Pest Management
GMI
offers outstanding pest management services to help you manage
invertebrate, vertebrate and plant pests. GMI is uniquely qualified
to assist you with establishing effective, environmentally sound,
safe and economical pest management programs utilizing the most
current Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technologies. We can help
analyze your program, define your future needs, and develop
innovative and practical solutions to help you control pests in an
environmentally conscious way. Services provided range from
preparation of planning documents and other technical documents to
pest/pesticide evaluations to training for pest management
personnel. Project site types may include military bases,
industrial plants, golf courses, schools, commercial properties and
many others.
Pest Management Document Development
- Integrated pest management plans (IPMP)
- Invasive species management plans
- Aerial spray guidance and coordination
- Standard operating procedures
- Technical guides
Technical Consultation
- Environmental evaluations (pesticide compliance)
- Ensure that pesticide use is consistent with compliance and environmental quality standards.
- Identify ways to reduce pesticide use, reduce costs and increase efficiency of pest management programs.
- Troubleshoot/solve persistent pest problems
- Phone/on-site consultations
- Pest identification
- Selection of management techniques
- Coordination with pest control operators
- Phone/on-site consultations
- Establish a record keeping/data management system to comply with your specific regulatory requirements.
- Review and analyze pesticide/pest management records for trend analysis.
- Review and interpret foreign country, federal, state and local laws to determine impact on pest management operations.
- Develop and implement an IPM in schools/child development centers program per state “IPM in Schools” regulations. (http://schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu/)
Training
- Develop pest management training courses and lectures
- Present lectures and practical exercises
Our GMI Board Certified Entomologist has extensive experience in the management and oversight of pest management programs, including Department of Defense pest management. GMI delivers successful projects tailored to meet your specific needs.
Integrated Pest Management – A sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks. [Food Quality Protection Act, 110 Stat. 1512 Public Law 104-170, 7 USC 136r-1, SEC. 303, August 3, 1996.]
Related Projects
Invasive Species Control Plans and Integrated Pest Management Plans for 9 Air Force Space Command Sites – CA, AZ, NM, TX, AR, MS, AL, GA
GMI biologists conducted invasive plant species surveys and on-site interviews to compile data for nine IPMPs across the southern United States. The invasive species control plans included GIS maps showing location and extent of identified species, biological, mechanical, and chemical treatment options, as well as recommendations to minimize future infestations. The IPMPs were developed based up the current pest issues for each installation, again providing multiple management options and techniques.
Integrated Pest Management Plan for Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
GMI is working closely with the Navy and other interested stakeholders to update and revise the existing IPMP for GTMO. GMI will perform on-site surveys and data collections, literature research, and develop new pest management strategies based upon past trends and current technologies and the goal of reducing pesticide use. Special considerations will be given to pest species such as hutia and to sensitive species endemic to GTMO.
Integrated Pest Management Plan for Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island
GMI is working closely with the Navy and other interested stakeholders to update and revise the existing IPMP for NAVSTA Newport, RI. GMI will perform on-site surveys and data collections, literature research, and develop new pest management strategies based upon past trends and current technologies and the goal of reducing pesticide use.
Integrated Pest Management Plans for NAS Atlanta and NSA Panama City
GMI prepared two IPMPs for the facilities at Atlanta and Panama City. Each site was consulted on current pest issues and goals and objectives of military operations. The plans consist of integrated approaches to alleviate pest problems and enhance base operations.
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