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5.04 Watering Water enough so that moisture penetrates throughout the root zone as often as necessary to maintain healthy growth. 5.05 Dead Plant Material If large sections of plant material are damaged or destroyed due to vandalism, such replacement material will be provided or paid for by the City but shall be installed by the Contractor as "Extra Work". Documentation such as photos, a cost estimate, and a Public Safety report for vandalism shall be provided to the City for such plant material. Receipts for all plant material provided by the Contractor shall be given to the City. 5.06 Pest and Disease Control All ornamental plant material will be inspected throughout the year to ensure against disease, insect infestation, and pest damage. If an infestation occurs, appropriate plant protection shall be taken. Should a pesticide be required, it shall be applied by a licensed pesticide applicator by state and local regulations and as weather and environmental conditions permit. Any pruning necessary to remove infested or infected material is included in this contract at no additional cost. Gopher and squirrel abatement is included in the scope of work and is considered as part of the basic landscape maintenance and included in this contract at no extra cost. Pest and disease control shall be provided throughout the entire cemetery, including both the areas highlighted in pink and highlighted in purple on the attached Pioneer Cemetery Map, Exhibit B, at no additional cost to the City. A. Prior to applying any pesticides the Contractor shall have a"Commercial Pest Control Operator's License" as required by law. B. The spray materials shall meet all Federal, State and local requirements. C. The Contractor shall use an insecticide spray that prevents or controls insect infestations. D. Application of pest and disease control materials shall be within the time best suited, according to the manufacturer's specifications and application rates, for the eradication of the insects and diseases. E. Any new or existing plants or soil that are damaged by either the lack of a needed application or the over-application of controlled materials shall be replaced by the Contractor at his expense. F. Snails and slugs shall be controlled by the use of an approved non-arsenical metaldehyde bait as prescribed by a qualified pest control advisor. G. Gopher and ground squirrel abatement shall be done per IPM standards. 5.07 Watering Cemetery Scope of Work 2021 9-2 rev4 Rev. 5/19/2023 Page 9