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cdfa CALtFORNIA DE FARTMENT 01= FOOD 6 AGRICULTURE 1 SDA United States Department of Agriculture l/JtJt1• Animal and Plant health Inspection Service California Asian Citrus Psyllid Program Exhibit — X2 Program Management Practices for Ground Spray and Drench Treatments Plant Protection and Quarantine Program Management Practices The following management practices (MPs) will be implemented when conducting ground spray or drench treatments. 1. Conduct a site Assessment • Verify site to be treated. • Take note of site conditions, such as soil texture, slope, water bodies, host plants, irrigation, and storm drains. • Identify and make plans to avoid streamside management areas and surface water. 2. Properly clean and calibrate all equipment to apply chemicals uniformly and in the correct quantities • Calibrate spray equipment per label instructions. • Perform equipment screening tests and tank sampling when appropriate. • Use dedicated specific equipment for specific products when appropriate. • Ensure equipment is cleaned properly per the manufacturer's specifications and pesticide label directions. • Select the appropriate nozzle to ensure proper coverage. • Maintain an equipment log to track calibration, cleaning, and repairs. • Conduct visual inspections of equipment before use. Check all equipment for leaking hoses, connections, and nozzles. • Monitor the operation of nozzles during the application. • Discontinue use immediately if equipment malfunctions or fails to pass screening tests. 3. Follow appropriate ground -rig foliar treatment procedures • Avoid direct applications to water bodies. • Maintain a 30-foot buffer around water bodies per National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. • Use dripless nozzles or fan -type nozzles at low psi if available. • When using a blower boom, direct the blower boom to the precise angle needed to treat host plants. • Ensure the spray boom is equipped with an electric on/off switch to treat the precise target areas where host plants occur. • Monitor wind conditions. Delay or do not apply foliar sprays if wind speeds are over 10 miles per hour. • Perform ground -rig foliar treatments at low pressure, to reduce the quantity of fine droplet particles where applicable. • Allow only staff or private entities under contract to perform ground -rig spot treatments. • Check weather service prior to application. Delay foliar treatments if there is a 40% or higher chance of rain forecast to occur 24 hours before or after the planned application. 4. Follow pesticide application laws and regulations, and label directions • Read pesticide label. • Ensure staff is trained to properly apply pesticide. • Be aware of any regulations or internal procedures before applications. • Use appropriate application methods and rates. • Mix and load chemicals in areas where spills can be contained. Limit mixing and loading in the field. • Provide annual safety training for all treatment personnel. Revised: 3/18/2015 Pagel of 2