MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES, INC. (PARK MAINT.) - 2015 3RD AMEND

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method of application. Furthermore, the Contractor shall copy the email to the Agricultural Commissioner's Office, thereby, notifying their Inspectors of your sub - contractor's or QAL /QAC intent to apply pesticides. Furthermore, Contractor's sub - contractor or QAL /QAC shall post on A -frame barricades plastic sealed 18 "x24" at minimum 300' intervals (where applicable) public notification posters listing the company performing the application, the proposed pesticides to be applied listing the manufacturer /name of the pesticide, the rate(s) of application, the reentry period and the method of application. a) Weed Control All hardscape and landscape areas shall be kept free of weeds at all times. Weeds shall be removed by hand and /or approved mechanical or chemical methods. The Director's Representative may dispatch City staff or other contractor's to remove /eradicate weeds that reach two (2) inches or greater or when weeds exist in turf areas and are not removed /eradicated immediately. In such instance, the cost will be deducted from the Contractor's monthly invoice. Contractor, in accordance with the Agronomic Plan — Pre - Emergent may apply Dimension and Gallery to all turf areas (accept sport/priority fields due for renovation within twelve weeks) and Snapshot two times per year minimum to all groundcover /shrub areas. Note that when applying Snapshot Contractor shall take precaution not to overlap the application on to adjacent turf. Should damage occur to adjacent turf, the Contractor shall remove the damaged turf and replace the affected area with Greg Norman 1 Hybrid Bermuda thick cut sod to the satisfaction of the Director's Representative. Beginning in April all turf shall be sprayed /applied with post- emergent herbicides Revolver (16 -17 oz/acre), Speedzone non -ionic surfactant and ferrous oxide pre -mixed in a tank, per the agronomic pre- emergent plan. All applications shall be applied by a state licensed Qualified Applicator sub - contractor or QAL /QAC using a calibrated boom sprayer with appropriate nozzles. Following the initial application of post- emergent herbicide the Contractor shall continuously apply post emergent herbicides to eradicate all turf of turf and broadleaf weeds. Following the eradication of turf type weeds the Contractor shall overseed with Stovers Bermuda Dunes at two (2) pounds per 1,000 square feet (spring /summer) and Simplot Jacklin Seed Company CSI Perennial Rye at three (3) pounds per 1,000 square feet and Stovers Seed Company Bermuda Dunes seed at two (2) pounds per 1,000 square feet. b) Disease and Pest Control (1) The Contractor shall inspect on a daily basis in the morning all landscaped areas (turf, trees, shrubs, ground cover, and annual color) for presence of disease, insect, rodent infestation or any other pests. If any pests, such as but not limited to, disease, insect, algae, birds, animals, such as rabbits, rats, squirrels, or rodent infestation (rodents including rats, gophers, moles, voles, etc.) is discovered, it shall immediately be controlled by the Contractor Qualified Applicator sub - contractor or QAL /QAC at his /her expense using the safest and most expedient method. Note that rodents, such as rats, if found in the landscape, regardless of whether or not they inhabit adjacent buildings, are considered agricultural pests and shall be treated as a part of this agreement. (2) The Contractor is responsible for inspecting all plant material on a continuous basis and, as necessary, treating plant material to maintain optimum health of the plants. If any plant material (turf, groundcover, shrubs, trees) dies for any reason the Contractor will be required to replace the plant with like species and size at no extra cost to the City. In the case where turf is lost due to pest Page 19