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The Contractor shall utilize an Integrated Pest Management(IPM) approach to maintain the landscape. The Contractor shall provide all pest and disease controls required. The Contractor must file a yearly schedule with the City for anticipated pest control work. This shall include herbicides, fungicides, plant growth regulators, insecticides, as well as fertilization schedules. If chemicals are required the Contractor must submit to the City a completed form detailing the chemicals to be used,the means of application (high pressure spray rig, back pack sprayer, etc.), quantities, area to be treated, and desired time of application. This submittal shall occur prior to the application of the chemicals. The City will respond to this submittal, if approved, with instructions as to the timing, and precautions for the requested application. Contractor must provide Material Safety Data sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals proposed to be used, and must receive approval prior to their use. MSDS sheets plus data to be updated annually. During the use or application of any chemical, special care must be exercised during such use in the vicinity of homes, near lakes, etc., during windy conditions. In some cases, it may be necessary to apply chemicals during off hours or weekends. Particular care should be exercised to avoid applications at time or under conditions that would annoy or alarm homeowners. Pesticide Advisor's recommendation must be available on-site during application of pesticides. The Contractor must file with the City,their plan for disposal of hazardous materials, waste oil, pesticides, etc., and how they will handle a chemical spill. The Contractor is responsible for identification of all plant problems, for selection of method of treatment, and for application of control measures. Consult agricultural extension agents,testing laboratory, and other authorities as necessary for identification of problems and determination of appropriate measures to be taken. All materials shall be applied under the supervision of a licensed Agricultural Pest Control Operator. Apply all methods of pest and disease control in accordance with all governing regulations and with the requirements specified on the product label. When insect damage or any disease is suspected, an accurate identification of the pest or disease involved must be made prior to application of control measures. Submit appropriate samples of the plant material, soil and/or roots as necessary to a testing laboratory for verification. Obtain a recommendation for method of control from a County extension agent and/or the testing lab. The Contractor shall use the pesticide which uses the least residual that is effective for controlling a particular problem. Routine "preventive" use of pesticides is discouraged, as it destroys natural predator-prey relationships that are beneficial to the balance of the landscape—eco system. Inform the City at least two working days in advance of the Contractor's applying chemicals. Inspection of the application of the chemicals may be required by the City. Exhibit A-Scope of Work 2022 Rev.4/29/2022 Page 10