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Pesticide Management Program

Primary POC – Richard Hansford (Facilities Management Branch)
(858) 577-8633
richard.hansford@usmc.mil
Program Overview
The MCAS Miramar Pesticide Management Program policy is to prevent pests from adversely affecting military operations and missions; safeguard human health and morale by controlling pests that transmit diseases, annoy personnel, or represent a hazard to public health or safety;. maintain and extend the service life of facilities, structures, and materiel by preventing economic pest damage; enhance the natural environment through the careful protection and management of ecosystems, endangered and threatened species, wildlife, watersheds and water quality in order to maintain optimal biodiversity; ensure pesticide use is safe and consistent with label directions;  use the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to avoid and minimize the use of pesticides when non-chemical alternatives are available and cost effective; comply with quarantine laws and regulations as related to protecting plants, animals and human health; and comply with laws and regulations concerning pesticide storage, application, disposal of hazardous wastes, and transport of hazardous materials and substances.
Plans
  • Pesticide Management Plan
Federal/State Laws and Applicable Regulations
  • Title 7 U.S.C. Section 136 et seq Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
  • Title 3 CA Code of Regulations Food and Agriculture, Division 6 Pesticides and Pest Control Operations
DoD, DoN, USMC Policy
  • MCO P5090.2A USMC Environmental Compliance and Protection Manual, Chapter 14
  • OPNAVINST 5090.1B of 1 Nov 94, Environmental and Natural Resources Program Manual
  • DoD Regulation 4150.7-P of Sep 96 DoD Plan for the Certification of Pesticide Applicator
Records
Pollution Prevention (P2)
  • By the end of FY 2000, the amount of pesticide applied annually on DoD installations will be reduced by 50% from the FY 93 baseline in pounds of active ingredient. The goal for this measure of merit shall not be obtained by substituting more toxic pesticides that have lower application rates than the pesticide in use.
Supporting Documents
  • Pesticide Training Certificates
 

 

Management System documents are maintained as described in the DOCUMENT CONTROL Procedure. Printed documents are UNCONTROLLED.