouraged to thrive. Pond Areas -Active disease management is not done in natural ponds. Native vegetation is oniy controlled when piant populations exceed desirabiiity for the game of golf. Outbreaks of algae growth are aiso controlled, because of the possibility they could clog the pumps used for irrigation. Parks and Recreation 1997 I.P.M. Program Page 2 of 3 a7- �C�9 Roughs -Trees and shrubs are fertilized, trimmed and cultivated. -Aii grass in these areas are cut at a height which naturaily inhibits weed growth. -No irrigation is done except in heavy play areas or where new grass has been laid. -No disease controi is done, however, broadieaf weeds not controlled by cutting are sprayed with herbicide. Fairways -Ali grass is cut at a height determined by desired pfay of the goff bal{. For golfers to be able to make required shots from varied distances to the greens, the iurf must be in the proper condition. -Ali fairway turt is fertilized, aerated and verticut to get oxygen to the roots, promote development of dense quality turt and to alleviate compaction. This results in a heaithier more disease resistant turf, which in turn, results in less chemical use. -All fairway turt is irrigated. Frequency is determined by need and the weather. -Broadleaf and grassy weeds not controlled by cutting are sprayed with herbicide. -Fairways are mechanicaliy aerated once a year. -Fungai invasions not controiled by cutting, adjusting irrigation or fertilization; are controlled with fungicide rinsate from the spray rig after spraying greens and tees. Tees -Tees require that grass be cut much shorter than fairways, which results in more stress on turf. Gouging of turf by golfers and golfertraffic also results in more stress on turt. -AII tee turf is fertilized, aerated and verticut to get oxygen to the roots, promote development of dense quality turf and to alleviate compaction. This results in a healfhier more disease resistant turF, which in turn, resuits in less chemical use. -Broadieaf and grassy weeds not controlied by cutting are sprayed with herbicide. -Fungal invasions not controlled by cutting, adjusting irrigation or fertilization; are controlled with fungicides. -Tees are mechanically aerated twice a year. -A4! tes grass is irrigated. Frequency is determined by turf need and the weather. Greens -Greens are the most highly maintained areas on the golf course. The greens are cut exiremely short on a daily basis, so that a golf ball can be putted accurately. This resuits in a tremendous amount of stress on this turf. -Ali greens turf is fertilized, aerated and verticut to get oxygen to the roots, promote deveiopment ofi dense quality turf and to aileviate compaction. This results in a healthier more disease resistant turf, which in turn, resuits in less chemicai use. -Broadieaf and grassy weeds not controiled by cutting are sprayed with herbicide. -Fungal invasions not controlied by cufting, adjusting irrigation or fertilization; are controlled with fungicides. -Greens are mechanically aerated twice a year and water aerated three times a year. -Greens are irrigated. Frequency is determined by need and the weather. . . • -Cutting grass as often as possible using a larger rotary mower, to control weeds. - Little or no spraying is done to control weeds for aesthetic reasons. - No spraying for dandelions is done on any parkways, Recreation Centers, Parks, etc. Parks and Recreation 1997 f.P.M. Program Page 3 of 3 Parks and Recreation Areas - Continued q�1-ao9 -The Division is switching from using Roundup around trees to control unwanted grass and weeds, to using a mulch base or cultivating around the base of trees. (A clear area is nesded at the base of trees to protect them from being damaged by weed whips and mowers). -Trapping rather than chemical control is used to control rodents in buiidings. -Chemicals are only used on as needed basis. Forestrv -Chemicals are only used when there is a danger of an disease or insect epidemic. No spraying is done for aesthetic reasons. Conservatorv Como Park Conservatory horticultural staff use cuitural, biological, mechanical, physical and chemical methods to produce the highest quality public displays. Maintaining health throughout the lives of the piants reduces the need to use pesticides. Appropriate fertilization with properly formulated fertilizers is integral to maintaining plant health. IPM practices are utilized throughout the Como Park Conservatory operations. Consultants from the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Agricuiture assist in the IPM program. fnsecticides, fungicides, and piant growth regulators are applied by Minnesota Department of Agriculture licensed applicators. Midway Stadium Turt Areas - Use of newer and safer chemicafs for better control of pests with less pesticides. - Use of disease resistant varieties of grass seed. - Promotion of healthy, dense turt through proper ferti{ization, aeration, irrigation and frequent mowing to decrease the chances of weed infestation. - lncreased aesthetic threshold before spraying for weeds on the playing field, and littie or no spraying on ou#side grounds. - Increased height of cut to reduce sunlight for emerging weeds, thus hindering their growth. - Fungicide appiications used reactive versus preventative. - Mechanical weed removal in agrilime areas rather than chemicai. Buiiding - Use of trapping for mice rather than chemical. ST. PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION 1997 PESTICIDE PROGRAM q� -ao� �e3•7�[�Z•i�� A. Fungicides 1. ChiDCO 26019 Disease treatment - Dollar Spot; Brown Patch; Helminthosporium (Leaf Spot and Melting Out); Fusarium Blight; Snow Moid. Applied according to label directions. 2. Ciearv's 3336 Disease treatment - Fusarium Biight; Brown Patch; Doliar Spot; Stripe Smut; Snow Mold. Applied according to label directions. 3. r n �91 Disease treatment - Doilar Spot; Brown Patch; Fusarium Blight; Fusarium Patch; Stripe Smut. Applied according to Iabei directions. 4. Teremec S P Disease treatment - Snow Mold, Pythium Biight. Appiied according to labei directions. 5. Terrachior Disease treatment - Snow Mold, Brown Patch; Dollar Spot, Heiminthosparium (Leaf Spot and Melting Out). AppVied according to labei directions. 6. D ni1 Itr x Disease control - Brown Patch; Gray Leafspot; Doilar Spot. Appiied according to label directions. 7. Turtcide 400 Disease treatment - Snow Mold, Brown Patch; Dollar Spot, Helminthosporium (Leaf Spot and Melting Out). Appiied according to labei directions. 8. Daconil with Weather Stick Disease controi - Brown Patch; Gray Leafspot; Doilar Spot. Applied according to label directions. 9. PMAS Disease treatment - Brown Patch; Snow Mold. Applied according to labei directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 2 of 13 Golf Courses - Continued , .- . -. �i�t - �-O9 10. Rubiaan Disease treatment - Dollar Spot; Brown Patch; Snow Mold; Stripe Smut; Fusarium B(ight. Appiied according to labei directions. 11. Daconi127� Disease control - Helminthosporium (Leaf Spot and Melting Out); Brown Patch; Gray Leafspot; Dollar Spot. Applied according to label directions. 12. Banner Disease controi - Systemic fungicide for use against the most common fungi. Applied according to label directions. 13. Bavieton Disease control - Systemic fungicide for use against the most common fungi. Applied according to label directions. 14. Subdue Disease control - A preventative fungicide for thiumcontrol. Applied according to label directions. 15. Ali e Disease control - A preventative fungicide for thiu controi. Applied according to label directions. 16. Bano1 Disease contro! - A curative fungicide for thium control. Applied according to labei directions. 17. Chtoroneb Granular Disease treatment - Snow Mold. Applied according to labei directions. 18. Pace Disease control - A preventative fungicide for thium control. Appiied accarding to label direetions. 19. n inel Disease treatment - A long lasting fungicide with very low application rates. Applied according to labei direcfions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 3 of 13 . . . -. A. Fungicides - continued 20. Prostar 4 Pius Disease control - Brown Patch; Gray Leafspot; Doilar Spot. Applied according to label directions. B. Herbicides 1. Trim c Control - Selective herbicide for Broadleaf weed control. Applied according to labei directions. 2. Mecomec �MCP� Controi - Selective herbicide for Broadleaf weed control. Applied according to label directions. 3. Banvel Control - Se(ective herbicide for Broadleaf weed controi. Appfied according to label directions. °t'1- �.09 4. Round Up Control - Non-selective vegetation control around trees, posts, cracks in concrete and other focations where vegetative growth is not desired. Applied according to tabel directions. 5. Dacthal Control - Pre-emergent weed control. Applied according to label directions. 6. Confron Control - Selective herbicide for Broadleaf weed control. Appiied according to label directions. 7. Acciaim Control - Selective post-emergent herbicide for crab grass control. Applied according to label directions. 8. Dimension Control - Pre and post-emergent herbicide for grassy weed control. Applied according to label directions. 9. Gallerv Controi - Pre-emergent herbicide for grassy weed controi. Appiied according to labe! directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 4 of 13 Golf Courses - continued C. Insecticides 1. Turcam Control - Turf insects. Applied according to labei directions. ��1- �09 D. Poison Baits Control - Gophers and Moles. Gophers are controlied oniy on Tees, Greens, Roughs, adjacent to water sprinkler heads, and around water controf boxes. Applied according to label directions. E, A atic Chemicals 1. A uq azine Control - Algae. Applied according to labef directions. F. Fertilizers 1. 24-3-12 Poly coated long lasting fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 2. 21-3-16 Generai purpose fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 3. 24-4-12 General purpose fertifizer. Applied according to label directions. 4. 6 - 2 - 0 (Mi�organite� An organic fertilizer used as a carrier for other compounds. Applied according to labe{ directions. 5. 20 - 10 - 5(A raform) A tree fertilizer in tablet form. Applied according to label directions. 6. 7-1-14 Greens grade fertilizer. Appiied according to labei directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 5 of 13 . . . -. F Fertilizers - continued 7. Sulf-Po-Mag A micro-nutrient fertilizer used to help turf withstand stress. Applied according to label direetions. 8. Ferromec AC A liquid fertilizer used for quick green up of turf areas. Applied according to label directions. 9. 16-0-24 Greens grade fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 10. 10-18-22 Greens grade fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 11. 0-0_39 High potassium fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 12. Par Ex Perk Micronufrient A micro-nutrient fertilizer used to help turf withstand stress. App�ied according to label directions. i 3. {ronite 2- 0- 0 A high iron product for quick grass green up. Applied according to label directions. 14. 10 - 18 - 18 Greens grade fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 15. 0-0-47 A high potassium fertilizer for use on newly seeded turf areas. Appiied accarding ta labei d'sreetions. 16. 1 - - 17 An extremely long lasting, slow release greens fertilizer. �I. � - a-o � Applied according to labei directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 6 of 13 Municipai Stad'+um l�:L�'i:�� q't - a�� 1. Round Up (Glyphosate�, Control - Non-selective vegetation control around trees, posts, cracks in concrete and black top, agrifime areas, perimeter tracks and fence areas. Applied according to labe( directions. 2. Trimec Control - Selective herbicide for Broadleaf weed control. Appiied according to label directions. 3. Dacthai Control - Pre-emergent weed control. Applied according to label directions. B. Insecticides 1. Am h Controi - Mosquitoes and gnats on ballfield for night games. Applied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation Areas A. A uatic Chemicals 1. C.Q.�}�er if e Crystais Control - Piankton and Filamentous Algae. Applied according to label directions under permit from DNR Fishery Section. B. Herbicides 1. Round U�.{Glyphosate� Controi - Non-selective vegetation control around trees, posts, cracks in concrete and black top, agrilime areas, perimeter tracks and fence areas. Applied according to label directions. 2. Parch/ Prami a) (Oniy one of these herbicides wili be used, depending on Chemical cost) Control - Non-selective vegetation control around trees, posts, cracks in concrete and black top, agrilime areas, perimeter tracks and fence areas. Appiied according to label directions. 3. arl n Gontrol - Woody brush and tree kilier. Used to destroy volunteer trees and shrubs. Applied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 7 of 13 Parks and Recreation Areas - Continued - . .- . -. 4. Surtian Control - A pre-emergent weed controi. Applied according to label directions. C. Fertilizers 1. 20-10-10 General purpose fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 2. 10 - 10 - 10 General purpose fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 3. 25-3-3 General purpose weed and feed fertilizer. Applied according to labei directions. 4. 6 - 2 - 0 (Milorganit� An organic fertilizer used as a carrier for other compounds. Applied according to labei directions. 5, Weed & Feed A general purpose fertilizer and weed controi. Applied according to label directions. 6. Phosphoric Acid 75% A special purpose fertilizer for lowering ph in fiower beds. Applied according to Iabel directions. Forestry Section A. Chemicals �t�1-a-o9 1. Medica�s These chemicais are used for a variety of treatments. These treatments include iron chlororsis, scale infestation, insect probiems next to a lake, or other sensitive areas, where spraying is not poss+ble. Ali are applied according to labei directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 8 of 13 Forestry Section - Continued A. �hemicals - continusd ° I,`�l' a�`� 2. Mau et Capsules These chemicals are used for a variety of treatments. These treatments include insect control for bronze birch borer, oak scales; and disease control for verticef{uim wi4t, and fire blight. All are appiied according to label directions. B. insecticides 1. Malathion This chemical is used to treat insect infestations on single trees. Applied according to label directions. C. Fertilizers 1. 2�-20-20 A water soluble generai tree fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. .. � - . . .- Pesticide appiications within the Zoo Buildings are under contract to Highland Pest Controi. B. Herbicides 1. Round Uo Controi - Non-seiective vegetation control along perimeter electricai fences in wolf yards. Applied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 9 of 13 Conservatory °I ? - a-o `� Como Park Conservatory Gardeners, Lead Gardeners, and Manager are licensed pesticide appiicators and are the on{y staff inembers who handle and appfy pesticides. OSHA posting regulations are foliowed during applications. Fertilizers are applied to crops and displays through a non-potable water system which is permitted by the State of Minnesota Department of Agricufture (Chemigation Permit). IPM practices are utilized in all parts of the Conservatory operations. Public Displavs Insecticides and other pesticides are appfied only when the park is closed to the public and in very limited circumstances. Pesticides that degrade rapidiy are utilized, such as light oils and soaps, so that there is no danger of residual exposure to the public. Seasonal flowers are treated at least one week before being moved into public display areas. (Rodent and roach control in Conservatory public areas are under contract to Piunkett's Pest Contro( Service.) C�rowing Rangg Plant health is maintained through excelient horticultural practices and fertilizer appiications to reduce the need for other pesticides. Insecticides, fungicides and growth regulators are appVied on an as needed basis. �� ' ' Japanese Garden: P{ant health is maintained through exceilent horticultural practices and fertilizer applications to reduce the need for other pesticides. Herbicides and insecticides are appiied on a limited basis when the garden is not open to the public. Flower Beds: Piant heaith is maintained through excellent horticultural practices including the use of liquid and granular fertilizer applications. Other pesticide applications are limited to the rare use of fungicides. A. Insecticides 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Diazinan 500AG Kelthane 35WP Nicotine Smoke Nopkins - Snail, slug pellets M2 Sevin WP Knox-out- Pentac - Aquafiow Avid .75EC Azatin EC 3% Can't Bite Me Insect Repeilent Orthene 75% WP PT 515 Wasp Freeze Marathon 1% Granular Sunspray (Horticulturai oif} Used For Control Of: Aphids, mites, miners, and white flies. Mites. Aphids, mealy bugs. Snai{s and slugs. General Insect control. Microencapsulated diazinon. Spider mites. Mites and leaf miners. All insects except for mites. Mosquitoes. All insects. Bees & wasps. Ail insects except for mites. Scales and mites. All are appiied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 10 of 13 Conservatory - Continued � � I.��:.1� . . �� Phytophthora on azaleas. Mi�dew on geraniums. Root and stem rot. Mildew, black spot, and Rhizoctonia. Pythium, phytophthora, and fusarium. Pythium, phytophthora, and fusarium. Botrytis and btack spot. Root rot . Broad Spectrum and Water Molds. Powdery mildew. Mildew. Horticultural algaecide, disinfectant and fungicide. Algaecide, fungicide, bactericide and greenhouse disinfectant. AIi are appiied according to labef directions. D. Herbicides �. :... . . 1. Naturalis - 0 2. insecticidal Soap 3. Dipel (Bacillus Thuringiensis) 4. Gantrol (Bacillus Thuringiensis H44} 5. Fertilome, Dormant Oil Spray. 6. Azatin EC 7. Enstar 5E Used For Control Of: q � -a-� 9 All insects. Non-chemical control of aphids, fungus fiies, and mea{y bugs. Non-chemicai control of chewing caterpillars. Fungus gnats. Scale insects. Wide range of insects. Wide range of insects Ail are applied according to label directions. . .- 1. Aliette 2. Termil (smoke} 3. Subdue 2E 4. Cleary's 3336 5. Truban 6. Banrot 7. Daconil2787 8. Dithane M45 Agriculture 9. Domain FI 10. Trifarine EC 11. Ortho Orthorix spray 12. Greenshield P+2000 13. Triathalon 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Dacthal Poast Round-up Trefian Acme lawn Weed Kilier Fertilome vegetation kilier Weed-B-Gon Pre-emergence weed control Post-emergence grass control Non-selective, non-residual weed contro4 Pre-emergence weed control Broad leafi weed control Non-selective weed control Broad leaf weed control Ali are applied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 11 of 13 Conservatory Continued E. Growt Regulators i. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Dyna-Gro KLN A-Rest B-Nine SP Fiorei Dip `N Grow 1 % IBA Wonder Brei Gibberellic Acid Hormex rooting powder, 1% All are applied according to label directions. � 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. PlunketYs mouse bait Poison wheat Gopher Rid AG Terro Ant Killer il Controc Mouse Bait Ropel Animal, rodent, bird repeilent Hinder deer & rabbit repellent Rodex Gopher poison Ail are applied according to label directions. G. Fertilizers Generaf purpose fertilizers. 1. 20-20-20 2. 10-5-5 Speciality fertilizers. 3. 9-45-15 4. i5-5-25 5. 15-0-15 6. 20-10-20 7. 12-0-43 8. 16-4-12 9. 0-20-0 10. Aluminum sulfate 11. 12-10-17 12.75-0-46 13. 11 -25-13 14. 20 - 10 - 10 15. 5-5-5 16.4-10-3 17. 0-0-34 18. 12-4-8 19. MgSOq 20.46-0-0 q `1- 2-� � Container growing plants. Container crops and public areas. Plant starter. Poinsettia special. Dark weather feed. General purpose special. Cut mum special. Easter lily special. Basic phosphate for naw soi4 media. Bluing and acidify hydrangea soil. Chrysanthemum mix. Potassium nitrate. Hi yield African Violet. Rose and ornamental. Organic granular vegetable and garden. Root stimulator. Potassium silicate. Nursery blend for outdoor beds. For magnesium. For hydrangeas. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 12 of 13 Conservatory - Cantinued G. Fertilizers - continued 21. 0-0-61 22. 10-14-8 23. Dolomite Limestone 24_ 34-0-0 25. Ammonium sulfate 26. 17-6-12 27.21-7-7 28. Solubie trace eiements 29. Sprint 330 Palms. Aquatic plants. For magnesium. Ammonium nitrate. For hydrangeas. Baskets. Azaleas. Micro nutrients. iron chelate. All are appiied according to label directions. Town S�uare Park qfi -a-O9 A. Pesticide applications within Town Square Park are under contract to Interior Trapicals lnc. and Ecolab Inc. Desiqn and Con tr tion Contract specifications require that the contractor obtain the proper license for application of: A. Herbicides 1. Roundub Specified for vegetative control in tree, shrub, herbaceous planting beds and selected areas scheduled for development. Applied according to labef directions. 2. PramitaV25E Soil sterilant is specified for subgrade preparation prior to application of agrilime for infield areas on balifields. Applied according to label directions. 3. Dacthaf Pre-emergent herbicide to be incorporated in planting beds to prevent weed seed germination. Applied according to labef directions. 4. Trimec Selective control for broadleaf weed control in turf areas. Applied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 13 of 13 Design and Construction - Continued - . .- . -. q`7-ad� 5. Poast Post emergent herbicide for removal of grasses in broadleaf and evergreen beds. Applied according to label directions. 6. D'+mension Pre and post emergent herbicide applied to seed bed to prevent weed seed germination and to eradicate existing pfants. Applied according to label directions. . C. Fertilizers 1. 16-8-i6 "The Unique Feeder", fertilizer in time release packets. Applied according to label directions. 2. 10-10-10 Generaf purpose fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 3. N-P-K Site specific fertilizer as determined by soil fertility tests. Applied according to labei directions. Council File # ° t `1 - �O° Green Sheet # 2�� PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred to -• '• • . . . :� . : �� . 1 WHEREAS, Ordinance ?�ef. 17370, Councii File No. 86-792, adopted 7uly 10, 1986, requires that all City 2 prograzus for pesticide use be reviewed and approved by the City Council prior to any application upon City 3 property; and 4 5 WHEREAS, the Division of Parks and Recreation's Conservatory and Golf Courses require intensive pest control 6 measures in order to maintain the economic and aesthetic values of these facilities; and 7 8 WHEREAS, other pazk azeas require less intensive pest controi measures; and 10 WHEREAS, the Division of Pazks and Recreation's chemical programs use materials recommended and approved 11 under Federal and State of Minnesota regulations and such materiais are applied under the supervision of certified 12 licensed personnel; and i3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 WHEREAS, waniing signs will be posted at all sites where chemicals are applied as required by Ordinance No. 17370; and WHEREAS, the Division of Parks and Recreauon is required, whenever possible, to post notice within the affected area 24 hours prior to the use of chemical controls and provide written notice to ihe City Clerk and the District Council of the area where the application took place within seven days (7) days following applicarion as to what chemicals were used and the reasons for their use; and WHEREAS, the Division oF Parks and Recreauon has implemented a Comprehensive Integrated Pest Management Prob am, enclosed herein; NOW, THEKEFORE, BE TT RESOLVED, rhat the Division of Parks and Recreation may proceed with its 1997 Pesricide Program, as attached, of integrated pest management strategies using chemical controls with biological, cultural and mechanical controls to reduce pests to an acceptable level and provide proper notification of where pesticides will be used on Parks propertv. Yeas Nays Absent Blake sTkory — — Mauer _ Harris _ Megard_ _ _ Rettman __ _ Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified by Council Secretary BY �_� a. . � m .� Approved by Mayor Date: 3�� By: �L� /I�L� � Form � Committee: Date Recommended by Budget Director: g-� m �.�� by City Approve� Mayor f S mission to Council By: �--- -� DEPARThIEMIOFFlCE/COUNGL DATE INfilA7ED �/ � � � � — � � Parks and Recreati on 1-31-97 GREEN SHEET NO. �� Q iNmau �n� iNmuma CONTACT PFASON & PHONE � DEPARTMENT DIRECfOR � CfTY COUNqL Ed Olsen Phone #488-7291 N � M �� CRVATfORNEY �crrvc�rix MU5f BE ON COUNpL AGENOA BY (DAit7 i1017TING � BUDGET DIRECfOR � FlN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. April 1, 1997jApproved and on File ° " DE " [;]�*YOACORass�srnc+n � Ed Ols?n TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOH SIGNATUH� ACf10N REWE5TED: Authorize the Division ofi Parks and RPCreatinn to undertake a Pest Control Program on City park properties and post notification of same. RECOMMENDA770NS: Approve (A) a fleject (Fp CpUNqL CAMMITTEERiESEAHCH REPOpT OPTIONAL ANALVST PHONE NO. — PLANNMG COMMISSION _ CML SERVICE COMMISSION _ CIB COMMITfEE _ COMMEPlB: _ STAFF _ _ �W^TRICT C�URT — SUPPORT$ WHICH COUNqL O&IECTIVE4 INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOFNNI7Y (Who, Whe4 �en. Whare, Wh»: ' - Approval and authorization to the Division of Parks and Recreation to undertake 1997 Pest Control Programs on City park property and to post notification of same as raquired, Ordinance No. 17370, Council File No. 86-792, adapted June 10, 1986. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The Division of Parks and Recreation uses chemical controls with biological, cultural and mechanical controls to reduce pests to an acceptable level. There are different approaches to pest control on park sites according to the economic and aesthetic values of the sit?, availability of labor and equipment and environmental and safety concerns. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: N/A �.�„c�s��. ��C�I�� ouncil Research Center ��$ � � iss� �� 2 � 1997 �E� �� i997 ��t�n�� n�R•* �g �� i �� DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPqOVED: Lower revenues - Increased operating cost - Loss of aesthetic value. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TMNSACTION S -� COSTlREVENUE BUDGETED (CINCLE ON� YES NO 7��2�, 03120, 03122, 03195 FUNDING SOURCE ACTfV17Y NUMBER � 03172 , 03101, 03192 FlNANCIAL INFORMATON: (IXPLAIN) - Funds already exist in the 1997 budgets for this expenditure. R�l -ao� DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION CITY �F .SL�INT PL��. 300 Ciry Hall Annex Telephone: 672-266-6400 NormColonm:,Mayor 25 Wut Fourth Street Facsimile: 612-292-7405 Saint Paul, MN 55102 January 29, 1997 TO: Council President Dave Thune FROM: SUBJECT Robert P. Piram, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Attached, please find the Division of Parks and Recreation's 1996 Pesticide Program. I wouid request that it be reviewed and approved by the City Council as specified in Section 1 of Ordinance No. 17370, Council File No. 86-792 at your earliest opportunity. Also attached, is the lntegrated Pest Management (i.P.M.) program that the Division will use in its efforts to reduce pests to an acceptable levei. The methods used include biological, cuitural, and mechanicai pest and disease controi methods as well as chemical control. The Saint Paui park system encompasses over 4,000 acres of land, and most of this area requires little, if any, pest or disease management control measures. The Conservatory and portions of the Goif Courses, which comprise less then 100 acres, are the only areas that require intensive pest controi measures. The determination to control pests on a site is based on the economic and aesthetic values of the sife, availability of labor and equipment, and environmental and safety concerns. When chemical control is determined to be the most appropriate control method to use, only materials recommended and approved under Federal and State of Minnesota regulations are used. These materiais are then applied by certified and licensed personnel. Warning signs wiil be posted at all sites where chemicals are applied as required by the above Ordinance. Signs wili aiso be posted in strategic locations within buiidings on a chemically treated site> such as inside the goif course clubhouse at the cash registsr. Ed Olsen, and supervisory personnel who are responsibie for the chemical programs will be available to answer questions at meetings when the Councif or Councif committees review this program. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Oisen, at 488-7291. Thank you for your consideration of the Division of Parks and Recreation's 1997 Pesticide Program. �� ST. PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION 1997 I.P.M. PROGRAM q `Z -a-o`� The I.P.M. Program for the Division of Parks and Recreation consists of four (4) types of control: Genetic control. Whenever possibie, the Division uses plants that have a genetic resistance to ths more common diseases in this area. 2. Biological control. Wherever possible, the Division employs methods that preserve, complement, and augment the bio4ogical controls that nature afready has in p{ace. This control consists of using natural predators, or natural diseases to control a pest. This type of controi is usually done in the Conservatory, as the confined space lends itself well to this type of control. 3. Culturai control. This control is ths most widely used and is adaptab{e to Division. The following methods are used with this type of controi: -Maintaining a heaithy plant by proper fertilization and watering. -Using correci pruning and cutting practices. -Wherever possible, plant diversification is used to avoid a concentration piant in one location. all parts of the of one type of -Mulching to retain moisture and eliminating weed growth. -Reducing the mowing cycle This type of control is best suited to the prevention of a pest buiidup rather then correcting an existing pest probiem so it can not be used in all circumstances. 4. Chemical controi. The Division uses pesticides only when the aesthetic injury to the plant is more then can be tolerated in that particu(ar location. The aesthetic injury threshold varies from one location to another. For example, park areas can withstand greater aesthetic injury than the goif courses or the Conservatory can before control is necessary. This difiference is taken into account before a decision is made to control a pest. The Division uses pesticides that targets a specific pest, rather than using a pesticide that attacks a broad range of pests. Whenever passibie, pesticides with the lowest toxicity are used. This reduces the chance of someone being subjected to a farge dose of pesticides, as it is unlikely that someone will accidentaily come into contact with a large quantity of a chemicai. Golf Courses All Areas -As newer, safer and more efficient chemicals become available we phase out the older pesticide products. A result of using these new chemicais is better control of pests with less pesticide being applied. -Smail areas of unwanted weeds are removed mechanically rather than with herbicides as was our previous graatice. Natural Areas -Active disease management is not done in these areas. These areas are aiiowed to stay in a state where native grasses and vegetafion is encouraged to thrive. Pond Areas -Active disease management is not done in natural ponds. Native vegetation is oniy controlled when piant populations exceed desirabiiity for the game of golf. Outbreaks of algae growth are aiso controlled, because of the possibility they could clog the pumps used for irrigation. Parks and Recreation 1997 I.P.M. Program Page 2 of 3 a7- �C�9 Roughs -Trees and shrubs are fertilized, trimmed and cultivated. -Aii grass in these areas are cut at a height which naturaily inhibits weed growth. -No irrigation is done except in heavy play areas or where new grass has been laid. -No disease controi is done, however, broadieaf weeds not controlled by cutting are sprayed with herbicide. Fairways -Ali grass is cut at a height determined by desired pfay of the goff bal{. For golfers to be able to make required shots from varied distances to the greens, the iurf must be in the proper condition. -Ali fairway turt is fertilized, aerated and verticut to get oxygen to the roots, promote development of dense quality turt and to alleviate compaction. This results in a heaithier more disease resistant turf, which in turn, results in less chemical use. -All fairway turt is irrigated. Frequency is determined by need and the weather. -Broadleaf and grassy weeds not controlled by cutting are sprayed with herbicide. -Fairways are mechanicaliy aerated once a year. -Fungai invasions not controiled by cutting, adjusting irrigation or fertilization; are controlled with fungicide rinsate from the spray rig after spraying greens and tees. Tees -Tees require that grass be cut much shorter than fairways, which results in more stress on turf. Gouging of turf by golfers and golfertraffic also results in more stress on turt. -AII tee turf is fertilized, aerated and verticut to get oxygen to the roots, promote development of dense quality turf and to alleviate compaction. This results in a healfhier more disease resistant turF, which in turn, resuits in less chemical use. -Broadieaf and grassy weeds not controlied by cutting are sprayed with herbicide. -Fungal invasions not controlled by cutting, adjusting irrigation or fertilization; are controlled with fungicides. -Tees are mechanically aerated twice a year. -A4! tes grass is irrigated. Frequency is determined by turf need and the weather. Greens -Greens are the most highly maintained areas on the golf course. The greens are cut exiremely short on a daily basis, so that a golf ball can be putted accurately. This resuits in a tremendous amount of stress on this turf. -Ali greens turf is fertilized, aerated and verticut to get oxygen to the roots, promote deveiopment ofi dense quality turf and to aileviate compaction. This results in a healthier more disease resistant turf, which in turn, resuits in less chemicai use. -Broadieaf and grassy weeds not controiled by cutting are sprayed with herbicide. -Fungal invasions not controlied by cufting, adjusting irrigation or fertilization; are controlled with fungicides. -Greens are mechanically aerated twice a year and water aerated three times a year. -Greens are irrigated. Frequency is determined by need and the weather. . . • -Cutting grass as often as possible using a larger rotary mower, to control weeds. - Little or no spraying is done to control weeds for aesthetic reasons. - No spraying for dandelions is done on any parkways, Recreation Centers, Parks, etc. Parks and Recreation 1997 f.P.M. Program Page 3 of 3 Parks and Recreation Areas - Continued q�1-ao9 -The Division is switching from using Roundup around trees to control unwanted grass and weeds, to using a mulch base or cultivating around the base of trees. (A clear area is nesded at the base of trees to protect them from being damaged by weed whips and mowers). -Trapping rather than chemical control is used to control rodents in buiidings. -Chemicals are only used on as needed basis. Forestrv -Chemicals are only used when there is a danger of an disease or insect epidemic. No spraying is done for aesthetic reasons. Conservatorv Como Park Conservatory horticultural staff use cuitural, biological, mechanical, physical and chemical methods to produce the highest quality public displays. Maintaining health throughout the lives of the piants reduces the need to use pesticides. Appropriate fertilization with properly formulated fertilizers is integral to maintaining plant health. IPM practices are utilized throughout the Como Park Conservatory operations. Consultants from the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Agricuiture assist in the IPM program. fnsecticides, fungicides, and piant growth regulators are applied by Minnesota Department of Agriculture licensed applicators. Midway Stadium Turt Areas - Use of newer and safer chemicafs for better control of pests with less pesticides. - Use of disease resistant varieties of grass seed. - Promotion of healthy, dense turt through proper ferti{ization, aeration, irrigation and frequent mowing to decrease the chances of weed infestation. - lncreased aesthetic threshold before spraying for weeds on the playing field, and littie or no spraying on ou#side grounds. - Increased height of cut to reduce sunlight for emerging weeds, thus hindering their growth. - Fungicide appiications used reactive versus preventative. - Mechanical weed removal in agrilime areas rather than chemicai. Buiiding - Use of trapping for mice rather than chemical. ST. PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION 1997 PESTICIDE PROGRAM q� -ao� �e3•7�[�Z•i�� A. Fungicides 1. ChiDCO 26019 Disease treatment - Dollar Spot; Brown Patch; Helminthosporium (Leaf Spot and Melting Out); Fusarium Blight; Snow Moid. Applied according to label directions. 2. Ciearv's 3336 Disease treatment - Fusarium Biight; Brown Patch; Doliar Spot; Stripe Smut; Snow Mold. Applied according to label directions. 3. r n �91 Disease treatment - Doilar Spot; Brown Patch; Fusarium Blight; Fusarium Patch; Stripe Smut. Applied according to Iabei directions. 4. Teremec S P Disease treatment - Snow Mold, Pythium Biight. Appiied according to labei directions. 5. Terrachior Disease treatment - Snow Mold, Brown Patch; Dollar Spot, Heiminthosparium (Leaf Spot and Melting Out). AppVied according to labei directions. 6. D ni1 Itr x Disease control - Brown Patch; Gray Leafspot; Doilar Spot. Appiied according to label directions. 7. Turtcide 400 Disease treatment - Snow Mold, Brown Patch; Dollar Spot, Helminthosporium (Leaf Spot and Melting Out). Appiied according to labei directions. 8. Daconil with Weather Stick Disease controi - Brown Patch; Gray Leafspot; Doilar Spot. Applied according to label directions. 9. PMAS Disease treatment - Brown Patch; Snow Mold. Applied according to labei directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 2 of 13 Golf Courses - Continued , .- . -. �i�t - �-O9 10. Rubiaan Disease treatment - Dollar Spot; Brown Patch; Snow Mold; Stripe Smut; Fusarium B(ight. Appiied according to labei directions. 11. Daconi127� Disease control - Helminthosporium (Leaf Spot and Melting Out); Brown Patch; Gray Leafspot; Dollar Spot. Applied according to label directions. 12. Banner Disease controi - Systemic fungicide for use against the most common fungi. Applied according to label directions. 13. Bavieton Disease control - Systemic fungicide for use against the most common fungi. Applied according to label directions. 14. Subdue Disease control - A preventative fungicide for thiumcontrol. Applied according to label directions. 15. Ali e Disease control - A preventative fungicide for thiu controi. Applied according to label directions. 16. Bano1 Disease contro! - A curative fungicide for thium control. Applied according to labei directions. 17. Chtoroneb Granular Disease treatment - Snow Mold. Applied according to labei directions. 18. Pace Disease control - A preventative fungicide for thium control. Appiied accarding to label direetions. 19. n inel Disease treatment - A long lasting fungicide with very low application rates. Applied according to labei direcfions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 3 of 13 . . . -. A. Fungicides - continued 20. Prostar 4 Pius Disease control - Brown Patch; Gray Leafspot; Doilar Spot. Applied according to label directions. B. Herbicides 1. Trim c Control - Selective herbicide for Broadleaf weed control. Applied according to labei directions. 2. Mecomec �MCP� Controi - Selective herbicide for Broadleaf weed control. Applied according to label directions. 3. Banvel Control - Se(ective herbicide for Broadleaf weed controi. Appfied according to label directions. °t'1- �.09 4. Round Up Control - Non-selective vegetation control around trees, posts, cracks in concrete and other focations where vegetative growth is not desired. Applied according to tabel directions. 5. Dacthal Control - Pre-emergent weed control. Applied according to label directions. 6. Confron Control - Selective herbicide for Broadleaf weed control. Appiied according to label directions. 7. Acciaim Control - Selective post-emergent herbicide for crab grass control. Applied according to label directions. 8. Dimension Control - Pre and post-emergent herbicide for grassy weed control. Applied according to label directions. 9. Gallerv Controi - Pre-emergent herbicide for grassy weed controi. Appiied according to labe! directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 4 of 13 Golf Courses - continued C. Insecticides 1. Turcam Control - Turf insects. Applied according to labei directions. ��1- �09 D. Poison Baits Control - Gophers and Moles. Gophers are controlied oniy on Tees, Greens, Roughs, adjacent to water sprinkler heads, and around water controf boxes. Applied according to label directions. E, A atic Chemicals 1. A uq azine Control - Algae. Applied according to labef directions. F. Fertilizers 1. 24-3-12 Poly coated long lasting fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 2. 21-3-16 Generai purpose fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 3. 24-4-12 General purpose fertifizer. Applied according to label directions. 4. 6 - 2 - 0 (Mi�organite� An organic fertilizer used as a carrier for other compounds. Applied according to labe{ directions. 5. 20 - 10 - 5(A raform) A tree fertilizer in tablet form. Applied according to label directions. 6. 7-1-14 Greens grade fertilizer. Appiied according to labei directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 5 of 13 . . . -. F Fertilizers - continued 7. Sulf-Po-Mag A micro-nutrient fertilizer used to help turf withstand stress. Applied according to label direetions. 8. Ferromec AC A liquid fertilizer used for quick green up of turf areas. Applied according to label directions. 9. 16-0-24 Greens grade fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 10. 10-18-22 Greens grade fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 11. 0-0_39 High potassium fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 12. Par Ex Perk Micronufrient A micro-nutrient fertilizer used to help turf withstand stress. App�ied according to label directions. i 3. {ronite 2- 0- 0 A high iron product for quick grass green up. Applied according to label directions. 14. 10 - 18 - 18 Greens grade fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 15. 0-0-47 A high potassium fertilizer for use on newly seeded turf areas. Appiied accarding ta labei d'sreetions. 16. 1 - - 17 An extremely long lasting, slow release greens fertilizer. �I. � - a-o � Applied according to labei directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 6 of 13 Municipai Stad'+um l�:L�'i:�� q't - a�� 1. Round Up (Glyphosate�, Control - Non-selective vegetation control around trees, posts, cracks in concrete and black top, agrifime areas, perimeter tracks and fence areas. Applied according to labe( directions. 2. Trimec Control - Selective herbicide for Broadleaf weed control. Appiied according to label directions. 3. Dacthai Control - Pre-emergent weed control. Applied according to label directions. B. Insecticides 1. Am h Controi - Mosquitoes and gnats on ballfield for night games. Applied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation Areas A. A uatic Chemicals 1. C.Q.�}�er if e Crystais Control - Piankton and Filamentous Algae. Applied according to label directions under permit from DNR Fishery Section. B. Herbicides 1. Round U�.{Glyphosate� Controi - Non-selective vegetation control around trees, posts, cracks in concrete and black top, agrilime areas, perimeter tracks and fence areas. Applied according to label directions. 2. Parch/ Prami a) (Oniy one of these herbicides wili be used, depending on Chemical cost) Control - Non-selective vegetation control around trees, posts, cracks in concrete and black top, agrilime areas, perimeter tracks and fence areas. Appiied according to label directions. 3. arl n Gontrol - Woody brush and tree kilier. Used to destroy volunteer trees and shrubs. Applied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 7 of 13 Parks and Recreation Areas - Continued - . .- . -. 4. Surtian Control - A pre-emergent weed controi. Applied according to label directions. C. Fertilizers 1. 20-10-10 General purpose fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 2. 10 - 10 - 10 General purpose fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 3. 25-3-3 General purpose weed and feed fertilizer. Applied according to labei directions. 4. 6 - 2 - 0 (Milorganit� An organic fertilizer used as a carrier for other compounds. Applied according to labei directions. 5, Weed & Feed A general purpose fertilizer and weed controi. Applied according to label directions. 6. Phosphoric Acid 75% A special purpose fertilizer for lowering ph in fiower beds. Applied according to Iabel directions. Forestry Section A. Chemicals �t�1-a-o9 1. Medica�s These chemicais are used for a variety of treatments. These treatments include iron chlororsis, scale infestation, insect probiems next to a lake, or other sensitive areas, where spraying is not poss+ble. Ali are applied according to labei directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 8 of 13 Forestry Section - Continued A. �hemicals - continusd ° I,`�l' a�`� 2. Mau et Capsules These chemicals are used for a variety of treatments. These treatments include insect control for bronze birch borer, oak scales; and disease control for verticef{uim wi4t, and fire blight. All are appiied according to label directions. B. insecticides 1. Malathion This chemical is used to treat insect infestations on single trees. Applied according to label directions. C. Fertilizers 1. 2�-20-20 A water soluble generai tree fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. .. � - . . .- Pesticide appiications within the Zoo Buildings are under contract to Highland Pest Controi. B. Herbicides 1. Round Uo Controi - Non-seiective vegetation control along perimeter electricai fences in wolf yards. Applied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 9 of 13 Conservatory °I ? - a-o `� Como Park Conservatory Gardeners, Lead Gardeners, and Manager are licensed pesticide appiicators and are the on{y staff inembers who handle and appfy pesticides. OSHA posting regulations are foliowed during applications. Fertilizers are applied to crops and displays through a non-potable water system which is permitted by the State of Minnesota Department of Agricufture (Chemigation Permit). IPM practices are utilized in all parts of the Conservatory operations. Public Displavs Insecticides and other pesticides are appfied only when the park is closed to the public and in very limited circumstances. Pesticides that degrade rapidiy are utilized, such as light oils and soaps, so that there is no danger of residual exposure to the public. Seasonal flowers are treated at least one week before being moved into public display areas. (Rodent and roach control in Conservatory public areas are under contract to Piunkett's Pest Contro( Service.) C�rowing Rangg Plant health is maintained through excelient horticultural practices and fertilizer appiications to reduce the need for other pesticides. Insecticides, fungicides and growth regulators are appVied on an as needed basis. �� ' ' Japanese Garden: P{ant health is maintained through exceilent horticultural practices and fertilizer applications to reduce the need for other pesticides. Herbicides and insecticides are appiied on a limited basis when the garden is not open to the public. Flower Beds: Piant heaith is maintained through excellent horticultural practices including the use of liquid and granular fertilizer applications. Other pesticide applications are limited to the rare use of fungicides. A. Insecticides 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Diazinan 500AG Kelthane 35WP Nicotine Smoke Nopkins - Snail, slug pellets M2 Sevin WP Knox-out- Pentac - Aquafiow Avid .75EC Azatin EC 3% Can't Bite Me Insect Repeilent Orthene 75% WP PT 515 Wasp Freeze Marathon 1% Granular Sunspray (Horticulturai oif} Used For Control Of: Aphids, mites, miners, and white flies. Mites. Aphids, mealy bugs. Snai{s and slugs. General Insect control. Microencapsulated diazinon. Spider mites. Mites and leaf miners. All insects except for mites. Mosquitoes. All insects. Bees & wasps. Ail insects except for mites. Scales and mites. All are appiied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 10 of 13 Conservatory - Continued � � I.��:.1� . . �� Phytophthora on azaleas. Mi�dew on geraniums. Root and stem rot. Mildew, black spot, and Rhizoctonia. Pythium, phytophthora, and fusarium. Pythium, phytophthora, and fusarium. Botrytis and btack spot. Root rot . Broad Spectrum and Water Molds. Powdery mildew. Mildew. Horticultural algaecide, disinfectant and fungicide. Algaecide, fungicide, bactericide and greenhouse disinfectant. AIi are appiied according to labef directions. D. Herbicides �. :... . . 1. Naturalis - 0 2. insecticidal Soap 3. Dipel (Bacillus Thuringiensis) 4. Gantrol (Bacillus Thuringiensis H44} 5. Fertilome, Dormant Oil Spray. 6. Azatin EC 7. Enstar 5E Used For Control Of: q � -a-� 9 All insects. Non-chemical control of aphids, fungus fiies, and mea{y bugs. Non-chemicai control of chewing caterpillars. Fungus gnats. Scale insects. Wide range of insects. Wide range of insects Ail are applied according to label directions. . .- 1. Aliette 2. Termil (smoke} 3. Subdue 2E 4. Cleary's 3336 5. Truban 6. Banrot 7. Daconil2787 8. Dithane M45 Agriculture 9. Domain FI 10. Trifarine EC 11. Ortho Orthorix spray 12. Greenshield P+2000 13. Triathalon 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Dacthal Poast Round-up Trefian Acme lawn Weed Kilier Fertilome vegetation kilier Weed-B-Gon Pre-emergence weed control Post-emergence grass control Non-selective, non-residual weed contro4 Pre-emergence weed control Broad leafi weed control Non-selective weed control Broad leaf weed control Ali are applied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 11 of 13 Conservatory Continued E. Growt Regulators i. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Dyna-Gro KLN A-Rest B-Nine SP Fiorei Dip `N Grow 1 % IBA Wonder Brei Gibberellic Acid Hormex rooting powder, 1% All are applied according to label directions. � 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. PlunketYs mouse bait Poison wheat Gopher Rid AG Terro Ant Killer il Controc Mouse Bait Ropel Animal, rodent, bird repeilent Hinder deer & rabbit repellent Rodex Gopher poison Ail are applied according to label directions. G. Fertilizers Generaf purpose fertilizers. 1. 20-20-20 2. 10-5-5 Speciality fertilizers. 3. 9-45-15 4. i5-5-25 5. 15-0-15 6. 20-10-20 7. 12-0-43 8. 16-4-12 9. 0-20-0 10. Aluminum sulfate 11. 12-10-17 12.75-0-46 13. 11 -25-13 14. 20 - 10 - 10 15. 5-5-5 16.4-10-3 17. 0-0-34 18. 12-4-8 19. MgSOq 20.46-0-0 q `1- 2-� � Container growing plants. Container crops and public areas. Plant starter. Poinsettia special. Dark weather feed. General purpose special. Cut mum special. Easter lily special. Basic phosphate for naw soi4 media. Bluing and acidify hydrangea soil. Chrysanthemum mix. Potassium nitrate. Hi yield African Violet. Rose and ornamental. Organic granular vegetable and garden. Root stimulator. Potassium silicate. Nursery blend for outdoor beds. For magnesium. For hydrangeas. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 12 of 13 Conservatory - Cantinued G. Fertilizers - continued 21. 0-0-61 22. 10-14-8 23. Dolomite Limestone 24_ 34-0-0 25. Ammonium sulfate 26. 17-6-12 27.21-7-7 28. Solubie trace eiements 29. Sprint 330 Palms. Aquatic plants. For magnesium. Ammonium nitrate. For hydrangeas. Baskets. Azaleas. Micro nutrients. iron chelate. All are appiied according to label directions. Town S�uare Park qfi -a-O9 A. Pesticide applications within Town Square Park are under contract to Interior Trapicals lnc. and Ecolab Inc. Desiqn and Con tr tion Contract specifications require that the contractor obtain the proper license for application of: A. Herbicides 1. Roundub Specified for vegetative control in tree, shrub, herbaceous planting beds and selected areas scheduled for development. Applied according to labef directions. 2. PramitaV25E Soil sterilant is specified for subgrade preparation prior to application of agrilime for infield areas on balifields. Applied according to label directions. 3. Dacthaf Pre-emergent herbicide to be incorporated in planting beds to prevent weed seed germination. Applied according to labef directions. 4. Trimec Selective control for broadleaf weed control in turf areas. Applied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 13 of 13 Design and Construction - Continued - . .- . -. q`7-ad� 5. Poast Post emergent herbicide for removal of grasses in broadleaf and evergreen beds. Applied according to label directions. 6. D'+mension Pre and post emergent herbicide applied to seed bed to prevent weed seed germination and to eradicate existing pfants. Applied according to label directions. . C. Fertilizers 1. 16-8-i6 "The Unique Feeder", fertilizer in time release packets. Applied according to label directions. 2. 10-10-10 Generaf purpose fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 3. N-P-K Site specific fertilizer as determined by soil fertility tests. Applied according to labei directions. Council File # ° t `1 - �O° Green Sheet # 2�� PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred to -• '• • . . . :� . : �� . 1 WHEREAS, Ordinance ?�ef. 17370, Councii File No. 86-792, adopted 7uly 10, 1986, requires that all City 2 prograzus for pesticide use be reviewed and approved by the City Council prior to any application upon City 3 property; and 4 5 WHEREAS, the Division of Parks and Recreation's Conservatory and Golf Courses require intensive pest control 6 measures in order to maintain the economic and aesthetic values of these facilities; and 7 8 WHEREAS, other pazk azeas require less intensive pest controi measures; and 10 WHEREAS, the Division of Pazks and Recreation's chemical programs use materials recommended and approved 11 under Federal and State of Minnesota regulations and such materiais are applied under the supervision of certified 12 licensed personnel; and i3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 WHEREAS, waniing signs will be posted at all sites where chemicals are applied as required by Ordinance No. 17370; and WHEREAS, the Division of Parks and Recreauon is required, whenever possible, to post notice within the affected area 24 hours prior to the use of chemical controls and provide written notice to ihe City Clerk and the District Council of the area where the application took place within seven days (7) days following applicarion as to what chemicals were used and the reasons for their use; and WHEREAS, the Division oF Parks and Recreauon has implemented a Comprehensive Integrated Pest Management Prob am, enclosed herein; NOW, THEKEFORE, BE TT RESOLVED, rhat the Division of Parks and Recreation may proceed with its 1997 Pesricide Program, as attached, of integrated pest management strategies using chemical controls with biological, cultural and mechanical controls to reduce pests to an acceptable level and provide proper notification of where pesticides will be used on Parks propertv. Yeas Nays Absent Blake sTkory — — Mauer _ Harris _ Megard_ _ _ Rettman __ _ Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified by Council Secretary BY �_� a. . � m .� Approved by Mayor Date: 3�� By: �L� /I�L� � Form � Committee: Date Recommended by Budget Director: g-� m �.�� by City Approve� Mayor f S mission to Council By: �--- -� DEPARThIEMIOFFlCE/COUNGL DATE INfilA7ED �/ � � � � — � � Parks and Recreati on 1-31-97 GREEN SHEET NO. �� Q iNmau �n� iNmuma CONTACT PFASON & PHONE � DEPARTMENT DIRECfOR � CfTY COUNqL Ed Olsen Phone #488-7291 N � M �� CRVATfORNEY �crrvc�rix MU5f BE ON COUNpL AGENOA BY (DAit7 i1017TING � BUDGET DIRECfOR � FlN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. April 1, 1997jApproved and on File ° " DE " [;]�*YOACORass�srnc+n � Ed Ols?n TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOH SIGNATUH� ACf10N REWE5TED: Authorize the Division ofi Parks and RPCreatinn to undertake a Pest Control Program on City park properties and post notification of same. RECOMMENDA770NS: Approve (A) a fleject (Fp CpUNqL CAMMITTEERiESEAHCH REPOpT OPTIONAL ANALVST PHONE NO. — PLANNMG COMMISSION _ CML SERVICE COMMISSION _ CIB COMMITfEE _ COMMEPlB: _ STAFF _ _ �W^TRICT C�URT — SUPPORT$ WHICH COUNqL O&IECTIVE4 INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOFNNI7Y (Who, Whe4 �en. Whare, Wh»: ' - Approval and authorization to the Division of Parks and Recreation to undertake 1997 Pest Control Programs on City park property and to post notification of same as raquired, Ordinance No. 17370, Council File No. 86-792, adapted June 10, 1986. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The Division of Parks and Recreation uses chemical controls with biological, cultural and mechanical controls to reduce pests to an acceptable level. There are different approaches to pest control on park sites according to the economic and aesthetic values of the sit?, availability of labor and equipment and environmental and safety concerns. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: N/A �.�„c�s��. ��C�I�� ouncil Research Center ��$ � � iss� �� 2 � 1997 �E� �� i997 ��t�n�� n�R•* �g �� i �� DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPqOVED: Lower revenues - Increased operating cost - Loss of aesthetic value. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TMNSACTION S -� COSTlREVENUE BUDGETED (CINCLE ON� YES NO 7��2�, 03120, 03122, 03195 FUNDING SOURCE ACTfV17Y NUMBER � 03172 , 03101, 03192 FlNANCIAL INFORMATON: (IXPLAIN) - Funds already exist in the 1997 budgets for this expenditure. R�l -ao� DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION CITY �F .SL�INT PL��. 300 Ciry Hall Annex Telephone: 672-266-6400 NormColonm:,Mayor 25 Wut Fourth Street Facsimile: 612-292-7405 Saint Paul, MN 55102 January 29, 1997 TO: Council President Dave Thune FROM: SUBJECT Robert P. Piram, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Attached, please find the Division of Parks and Recreation's 1996 Pesticide Program. I wouid request that it be reviewed and approved by the City Council as specified in Section 1 of Ordinance No. 17370, Council File No. 86-792 at your earliest opportunity. Also attached, is the lntegrated Pest Management (i.P.M.) program that the Division will use in its efforts to reduce pests to an acceptable levei. The methods used include biological, cuitural, and mechanicai pest and disease controi methods as well as chemical control. The Saint Paui park system encompasses over 4,000 acres of land, and most of this area requires little, if any, pest or disease management control measures. The Conservatory and portions of the Goif Courses, which comprise less then 100 acres, are the only areas that require intensive pest controi measures. The determination to control pests on a site is based on the economic and aesthetic values of the sife, availability of labor and equipment, and environmental and safety concerns. When chemical control is determined to be the most appropriate control method to use, only materials recommended and approved under Federal and State of Minnesota regulations are used. These materiais are then applied by certified and licensed personnel. Warning signs wiil be posted at all sites where chemicals are applied as required by the above Ordinance. Signs wili aiso be posted in strategic locations within buiidings on a chemically treated site> such as inside the goif course clubhouse at the cash registsr. Ed Olsen, and supervisory personnel who are responsibie for the chemical programs will be available to answer questions at meetings when the Councif or Councif committees review this program. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Oisen, at 488-7291. Thank you for your consideration of the Division of Parks and Recreation's 1997 Pesticide Program. �� ST. PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION 1997 I.P.M. PROGRAM q `Z -a-o`� The I.P.M. Program for the Division of Parks and Recreation consists of four (4) types of control: Genetic control. Whenever possibie, the Division uses plants that have a genetic resistance to ths more common diseases in this area. 2. Biological control. Wherever possible, the Division employs methods that preserve, complement, and augment the bio4ogical controls that nature afready has in p{ace. This control consists of using natural predators, or natural diseases to control a pest. This type of controi is usually done in the Conservatory, as the confined space lends itself well to this type of control. 3. Culturai control. This control is ths most widely used and is adaptab{e to Division. The following methods are used with this type of controi: -Maintaining a heaithy plant by proper fertilization and watering. -Using correci pruning and cutting practices. -Wherever possible, plant diversification is used to avoid a concentration piant in one location. all parts of the of one type of -Mulching to retain moisture and eliminating weed growth. -Reducing the mowing cycle This type of control is best suited to the prevention of a pest buiidup rather then correcting an existing pest probiem so it can not be used in all circumstances. 4. Chemical controi. The Division uses pesticides only when the aesthetic injury to the plant is more then can be tolerated in that particu(ar location. The aesthetic injury threshold varies from one location to another. For example, park areas can withstand greater aesthetic injury than the goif courses or the Conservatory can before control is necessary. This difiference is taken into account before a decision is made to control a pest. The Division uses pesticides that targets a specific pest, rather than using a pesticide that attacks a broad range of pests. Whenever passibie, pesticides with the lowest toxicity are used. This reduces the chance of someone being subjected to a farge dose of pesticides, as it is unlikely that someone will accidentaily come into contact with a large quantity of a chemicai. Golf Courses All Areas -As newer, safer and more efficient chemicals become available we phase out the older pesticide products. A result of using these new chemicais is better control of pests with less pesticide being applied. -Smail areas of unwanted weeds are removed mechanically rather than with herbicides as was our previous graatice. Natural Areas -Active disease management is not done in these areas. These areas are aiiowed to stay in a state where native grasses and vegetafion is encouraged to thrive. Pond Areas -Active disease management is not done in natural ponds. Native vegetation is oniy controlled when piant populations exceed desirabiiity for the game of golf. Outbreaks of algae growth are aiso controlled, because of the possibility they could clog the pumps used for irrigation. Parks and Recreation 1997 I.P.M. Program Page 2 of 3 a7- �C�9 Roughs -Trees and shrubs are fertilized, trimmed and cultivated. -Aii grass in these areas are cut at a height which naturaily inhibits weed growth. -No irrigation is done except in heavy play areas or where new grass has been laid. -No disease controi is done, however, broadieaf weeds not controlled by cutting are sprayed with herbicide. Fairways -Ali grass is cut at a height determined by desired pfay of the goff bal{. For golfers to be able to make required shots from varied distances to the greens, the iurf must be in the proper condition. -Ali fairway turt is fertilized, aerated and verticut to get oxygen to the roots, promote development of dense quality turt and to alleviate compaction. This results in a heaithier more disease resistant turf, which in turn, results in less chemical use. -All fairway turt is irrigated. Frequency is determined by need and the weather. -Broadleaf and grassy weeds not controlled by cutting are sprayed with herbicide. -Fairways are mechanicaliy aerated once a year. -Fungai invasions not controiled by cutting, adjusting irrigation or fertilization; are controlled with fungicide rinsate from the spray rig after spraying greens and tees. Tees -Tees require that grass be cut much shorter than fairways, which results in more stress on turf. Gouging of turf by golfers and golfertraffic also results in more stress on turt. -AII tee turf is fertilized, aerated and verticut to get oxygen to the roots, promote development of dense quality turf and to alleviate compaction. This results in a healfhier more disease resistant turF, which in turn, resuits in less chemical use. -Broadieaf and grassy weeds not controlied by cutting are sprayed with herbicide. -Fungal invasions not controlled by cutting, adjusting irrigation or fertilization; are controlled with fungicides. -Tees are mechanically aerated twice a year. -A4! tes grass is irrigated. Frequency is determined by turf need and the weather. Greens -Greens are the most highly maintained areas on the golf course. The greens are cut exiremely short on a daily basis, so that a golf ball can be putted accurately. This resuits in a tremendous amount of stress on this turf. -Ali greens turf is fertilized, aerated and verticut to get oxygen to the roots, promote deveiopment ofi dense quality turf and to aileviate compaction. This results in a healthier more disease resistant turf, which in turn, resuits in less chemicai use. -Broadieaf and grassy weeds not controiled by cutting are sprayed with herbicide. -Fungal invasions not controlied by cufting, adjusting irrigation or fertilization; are controlled with fungicides. -Greens are mechanically aerated twice a year and water aerated three times a year. -Greens are irrigated. Frequency is determined by need and the weather. . . • -Cutting grass as often as possible using a larger rotary mower, to control weeds. - Little or no spraying is done to control weeds for aesthetic reasons. - No spraying for dandelions is done on any parkways, Recreation Centers, Parks, etc. Parks and Recreation 1997 f.P.M. Program Page 3 of 3 Parks and Recreation Areas - Continued q�1-ao9 -The Division is switching from using Roundup around trees to control unwanted grass and weeds, to using a mulch base or cultivating around the base of trees. (A clear area is nesded at the base of trees to protect them from being damaged by weed whips and mowers). -Trapping rather than chemical control is used to control rodents in buiidings. -Chemicals are only used on as needed basis. Forestrv -Chemicals are only used when there is a danger of an disease or insect epidemic. No spraying is done for aesthetic reasons. Conservatorv Como Park Conservatory horticultural staff use cuitural, biological, mechanical, physical and chemical methods to produce the highest quality public displays. Maintaining health throughout the lives of the piants reduces the need to use pesticides. Appropriate fertilization with properly formulated fertilizers is integral to maintaining plant health. IPM practices are utilized throughout the Como Park Conservatory operations. Consultants from the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Agricuiture assist in the IPM program. fnsecticides, fungicides, and piant growth regulators are applied by Minnesota Department of Agriculture licensed applicators. Midway Stadium Turt Areas - Use of newer and safer chemicafs for better control of pests with less pesticides. - Use of disease resistant varieties of grass seed. - Promotion of healthy, dense turt through proper ferti{ization, aeration, irrigation and frequent mowing to decrease the chances of weed infestation. - lncreased aesthetic threshold before spraying for weeds on the playing field, and littie or no spraying on ou#side grounds. - Increased height of cut to reduce sunlight for emerging weeds, thus hindering their growth. - Fungicide appiications used reactive versus preventative. - Mechanical weed removal in agrilime areas rather than chemicai. Buiiding - Use of trapping for mice rather than chemical. ST. PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION 1997 PESTICIDE PROGRAM q� -ao� �e3•7�[�Z•i�� A. Fungicides 1. ChiDCO 26019 Disease treatment - Dollar Spot; Brown Patch; Helminthosporium (Leaf Spot and Melting Out); Fusarium Blight; Snow Moid. Applied according to label directions. 2. Ciearv's 3336 Disease treatment - Fusarium Biight; Brown Patch; Doliar Spot; Stripe Smut; Snow Mold. Applied according to label directions. 3. r n �91 Disease treatment - Doilar Spot; Brown Patch; Fusarium Blight; Fusarium Patch; Stripe Smut. Applied according to Iabei directions. 4. Teremec S P Disease treatment - Snow Mold, Pythium Biight. Appiied according to labei directions. 5. Terrachior Disease treatment - Snow Mold, Brown Patch; Dollar Spot, Heiminthosparium (Leaf Spot and Melting Out). AppVied according to labei directions. 6. D ni1 Itr x Disease control - Brown Patch; Gray Leafspot; Doilar Spot. Appiied according to label directions. 7. Turtcide 400 Disease treatment - Snow Mold, Brown Patch; Dollar Spot, Helminthosporium (Leaf Spot and Melting Out). Appiied according to labei directions. 8. Daconil with Weather Stick Disease controi - Brown Patch; Gray Leafspot; Doilar Spot. Applied according to label directions. 9. PMAS Disease treatment - Brown Patch; Snow Mold. Applied according to labei directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 2 of 13 Golf Courses - Continued , .- . -. �i�t - �-O9 10. Rubiaan Disease treatment - Dollar Spot; Brown Patch; Snow Mold; Stripe Smut; Fusarium B(ight. Appiied according to labei directions. 11. Daconi127� Disease control - Helminthosporium (Leaf Spot and Melting Out); Brown Patch; Gray Leafspot; Dollar Spot. Applied according to label directions. 12. Banner Disease controi - Systemic fungicide for use against the most common fungi. Applied according to label directions. 13. Bavieton Disease control - Systemic fungicide for use against the most common fungi. Applied according to label directions. 14. Subdue Disease control - A preventative fungicide for thiumcontrol. Applied according to label directions. 15. Ali e Disease control - A preventative fungicide for thiu controi. Applied according to label directions. 16. Bano1 Disease contro! - A curative fungicide for thium control. Applied according to labei directions. 17. Chtoroneb Granular Disease treatment - Snow Mold. Applied according to labei directions. 18. Pace Disease control - A preventative fungicide for thium control. Appiied accarding to label direetions. 19. n inel Disease treatment - A long lasting fungicide with very low application rates. Applied according to labei direcfions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 3 of 13 . . . -. A. Fungicides - continued 20. Prostar 4 Pius Disease control - Brown Patch; Gray Leafspot; Doilar Spot. Applied according to label directions. B. Herbicides 1. Trim c Control - Selective herbicide for Broadleaf weed control. Applied according to labei directions. 2. Mecomec �MCP� Controi - Selective herbicide for Broadleaf weed control. Applied according to label directions. 3. Banvel Control - Se(ective herbicide for Broadleaf weed controi. Appfied according to label directions. °t'1- �.09 4. Round Up Control - Non-selective vegetation control around trees, posts, cracks in concrete and other focations where vegetative growth is not desired. Applied according to tabel directions. 5. Dacthal Control - Pre-emergent weed control. Applied according to label directions. 6. Confron Control - Selective herbicide for Broadleaf weed control. Appiied according to label directions. 7. Acciaim Control - Selective post-emergent herbicide for crab grass control. Applied according to label directions. 8. Dimension Control - Pre and post-emergent herbicide for grassy weed control. Applied according to label directions. 9. Gallerv Controi - Pre-emergent herbicide for grassy weed controi. Appiied according to labe! directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 4 of 13 Golf Courses - continued C. Insecticides 1. Turcam Control - Turf insects. Applied according to labei directions. ��1- �09 D. Poison Baits Control - Gophers and Moles. Gophers are controlied oniy on Tees, Greens, Roughs, adjacent to water sprinkler heads, and around water controf boxes. Applied according to label directions. E, A atic Chemicals 1. A uq azine Control - Algae. Applied according to labef directions. F. Fertilizers 1. 24-3-12 Poly coated long lasting fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 2. 21-3-16 Generai purpose fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 3. 24-4-12 General purpose fertifizer. Applied according to label directions. 4. 6 - 2 - 0 (Mi�organite� An organic fertilizer used as a carrier for other compounds. Applied according to labe{ directions. 5. 20 - 10 - 5(A raform) A tree fertilizer in tablet form. Applied according to label directions. 6. 7-1-14 Greens grade fertilizer. Appiied according to labei directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 5 of 13 . . . -. F Fertilizers - continued 7. Sulf-Po-Mag A micro-nutrient fertilizer used to help turf withstand stress. Applied according to label direetions. 8. Ferromec AC A liquid fertilizer used for quick green up of turf areas. Applied according to label directions. 9. 16-0-24 Greens grade fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 10. 10-18-22 Greens grade fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 11. 0-0_39 High potassium fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 12. Par Ex Perk Micronufrient A micro-nutrient fertilizer used to help turf withstand stress. App�ied according to label directions. i 3. {ronite 2- 0- 0 A high iron product for quick grass green up. Applied according to label directions. 14. 10 - 18 - 18 Greens grade fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 15. 0-0-47 A high potassium fertilizer for use on newly seeded turf areas. Appiied accarding ta labei d'sreetions. 16. 1 - - 17 An extremely long lasting, slow release greens fertilizer. �I. � - a-o � Applied according to labei directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 6 of 13 Municipai Stad'+um l�:L�'i:�� q't - a�� 1. Round Up (Glyphosate�, Control - Non-selective vegetation control around trees, posts, cracks in concrete and black top, agrifime areas, perimeter tracks and fence areas. Applied according to labe( directions. 2. Trimec Control - Selective herbicide for Broadleaf weed control. Appiied according to label directions. 3. Dacthai Control - Pre-emergent weed control. Applied according to label directions. B. Insecticides 1. Am h Controi - Mosquitoes and gnats on ballfield for night games. Applied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation Areas A. A uatic Chemicals 1. C.Q.�}�er if e Crystais Control - Piankton and Filamentous Algae. Applied according to label directions under permit from DNR Fishery Section. B. Herbicides 1. Round U�.{Glyphosate� Controi - Non-selective vegetation control around trees, posts, cracks in concrete and black top, agrilime areas, perimeter tracks and fence areas. Applied according to label directions. 2. Parch/ Prami a) (Oniy one of these herbicides wili be used, depending on Chemical cost) Control - Non-selective vegetation control around trees, posts, cracks in concrete and black top, agrilime areas, perimeter tracks and fence areas. Appiied according to label directions. 3. arl n Gontrol - Woody brush and tree kilier. Used to destroy volunteer trees and shrubs. Applied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 7 of 13 Parks and Recreation Areas - Continued - . .- . -. 4. Surtian Control - A pre-emergent weed controi. Applied according to label directions. C. Fertilizers 1. 20-10-10 General purpose fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 2. 10 - 10 - 10 General purpose fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 3. 25-3-3 General purpose weed and feed fertilizer. Applied according to labei directions. 4. 6 - 2 - 0 (Milorganit� An organic fertilizer used as a carrier for other compounds. Applied according to labei directions. 5, Weed & Feed A general purpose fertilizer and weed controi. Applied according to label directions. 6. Phosphoric Acid 75% A special purpose fertilizer for lowering ph in fiower beds. Applied according to Iabel directions. Forestry Section A. Chemicals �t�1-a-o9 1. Medica�s These chemicais are used for a variety of treatments. These treatments include iron chlororsis, scale infestation, insect probiems next to a lake, or other sensitive areas, where spraying is not poss+ble. Ali are applied according to labei directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 8 of 13 Forestry Section - Continued A. �hemicals - continusd ° I,`�l' a�`� 2. Mau et Capsules These chemicals are used for a variety of treatments. These treatments include insect control for bronze birch borer, oak scales; and disease control for verticef{uim wi4t, and fire blight. All are appiied according to label directions. B. insecticides 1. Malathion This chemical is used to treat insect infestations on single trees. Applied according to label directions. C. Fertilizers 1. 2�-20-20 A water soluble generai tree fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. .. � - . . .- Pesticide appiications within the Zoo Buildings are under contract to Highland Pest Controi. B. Herbicides 1. Round Uo Controi - Non-seiective vegetation control along perimeter electricai fences in wolf yards. Applied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 9 of 13 Conservatory °I ? - a-o `� Como Park Conservatory Gardeners, Lead Gardeners, and Manager are licensed pesticide appiicators and are the on{y staff inembers who handle and appfy pesticides. OSHA posting regulations are foliowed during applications. Fertilizers are applied to crops and displays through a non-potable water system which is permitted by the State of Minnesota Department of Agricufture (Chemigation Permit). IPM practices are utilized in all parts of the Conservatory operations. Public Displavs Insecticides and other pesticides are appfied only when the park is closed to the public and in very limited circumstances. Pesticides that degrade rapidiy are utilized, such as light oils and soaps, so that there is no danger of residual exposure to the public. Seasonal flowers are treated at least one week before being moved into public display areas. (Rodent and roach control in Conservatory public areas are under contract to Piunkett's Pest Contro( Service.) C�rowing Rangg Plant health is maintained through excelient horticultural practices and fertilizer appiications to reduce the need for other pesticides. Insecticides, fungicides and growth regulators are appVied on an as needed basis. �� ' ' Japanese Garden: P{ant health is maintained through exceilent horticultural practices and fertilizer applications to reduce the need for other pesticides. Herbicides and insecticides are appiied on a limited basis when the garden is not open to the public. Flower Beds: Piant heaith is maintained through excellent horticultural practices including the use of liquid and granular fertilizer applications. Other pesticide applications are limited to the rare use of fungicides. A. Insecticides 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Diazinan 500AG Kelthane 35WP Nicotine Smoke Nopkins - Snail, slug pellets M2 Sevin WP Knox-out- Pentac - Aquafiow Avid .75EC Azatin EC 3% Can't Bite Me Insect Repeilent Orthene 75% WP PT 515 Wasp Freeze Marathon 1% Granular Sunspray (Horticulturai oif} Used For Control Of: Aphids, mites, miners, and white flies. Mites. Aphids, mealy bugs. Snai{s and slugs. General Insect control. Microencapsulated diazinon. Spider mites. Mites and leaf miners. All insects except for mites. Mosquitoes. All insects. Bees & wasps. Ail insects except for mites. Scales and mites. All are appiied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 10 of 13 Conservatory - Continued � � I.��:.1� . . �� Phytophthora on azaleas. Mi�dew on geraniums. Root and stem rot. Mildew, black spot, and Rhizoctonia. Pythium, phytophthora, and fusarium. Pythium, phytophthora, and fusarium. Botrytis and btack spot. Root rot . Broad Spectrum and Water Molds. Powdery mildew. Mildew. Horticultural algaecide, disinfectant and fungicide. Algaecide, fungicide, bactericide and greenhouse disinfectant. AIi are appiied according to labef directions. D. Herbicides �. :... . . 1. Naturalis - 0 2. insecticidal Soap 3. Dipel (Bacillus Thuringiensis) 4. Gantrol (Bacillus Thuringiensis H44} 5. Fertilome, Dormant Oil Spray. 6. Azatin EC 7. Enstar 5E Used For Control Of: q � -a-� 9 All insects. Non-chemical control of aphids, fungus fiies, and mea{y bugs. Non-chemicai control of chewing caterpillars. Fungus gnats. Scale insects. Wide range of insects. Wide range of insects Ail are applied according to label directions. . .- 1. Aliette 2. Termil (smoke} 3. Subdue 2E 4. Cleary's 3336 5. Truban 6. Banrot 7. Daconil2787 8. Dithane M45 Agriculture 9. Domain FI 10. Trifarine EC 11. Ortho Orthorix spray 12. Greenshield P+2000 13. Triathalon 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Dacthal Poast Round-up Trefian Acme lawn Weed Kilier Fertilome vegetation kilier Weed-B-Gon Pre-emergence weed control Post-emergence grass control Non-selective, non-residual weed contro4 Pre-emergence weed control Broad leafi weed control Non-selective weed control Broad leaf weed control Ali are applied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 11 of 13 Conservatory Continued E. Growt Regulators i. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Dyna-Gro KLN A-Rest B-Nine SP Fiorei Dip `N Grow 1 % IBA Wonder Brei Gibberellic Acid Hormex rooting powder, 1% All are applied according to label directions. � 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. PlunketYs mouse bait Poison wheat Gopher Rid AG Terro Ant Killer il Controc Mouse Bait Ropel Animal, rodent, bird repeilent Hinder deer & rabbit repellent Rodex Gopher poison Ail are applied according to label directions. G. Fertilizers Generaf purpose fertilizers. 1. 20-20-20 2. 10-5-5 Speciality fertilizers. 3. 9-45-15 4. i5-5-25 5. 15-0-15 6. 20-10-20 7. 12-0-43 8. 16-4-12 9. 0-20-0 10. Aluminum sulfate 11. 12-10-17 12.75-0-46 13. 11 -25-13 14. 20 - 10 - 10 15. 5-5-5 16.4-10-3 17. 0-0-34 18. 12-4-8 19. MgSOq 20.46-0-0 q `1- 2-� � Container growing plants. Container crops and public areas. Plant starter. Poinsettia special. Dark weather feed. General purpose special. Cut mum special. Easter lily special. Basic phosphate for naw soi4 media. Bluing and acidify hydrangea soil. Chrysanthemum mix. Potassium nitrate. Hi yield African Violet. Rose and ornamental. Organic granular vegetable and garden. Root stimulator. Potassium silicate. Nursery blend for outdoor beds. For magnesium. For hydrangeas. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 12 of 13 Conservatory - Cantinued G. Fertilizers - continued 21. 0-0-61 22. 10-14-8 23. Dolomite Limestone 24_ 34-0-0 25. Ammonium sulfate 26. 17-6-12 27.21-7-7 28. Solubie trace eiements 29. Sprint 330 Palms. Aquatic plants. For magnesium. Ammonium nitrate. For hydrangeas. Baskets. Azaleas. Micro nutrients. iron chelate. All are appiied according to label directions. Town S�uare Park qfi -a-O9 A. Pesticide applications within Town Square Park are under contract to Interior Trapicals lnc. and Ecolab Inc. Desiqn and Con tr tion Contract specifications require that the contractor obtain the proper license for application of: A. Herbicides 1. Roundub Specified for vegetative control in tree, shrub, herbaceous planting beds and selected areas scheduled for development. Applied according to labef directions. 2. PramitaV25E Soil sterilant is specified for subgrade preparation prior to application of agrilime for infield areas on balifields. Applied according to label directions. 3. Dacthaf Pre-emergent herbicide to be incorporated in planting beds to prevent weed seed germination. Applied according to labef directions. 4. Trimec Selective control for broadleaf weed control in turf areas. Applied according to label directions. Parks and Recreation 1997 Pesticide Program Page 13 of 13 Design and Construction - Continued - . .- . -. q`7-ad� 5. Poast Post emergent herbicide for removal of grasses in broadleaf and evergreen beds. Applied according to label directions. 6. D'+mension Pre and post emergent herbicide applied to seed bed to prevent weed seed germination and to eradicate existing pfants. Applied according to label directions. . C. Fertilizers 1. 16-8-i6 "The Unique Feeder", fertilizer in time release packets. Applied according to label directions. 2. 10-10-10 Generaf purpose fertilizer. Applied according to label directions. 3. N-P-K Site specific fertilizer as determined by soil fertility tests. Applied according to labei directions.