Integrated Pest Management Plan For The University Of Central Florida .

LNR Standard Operating ProcedureFor Pesticides, Herbicides and FertilizersI.Knowledge –a. This SOP is in addition to LNR’s Integrated Pest Management Plan. Familiaritywith this plan is essential to this SOP.b. Integrated Pest Management:i. The University of Central Florida’s Integrated Pest Management consistsof a process to balance the use of cultural, biological, and chemicalprocedures that are environmentally compatible and economicallyfeasible to reduce pest populations to tolerable levels. Monitoringinvolves regular checking of an area, early detection and properidentification of pests, and identification of the effectiveness of biologicalcontrol agents. Assessment involves determining the potential for pestpopulations to reach an economic threshold or an intolerable level.Appropriate action involves using the beneficial aspects of integratedpest management to prevent loss or damage. Proper identification of apest is important because certain management practices will control onlyone species or the other. Correct identification enables us to manage thereal source of the problem and avoid treating only the symptoms.c. Pesticides, Herbicides, and Fertilizer Applications:i. Applicators must mix, apply, and clean tanks per label instructions.II.Safety –All Pesticide Applicators must have a 482 license. Only authorized pesticide handlers orsupervisors should be in the mixing and loading area. All handlers should be wearing properpersonal protective equipment (PPE). No other persons, and no animals, should be present.Spills need to be reported immediately to Environmental Health and Safety for guidance onclean up procedures.III.Proper Outcome –Turf and beds have good fertility, are not showing signs of nutrient stress or disorders, andhave little weeds and pest.IV.Steps for mixinga. Read mixing instructions for product used.b. Ensure proper PPE is being used during mixing.c. Begin by filling the spray tank 1/3 to 1/2 full with clean water. NEVER put thechemical in first and then add the required quantity of chemical, then top withwater. Start the agitator and continue agitating while filling the tanks.d. Measure accurately. Don't guess. Small errors in measuring can cause largeerrors in application rates. Mix only the amount you plan to use immediately.

e. Rinse product containers as soon as they are empty. When residues dry they aredifficult to remove. Triple rinse containers which held liquids and single rinsebags.f. Rinse measuring cups and mixing equipment. Pour all rinse water into yoursprayer.g. Replace container caps and close bags. Return them to the storage area.h. Wash your gloved hands before getting onto the Gator, as your hands andforearms will have received the most exposure.V.Application Schedules and Products Useda. Application Schedules: The table below outlines the schedules for pesticide,herbicide, and fertilizers:b. Turf applications include all irrigated turf. These applications will not becompleted around pond buffers and non‐irrigated turf, such as the frontages.BedsTurfSpring (March, May)Targeted post‐emergent herbicide onBroadcast post‐emergent mixed with pre‐weeds.emergent herbicide.Apply a pre‐emergent herbicide and waterMarch: Apply “complete” granular fertilizer (allin to activate (if needed).species)Check all plants for mites and insects andMay: Apply slow release nitrogen and ironspray accordingly.fertilizer (all species)March: Apply granular fertilizerSUMMER (June)Targeted post‐emergent herbicide onTargeted post‐emergent herbicide on weeds.weeds.Apply a pre‐emergent herbicide and waterBroadcast pre‐emergent herbicide.in to activate (if needed).Check all plants for pest and fungus, andCheck turf for pest and fungus, and sprayspray accordingly.accordingly.Apply “complete” granular fertilizer (onlyBermuda species)FALL (September)Targeted post‐emergent herbicide onTargeted post‐emergent herbicide on weeds.weeds.Apply a pre‐emergent herbicide and waterBroadcast pre‐emergent herbicide.in to activate (if needed).Check all plants for pest and fungus, andCheck turf for pest and fungus, and sprayspray accordingly.accordingly.Apply granular fertilizerApply “complete” granular fertilizer (all species)WINTER (December)Targeted post‐emergent herbicide onTargeted post‐emergent herbicide on weeds.weeds.

Apply a pre‐emergent herbicide and waterin to activate (if needed).Check all plants for pest and fungus, andspray accordingly.Broadcast pre‐emergent herbicide.Check turf for pest and fungus, and sprayaccordingly.a. Fertilizer Details: The table below outlines the schedules and products forfertilizers:BedsSPRING (March)60% Synthetic 10‐10‐10/minors/50% Non‐syntheticSludge filler (up to 2pounds/1000 square feet);SUMMER (June)NoneTurfPalm Trees70% Synthetic 16‐0‐8/minors/40% Non‐synthetic sludge filler/0.38% pre‐emergent;(300lbs/acre);Palm Fertilizer: 8‐2‐12 4% Mg, withmicronutrients,Synthetic (0.5 to 1pound to 1inch trunkdia.)Non‐synthetic Sludge filler(300lbs/acre)Palm Fertilizer: 8‐2‐12 4% Mg, withmicronutrients,Synthetic (0.5 to 1pound to 1inch trunkdia.)Synthetic /Liquid Fertilizer: 50%SRN 18‐3‐6/ 6% Fe (Bermuda; upto 2 galons/50gal/water)FALL (September)60% Synthetic 10‐10‐10/minors/50% Non‐syntheticSludge filler (up to 2pounds/1000 square feet)70% Synthetic 16‐0‐8/minors/40% Non‐synthetic sludge filler/0.38% pre‐emergent;(250lbs./acre);Palm Fertilizer: 8‐2‐12 4% Mg, withmicronutrients,Synthetic (0.5 to 1pound to 1inch trunkdia.)WINTER (December)NoneNoneNoneb. Products Usedi. Pre‐emergent herbicides commonly used in landscape beds.Trade NameBarricade 65 DG, orRegalkade 0.5GActiveIngredientsCommentsprodiamineFairly broad spectrum weed control including annualgrasses, spurge, chickweed, henbit, oxalis and others.Granule (Regalkade G) is much safer than the spray(Barricade). Only a few bedding plants are on the label.

Fairly broad spectrum weed control including annualgrasses, spurge, chickweed, henbit, oxalis and others.pendimethalin Granular formulation much safer than spray. Safe onmany herbaceous ornamentals. Avoid using within thedrip line of trees.Pendulum 2Goryzalin,oryzalin benefinSurflan, XLBroad spectrum weed control. Injurious to many beddingplants. The granular formulation (XL) is much safer thanthe spray. Avoid using within the drip line of trees.ii. Post‐Emergent Herbicides commonly used in landscape beds.Trade NameActiveCommentsIngredientsFusilade IIfluazifop‐PThis is a post‐emergent herbicide for annual grass andperennial weed control.LontrelclopyralidThis post‐emergent herbicide controls certain broadleafweeds in turf and ornamentals grasses in nurseries andlandscapes.ImageimazaquinThis product is a pre‐emergent or post‐emergent herbicidefor annual grasses, broadleaf weeds, and sedges. Avoidusing within the drip line of trees.iii. Insecticides commonly used in landscape beds.Sevin 80wspSafari 20 SgCarbaryThis broad‐spectrum insecticide kills as a contact andstomach poison. Carbaryl is used to manage armyworms,leaf‐feeding beetles, caterpillars, centipedes, cutworms,loopers, millipedes, pillbugs and sowbugs.DinotefuranSafari Insecticide, a super‐systemic insecticide with quickuptake and knockdown, controls a broad spectrum offerocious and invasive pests.Orthene Turf& OrnamentalAcephateorganophosphate: It is labeled for many insects ingreenhouses and nurseries, including fire antsTempo Sc UltraCyfluthrinpyrethroid ester: This is broadly labeled for insects ingreenhouses, nurseries, and landscapes.

iv. Fungicide commonly used in landscape beds.Daconil UltrexFore or Protect, PentathlonHeritageThis fungicide controls powdery mildew, black spot, and rust,chlorothalonil to name a few. Great for use on ornamentals, fruits, andvegetables.mancozebThis fungicide is widely used in the ornamental industry. It islabeled for use on numerous crops and pathogen species.This product is labeled for greenhouse, nursery, andlandscape for downy mildew, fungal leaf spots, powderyazoxystrobin mildew, root rots, and rust control on annual, perennial,bedding, and flowering potted plants as well as woodyornamentals.

Image of PestNameKey IdentificationBiologicalConditionsThreshold(when to treat)Treatment OptionsBio- ControlAmillariaThe top of the infected tree slows down ingrowth, dieback occurs on the branchesand roots rot. Trees may appear to diequickly. White fans of fungal growth arefound when the bark is peeled off theinfected tree trunks near the soil line.Conifers have abundant resin flow fromthe trunk at the soil line.WetWhen identifiedDollar SpotBroadleaf, round silver dollar shapedleaves with scalloped edges with the stemin the middle of the leafWetLevel 1 whenever weedsapproach 10 percent in any 100square foot areaLevel 2 whenever weeds approach 15percent in any 100 square footareaFrizzle Topthe leaves will become yellow and tips falloff. The entire frond is eventually affectedand will distort and curl. In some speciesthe leaf tips fall off and leave the plantlooking scorchedDryDrench Mg ImmediatelyMesic MedronicalDamageImmediatelyGandodermaGanoderma ZonatumWhite conch at base of PalmGeneral decline, wilting and discolorationof leaves - Bacidocarp formation - InternalrotWetUnknownChemicalOrganicFumigants, such asusing antagonistic fungi tochloropicrin, carbonpreemptively colonize or todisulphide, and methyleliminate Armillaria species in bromide are sometimes usedthe wood.in orchard crops to helperadicate inoculum from soil,Reduce water and promoteturf growth.ForeDaconilM-PedeFertilizeMg drench 3 times peryearRemoveRemove Palm. Do not replantOnce bacidorcarp forms palmat same site: spores in soil orshould be removedfumigate soil.

Laurel WiltFungus: RaffaeleaLauricolaWilted stems and leaves - Dark streakingin wood - DiscolorationThe fleshy spore - bearing fruiting body ofMushroom/Toadstool fungus, typically produced above groundor on its food.Powdery MildewRhizoctonia Fungus(Brown Patch)Take All PatchFungi Kingdom ( Hyphae-Conidia) Whitepowdery look on leaves. Requires amicroscope for specific Identification.MesicWet (Damp andHumid Region)InsectsReduce Water, Fertilize,Removal, Most lawnmushrooms do not harm yourIf it is too dry they loose water lawn nor cause any damage.and desiccate. If it is too wet They are simply, and quietly,and humid they choke offdecomposing organic matterand releasing nutrients thatare then available for plantgrowth back into the soilPowdery mildewthrives intemperaturesLevel 1 as soon as spotted. Asbetween 60 and 80soon as needed to improvedegrees. Dry, shadyaestheticsconditions are ideal,as are areas withpoor air circulationGray purplish bordered ring "Frogeye"Extended periods ofappearance - Appearance: whitehigh humidity andmycelium early A.M. tan to brown lesionstemperatureon leaf blades.Yellowish leaves, thinning turf, 3'-20'patches dead and dying roots, black.No treatment, somepreventive options, likesanitation, trap-out attractand kill macro-infusion withfungicideWetModerateTemperatureSpring, Winter, FallFirst sign of symptomsImmediatelyOrganic Neem oil is abroad-spectrumfungicidemilk/water (1-10) ratioContact fungicide (Neem oil)DaconilRubigan, vertical thin, properdrainage, soil aerationForeM-PedeOrganic Neem oil

Fire AntsAphidsThree body parts with two elbowedantennae and six legsMesicHighly trafficked areas with more than1 active moundLow trafficareas with more than 15 mounds peracrePhorid FliesOrthene Fire Ant KillerAlso known as plant lice. Small sapsucking insects - look for cluster of littlebugs on new growth and flower buds aswell as on the curled and twisted leaves.Mesic250/per plantLaceBugsacephate-- bifenthrin-- betacyfluthrinestenvalerate-- permethrin-lambda-cyhalothrinThe partly grown larva (caterpillar) isapproximately 10 mm long and reddish tobrownish black with white and yellowstripes. The mature caterpillar is about 50mm long and black with eight near-white,longitudinal, broken stripes; the head andlegs are mahogany redMesicArmyworms, CutwormsMature larvae reach 1-1/2 to 2.0 inches inlength. Larvae are a dull yellow to gray withstripes running lengthwise along the bodyMesic5/sq.ydChinch BugTiny pest with a triangular head and bright redeyes. Adult chinch bugs have a black andwhite pattern on the back in the shape of an Xand are about the size of a sesame seed(1/5"long). Expanded areas of dead orstunted grass surrounded by a halo ofyellowing dying grass is an indication of chinchbugs. Sometimes confused with drought large numbers of the insect is the bestevidence of chinch bugs.DryLevel 1 Areas: 15-20 chinchbugs sq./ft. Visual thresholds:more than 10 individuals foundin a 60-second search of 1sq./ft. and 20-30 sq./ft. in adetailed search.Females - Rusty-red with black legs andantennae with an elongated, fluted whitecottony egg sac. Males - Slender, reddishpurple with two blue metallic wingsWarm UnknownDuring Crawler StageAzalea WormCottony Cushion Scaleacephate-- bifenthrin-- beta10/per plant 4 cups water 4 cups alcohol 2 cups liquid dish soapDishwashingDetergentHorticultural oilcaterpillars can be removedcyfluthrinOrganicideestenvalerate-- permethrin-by handlambda-cyhalothrinAzatrolBacillus thuringiensisacephate-- bifenthrin-- betaHorticultural oilcyfluthrinOrganicideestenvalerate-- permethrin-Azatrollambda-cyhalothrinBiological Controls (naturalenemies other insects)Insecticides and good culturalpractices.acephate-- bifenthrin-- betaHorticultural oilcyfluthrinOrganicideestenvalerate-- ticultural oilImidicloprid OrganicideAzatrol

Asian Cylad ScaleFemale - Oval waxy covering.MaleElongated armored covering -Snowy lookon the entire plant6-11 MM in length weevil-like with short,Hunting BillBug "Zoysiabroad, recurved snout. Gray to Black onBillBug"pronotumLace BugsBody is 1/8" to 1'4" long, flattened,square shaped - Lace like wings foldedover - brown/black young/spines youngMesicImmediatelySystemic insecticides Combination Horticultural oiland systemic-meritZylamSafariHorticultural oilImidicloprid OrganicideAzatrolMesic(impacted bydrought)When white grubs (larvae) arefound in soil. When adultsfound using "pitfall traps".if anBio control productsaverage of ten billbugs is foundper square foot, apply aninsecticide.Insecticides: Talstar,Deltagard, Merit, Arena,Meridian, Aloft and Allectus.MesicModerateTemperatureOnce an infestation is noticed,however, it is recommended thatlace bugs be controlled for thehealth and visual appearance ofthe plant/tree.Zylammove plant - contactinsecticides- no lastingdamage - promote healthplants.MealybugsMost adult female mealybugs arewingless, soft-bodied, grayish insectsabout 0.05 to 0.2 inch long.MesicGreater than or equal to 10%infestation in entire bedWasp Mealy Bug DestroyerMolecricketThe common name is derived from theinsect’s molelike appearance andunderground habits. The mole cricket hasforelegs modified for shovelling, acylindrical body, a pointed head, and avelvety coat of hairlike setae. It burrowsinto moist soil to depths of 15 to 20 cm (6to 8 inches).Mesic5 per sq. yardThe Larra WaspSod WebwormYoung pupae are approximately ½ inchlong, pale yellow, and eventually turnbrown prior to adult emergenceEggs hatch in about7 days during hotweather and larvaefeed for another 4-7weeks.15 per sq. yardBio control productsSafariM-PedeHorticultural oilImidicloprid OrganicideAzatrolSafari Acephate MeritInsecticides: Talstar,Deltagard, Merit, Arena,Meridian, Aloft and Allectus.Insecticides: Talstar,Deltagard, Merit, Arena,Meridian, Aloft and Allectus. On ornamentals,insecticidal soap, narrowrange oil

White Fly (Florida)Egg spirals on the underside of leaves Presence of heavy white waxy material presence of honeydew around thewhitefly infested area - Black sooty moldformation - leaf damage and early leafdrop.UnknownBiological Controls (naturalenemies other insects)Insecticides as a last resort,Level 1 areas Less than 5%Insecticides: Talstar,this could kill natural enemiesinfestation. Level 2 areas - 5%Deltagard, Merit, Arena,of the whitefly.or more infestationMeridian, Aloft and Allectus.Early detection - high pressurewater application to washleaves.Horticultural oilOrganicideAzatrolWeedsHeart Shaped leaves, all leaf veins arisefrom leaf base. Alternate leaves.WetImmediately remove anddispose of all plant partsAir Potato BeetlesRound-up and GarlonScytheBalsam AppleThis herbaceous, tendril-bearing vinegrows to 5 m. It bears simple, alternateleaves 4–12 cm across, with three toseven deeply separated lobes. Each plantbears separate yellow male and femaleflowers.DryImmediatelymanual weedingRound-up and GarlonScytheClover3 leaves - flowers/balls with spiklets pink,white or yellowMesicWell DrainedAir PotatoDollar WeedBroadleaf, round silver dollar shapedleaves with scalloped edges with the stemin the middle of the leafWetLevel 1 greater than or equal to5%.Pre-emergent, promoteLevel 2 greater than or equal to healthy grass growth.10%Chemical control: Atrazine, 3Way, Imazaquin SpeedzoneLevel 1 whenever weedsapproach 10 percent in any 100square foot areaLevel 2 whenever weeds approach 15percent in any 100 square footareaChemical control: Atrazine, 3Way, Imazaquin LontrelReduce water and promoteturf growth

Level 1 whenever weedsapproach 5 percent in any 100square foot areaLevel 2 whenever weeds approach 10percent in any 100 square footareaFlorida BetonyA perennial weed that has a square stemwith opposite leaves. Flowers are usuallypink and have the classic mint-likestructureMesicA Winter WeedGoose GrassDark green, coarse grass, usually flat. Mostnotable: lower leaf stems are white near thebaseGoosegrass does well in dry,compacted soilMatchweedMatt forming perennial weed withopposing leaves on harry branching stems-Flowers are purple or white and flowerheads resemble the head of a match Long wiry stems.WetLevel 1 whenever weedsapproach 10 percent in any 100square foot areaLevel 2 whenever weeds approach 15percent in any 100 square footareaMistletoeLeafy mistletoes have green stems withthick leaves that are nearly oval in shape.Plants often develop a rounded form upto 2 feet or more in diameter. The small,sticky, whitish berries are produced fromOctober to December. Evergreen clumpsof mistletoe are readily observed ondeciduous trees in winter when leaves areoff the trees.MesicAnytimeNutsedgeWaxy, light green or yellow-green leaves Leaves have a very distinctive mid-rib Upright, triangular stemsWetSpurgeThe leaves will be oval shaped andhas a red spot in their center (which iswhy this spurge is called spottedspurge). The flowers on the plant willbe small and pink. The entire planthas a hairy appearance.Mesic(impacted bydrought)manual weedingBecause goosegrass and itsMechanical or manualseedheads are low and oftenremoval is not recommendedescape mowing, you will want todue to rapid reproduction ofremove them before they get tooweed.well establishedRemove 12" back along treelimbLevel 1 whenever weedsapproach 5 percent in any 100square foot areaLevel 2 Shading Hand Pullingwhenever weeds approach 10percent in any 100 square footareaLevel 1 whenever weedsapproach 5 percent in any 100As almost always the bestsquare foot areaLevel 2 method for controlling spurgewhenever weeds approach 10weeds

An Integrated Pest Management decision shall consist of the following steps: 1. Identify pest species. 2. Estimate pest populations and compare to established action thresholds. 3. Select the appropriate management tactics based on current on-site information. 4. Assess effectiveness of pest management. 5. Keep appropriate records.