ENVIRONMENTAL

MONITORING

PLAN

2011 Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket

Suppression Program

Prepared by

Plant Protection and Quarantine - Environmental Compliance

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

United States Department of Agriculture

February 2011
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GENERAL

The United States Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Directive 

5640.1 commits the Agency to a policy of fulfilling the mandates of the National Environmental Policy 

Act; the Endangered Species Act; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act; and other 

statutes that require monitoring the effects of Federal programs on the environment. The monitoring 

described in this document partially fulfills these commitments for the Rangeland Grasshopper and 

Mormon Cricket Suppression Program (the Program).

OBJECTIVES

1. Identify and prioritize any sites within or near any program treatment that might have human 

health or environmental concerns. 

2. Demonstrate that operational procedures, mitigations and protection measures were followed 

and implemented.

3. Collect data which can be used to evaluate whether or not the assumptions used in the 

Environmental Assessment (EA) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) are valid 

estimates of potential exposure of the public, program workers, endangered and threatened 

(E&T) species, or other sensitive environmental components, to pesticides used by the 

program. 

4. Demonstrate that pesticides used for all program treatments are correctly identified and are 

accurately formulated.

5. Conduct investigations of incidents and/or complaints about possible adverse impacts suspected 

of being related to program operations.

MONITORING METHODS

Before undertaking any environmental monitoring for the treatment season, contact PPQ -

Environmental Compliance in Riverdale, Maryland for specific guidance at (301) 734-8876 or

(301) 734-7592 if there are any questions regarding the monitoring plan.

Objective 1. Identify and prioritize any sites within or near any program treatment that might have 

human health or environmental concerns. 

Prepare and verify detailed maps of the treatment blocks that identify sensitive sites that are within 500 

feet of aerial treatment locations and 200 feet of ground treatment locations. Sensitive sites are defined 

as human congregation sites (e.g., schools, hospitals, day care centers, prisons, playgrounds, etc.), 

residences, organic crops, and surface water bodies (natural, drinking, or recreational waters). Where 

multiple sensitive sites restrict the boundaries of, or are within the treatment block, compile and 

prioritize a list of the sites. Site lists should give a brief description of the site (i.e. residence, type of 
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protected species, name of water body, etc.), its location (either address or map coordinates), and its 

distance and direction from the treatment block (direction is always measured from the treatment block 

towards the sensitive site). Parts A and B of the Project Planning and Reporting Worksheet, also 

called the Detailed Work Plan (DWP) cite environmental compliance documents prepared by the local 

programs that identify sensitive sites and protected species near the individual treatments. When the 

program prepares a sensitive sites list, a copy of the list and Parts A and B of the DWP should be sent 

to PPQ - Environmental Compliance. 

Kai Caraher, USDA-APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 150, Room 5A-04.3, Riverdale, MD 20737-1237; 

email kai.caraher@usda.gov; fax 301-734-3308.

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/

Sensitive site selection guidance is available at the PPQ – Environmental Compliance web site: 

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/22a-Site-Select.pdf

Sites for federally protected species are reported based on the distances for each species listed in the 

Biological Opinion and/or Biological Assessment used in compliance with the Endangered Species Act 

(ESA). Each species has a different critical distance to treatment sites and those distances are listed 

under the „protection measures‟ for the species in the ESA documents. In addition to the documents 

addressing sensitive sites, if E&T species are in a project area, provide the names of the species and the 

protection measures agreed on with the Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries 

Service (the Services). This information is often included in the EA prepared by the local program.

Objective 2. Demonstrate that operational procedures, mitigations and protection measures were 

followed and implemented.

Operational procedures, mitigations, and protection measures are detailed in the Grasshopper 

Guidebook Provisional, published January 2008, the Biological Assessment for the program, and the 

site-specific EA developed locally by the program. Copies of EAs and Findings of No Significant

Impact are not required to be sent to PPQ - Environmental Compliance (although they may be 

requested on a case by case basis). The Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Checklist 

(Attachment A1) will be sufficient to show that such documents were completed. 

The Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Checklist serves as self-certification that 

environmental compliance policies and required protection measures were adhered to for program 

treatments. In most cases a treatment-specific checklist will be completed for each program and signed 

by the State Plant Health Director or designee. Environmental compliance items in the checklist that 

are not relevant to the treatment should be marked as „not applicable’ and must be accompanied by a 

brief explanation. Significant deviations from any procedure should be recorded on separate sheets, 
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along with any corrective actions taken, and attached to the checklist. States that have multiple 

treatments may submit a single annual checklist rather than separate checklists for each treatment. 

Guidance documents detailing operational procedures, mitigations, and protection measures are 

referenced in the checklist, and those details are incorporated into the checklist by reference. At the 

conclusion of all program operations for the treatment season, send all signed checklists and 

attachments for each treatment to PPQ - Environmental Compliance in Riverdale, Maryland so the 

information can be evaluated and included in the annual Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket 

Suppression Program Environmental Monitoring Report. 

After program treatments have concluded send a copy of the Environmental Monitoring and 

Compliance Checklist (Attachment A) need to be provided to PPQ - Environmental Compliance.

Kai Caraher, USDA-APHIS, 4700 River Road, Unit 150, Room 5A-04.3, Riverdale, MD 20737-1237; 

email kai.caraher@usda.gov; fax 301-734-3308.

Objective 3. Collect data which can be used to evaluate whether or not the assumptions used in the EA 

and EIS are valid estimates of potential exposure of the public, program workers, E&T species, 

or other sensitive environmental components to pesticides used by the program. 

General Information:

An Environmental Monitoring Supplies Checklist is provided in Attachment B of this environmental 

monitoring plan. Use this form to ensure field personnel have the appropriate number and type of 

supplies and equipment for sampling. This form may also be used to order monitoring supplies from 

Center for Plant Health Science Technology (CPHST) analytical chemistry laboratory in Gulfport, 

Mississippi.

For each treatment, conduct required monitoring for E&T species. Such monitoring is described in the 

Biological Opinion and/or Biological Assessment as „protection measures‟ for the individual species. 

If a protected species is within the critical distance from a treatment, that protection measure must be 

fully implemented. If environmental monitoring is required under the protection measure, such 

monitoring must be conducted during every treatment near that E&T species site. Some monitoring 

requires residue sampling, other monitoring may only require buffers or observation. Samples, 

buffers, and observations must all be documented, and such documentation forwarded to PPQ -

Environmental Compliance in Riverdale, Maryland. Contact Kai Caraher if any clarification or 

additional guidance is needed. 

All sensitive sites near treatment areas should be monitored to determine if further evaluation of 

potential environmental effects is required. If there are no sensitive sites, no monitoring is required, 

and a statement noting the lack of sensitive sites for that treatment must be forwarded to PPQ -
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Environmental Compliance. Note that E&T species sites are always monitored during every treatment, 

following the protection measures described in the ESA documents.

Dye Cards:

For aerial treatments with liquid pesticides (not carbaryl bait), sensitive sites should be monitored with 

dye cards as detailed in SOP EM-01, Collection of Dye Card Samples. The standard operating 

procedures are available at:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/01-dyecard.pdf

At least one hour prior to the treatment, place three dye card stations between the sensitive site and the 

treatment boundary, directly adjacent to the sensitive site (monitor for drift close to the sensitive site, 

not to close to the treatment). Locate three or more dye cards stations along a transect parallel with the 

treatment or sensitive site boundary spaced at least 30 feet apart. Collect the dye cards two to four

hours after the treatment. It is critical that the correct type and number of dye cards are used for each 

pesticide. Use one oil-sensitive dye card for malathion or one water-sensitive dye card for liquid 

carbaryl at each of the three sampling stations (i.e. three total cards per sensitive site). Use two watersensitive dye cards at each of the three sampling stations for Dimilin treatments (i.e. six cards in three 

pairs per sensitive site). Whenever dye cards are used for monitoring, place a blank dye card (negative 

control of the same type) in the vehicle used by the sample collector as described in SOP EM-10. All 

dye cards are to be submitted to the CPHST Gulfport laboratory with their accompanying 

documentation.

Please realize that neither the water- or oil-sensitive cards are marked as such. Dye cards may be 

identified by their coloring; oil-sensitive cards are white on both sides, water-sensitive cards are white 

on the label side of the card and yellow on the sensitive side. If there is any doubt as to what kind of 

cards you may have, put a droplet of water or oil on the sensitive side of one of your cards. The 

droplet that forms the black spotting on the card denotes what kind of card it is. Take care to identify 

and store your cards carefully so that card substitutions are not made when the cards are used.

If dye cards cannot be collected because of logistical limitations, then an alternate media should be 

sampled after any treatment that raises environmental concerns. Vegetation, water, or sediment 

samples should be collected from the sensitive site as soon as possible after the treatment, whichever 

would best characterize the potential exposure of the sensitive site being monitored. Vegetation 

samples should not be substituted for dye cards due to naturally occurring volatile compounds in the 

organic matter, but only collected when dye card use is not possible. 
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Vegetation:

Vegetation should be collected if logistics prevented the collection of dye cards. A single composite 

vegetation sample should be collected from the sensitive site (or as close to the sensitive site as 

practical) two to four hours after the treatment. Grasses are the preferred matrix, but leafy vegetation 

is also acceptable. Enough vegetation (no woody material) should be collected to fill 70% of the foil 

sample bag. Guidance for collecting vegetation samples is provided in SOP EM-07, Collection of 

Vegetation Samples. The standard operating procedures are available at:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/07-vegetation.pdf

Water:

Surface drinking water sources within 500 feet of aerial liquid treatment, within 200 feet of aerial bait,

or within 50 feet of ground bait treatment must be sampled before and two to four hours after any 

aerial treatment, regardless of whether or not dye cards samples are collected. If there is rainfall 

sufficient to cause runoff within one week following any treatment, then collect another water sample 

within 24 hours after the rainfall. Guidance for collecting water samples is provided in SOP EM-03, 

Collection of Water Samples. Realize that the pH of water samples must be adjusted and stabilized 

prior to shipping. Samples for carbaryl should be adjusted to a pH of 3, malathion to pH 5, and 

Dimilin to pH 7. The standard operating procedures are available at:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/03-water.pdf

Sediment:

If rainfall sufficient to cause runoff occurs within one week of any treatment, then collect a sediment 

sample from natural surface water bodies and drinking water sources within 24 hours after the rainfall. 

Sediment sampling of the water body is required within 500 feet of aerial liquid treatment, within 200 

feet of aerial bait, or within 50 feet of ground bait treatment, the same as for water samples. Guidance 

for collecting sediment samples is provided in SOP EM-05, Collection of Sediment Samples. The 

standard operating procedures are available at:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/06-soil.pdf

Program personnel should be familiar with the standard operating procedures for the collection of 

environmental monitoring samples. Required sample amounts and containers for matrixes often 

collected by the Program are summarized in Table 1.
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Table 1 – Field Sample Requirements

Matrix Chemical SOP Sample Container/Media Amount/Remarks

Dye Cards Carbaryl liquid 01 Water sensitive dye card 1 card/station

Dye Cards Diflubenzuron 01 Water sensitive dye card 2 cards/station

Dye Cards Malathion 01 Oil sensitive dye card 1 card/station

Purity (neat) Carbaryl liquid 10 Amber glass bottle 10 ml

Purity (neat) Carbaryl bait 10 Amber glass bottle 20 grams

Purity (neat) Diflubenzuron 10 Amber glass bottle 10 ml

Purity (neat) Malathion 10 Amber glass bottle 10 ml

Sediment/soil Carbaryl 06 Foil envelope 96 grams

Sediment/soil Diflubenzuron 06 Foil envelope 96 grams

Sediment/soil Malathion 06 Foil envelope 480 grams

Vegetation Carbaryl liquid 07 Foil envelope 30 grams

Vegetation Diflubenzuron 07 Foil envelope 30 grams

Vegetation Malathion 07 Foil envelope 48 grams

Water Carbaryl 03 Collapsible cubitainer 4800 ml

Water Diflubenzuron 03 Collapsible cubitainer 2400 ml

Water Malathion 03 Collapsible cubitainer 2400 ml

Objective 4. Demonstrate that pesticides used for all program treatments are correctly identified and 

are accurately formulated.

Each lot of pesticide (neat) used for program treatments must be sampled and sent to the CPHST 

Gulfport laboratory for analysis. During treatment operations the program should collect one tank 

mixture (formulated) sample per vehicle (aircraft or ATV) per day. Purity samples are submitted with 

either a completed APHIS Form 2060 or a PPQ Form 750. Program personnel documenting neat and 

tank mixture samples on the forms are reminded to include the following information:

Indicate whether the sample is a neat or formulated. 

Provide the lot number from which the sample originated. 

Describe the mixing ratio and ingredients for formulated samples. 

When the sample was collected.

Where the sample was collected (i.e. from the nozzle, from the mixing tank, etc.).

Guidance for collecting neat and formulated pesticide samples is provided in SOP EM-10, Preparation 

of Control Samples and Collection of Pesticide Samples. The standard operating procedures are 

available at:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/10-controls.pdf
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Objective 5. Conduct investigations of incidents and/or complaints about possible adverse impacts 

suspected of being related to program operations.

Promptly investigate problems or complaints about possible adverse human health or environmental 

effects. If feasible, collect samples that will help determine if program pesticides were a potential 

cause of the effects. Immediately contact PPQ - Environmental Compliance in Riverdale, Maryland at 

(301) 734-8876 to collaborate on a sampling plan, sampling methods, and type of information to 

collect. If the incident occurs when PPQ - Environmental Compliance personnel are not available, 

commence your investigation and sampling without delay, and contact PPQ - Environmental 

Compliance as soon as possible thereafter. Samples should be collected and shipped as soon as 

possible after the investigation (and freezing of samples) and must be marked as „priority‟ in box 12 of 

the APHIS 2060 form. Samples should be collected from every matrix appropriate to determine the 

possible cause of the reported effect. However, dead animals other than insects should not be collected

for safety reasons without first contacting PPQ - Environmental Compliance. For details, see SOP 

EM-09, Priority (Emergency) Sampling available at:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/09-Priority.pdf

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION

Complete a separate APHIS 2060 form for each sample station. Note that each dye card station (i.e. 

single card for liquid carbaryl or paired cards for diflubenzuron) is considered a separate sample, each 

requiring a 2060 form. Instructions for completing the 2060 forms can be found on the back of form 

originals. For each sample station; submit the blue copy of the APHIS 2060 form with the sample, and 

the white copy to the CPHST Gulfport laboratory in the sample shipping container but separate from 

the sample, and the yellow copy (and any maps, photos, etc.) to PPQ -Environmental Compliance in 

Riverdale, Maryland. For any samples that are not sent to the laboratory for analysis (i.e. unspotted 

dye cards), send only the APHIS 2060 form to PPQ - Environmental Compliance. Keep the pink copy 

in your local office. For additional details, see SOP EM-13, Taking Measurements for APHIS Form 

2060 available at:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/13-measure2060.pdf

Draw a clear diagram of the sample locations relative to the sensitive site and the treatment block. The 

diagram should include where each sample is collected, important features (i.e. residences, water 

bodies, roads) identified with labels, a North arrow, and an approximate scale. The sample figures can 

be created either on a Geographic Information System (GIS) map, on a separate piece of paper, or on 

the 2060 forms associated with the samples. If you are collecting a series of samples from the same 

site, submit the map and diagram only once, as long as the treatment block, sensitive site, and each 

sample location are clearly indicated on the map or the appropriate sections of the APHIS 2060 form.
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Field personnel must document the distance and direction from the treatment block to the sample 

station in box 8 of the 2060 form. Sample forms for deposition samples collected inside the treatment 

block must be marked, “Within treatment block” and “Deposition.” Where the treatment block 

completely surrounds a sample station (e.g. an isolated stock tank), document the buffer distance in 

box 8 and indicate the location is, “Surrounded by treatment block”. 

Properly identify each sample as “routine” or “priority” in box 12 of the 2060 form. An incorrect 

identification regarding the nature of the sample creates confusion for those who must interpret the 

data and delays the processing of samples. Mark samples as “priority” only for instances where a fast 

turnaround of samples is required. This applies to all complaint investigations, spill incidents,

potential human health issues, and other samples that must be expedited. Otherwise, mark the sample 

as “routine.”

SHIPPING OF SAMPLES

Ship all samples using some form of overnight delivery. See SOP EM-17, Packaging and Shipping of 

Samples for details. This applies to all samples, whether they are priority or routine. Do not ship 

samples using the U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail or standard ground service with other carriers. 

Preservation of the samples by freezing requires overnight delivery rather than alternative shipping 

arrangements which are more likely to result in the melting of ice and samples. The standard operating 

procedures are available at:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emt/downloads/17-shipping.pdf

With the exception of neat (pure) chemical, be sure that all samples are frozen, shipped in a cooler box 

(not a regular cardboard box), and kept frozen during shipment. Neat samples should not be frozen, 

but should be placed on ice in a cooler box when shipped. To keep samples cold, use dry ice when 

possible since it does not turn to liquid when thawed and will not ruin forms or samples. Water 

samples should not be shipped in dry ice, since it will cause the sample containers to crack or break. 

Since dry ice may not be available in all areas, regular ice can be used for shipping any samples, but 

only if the ice is placed in a separate sealed container. Either use “blue ice” containers (the reusable 

plastic containers with the blue liquid inside) or contained regular ice (that is, seal the ice in zip-loc 

bags). Unsealed ice will melt and leak during shipment, causing unnecessary concern when received 

at the laboratory and possibly damaging the samples and documentation.

DISCRETIONARY MONITORING

Additional monitoring samples can be collected at the discretion of program staff. Although the 

monitoring outlined in this plan should be adequate to generate the data needed to meet the objectives, 
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the program may decide that additional sampling is necessary. Examples might include sites where 

there have been issues in previous years, sites that are highly visible to the public or are politically 

sensitive, or sites where environmental monitoring might help prevent future conflicts. Guidance

involving any of these cases can be obtained by contacting PPQ - Environmental Compliance in 

Riverdale, Maryland.

RESPONSIBILITIES

APHIS-PPQ Field Personnel or Cooperators will:

a. Ensure that sufficient resources from the program are allocated for completing the monitoring 

detailed in this Environmental Monitoring Plan.

b. Coordinate with federal and local wildlife officials to identify E&T species and critical habitats 

near or within areas that may be affected by program activities, and inform PPQ -

Environmental Compliance in Riverdale, Maryland about any protection measures and 

monitoring requirements.

c. Implement appropriate operational procedures, mitigations, and protection measures.

d. Prepare and verify detailed maps of the treatment blocks that identify sensitive sites in a 

treatment program area.

e. Identify monitoring sites for sampling, collect samples, record all relevant environmental and 

sample data, and submit samples to the CPHST Gulfport laboratory for residue analysis.

f. Submit information describing the sample, sampling site, and treatment to PPQ -

Environmental Compliance.

g. Complete Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Checklists for treatment programs, no 

later than the final treatment program within a state, sign and forward all checklists to PPQ -

Environmental Compliance.

h. Inform PPQ - Environmental Compliance when priority samples are collected and the CPHST 

Gulfport laboratory when priority samples are shipped.

APHIS-PPQ Environmental Compliance staff in Riverdale, Maryland will:

a. Provide training and support for the implementation of this monitoring plan.

b. Respond to requests for additional information by field personnel when special sampling 

requirements occur.

c. Review and interpret pesticide residue data. 

(1) If adverse environmental effects are suspected: inform the Program Director and the 

National Program Manager, make recommendations if modifications to program 

operations might be in order, and advise if reinitiated consultation with the Services is

needed.

(2) Send raw data for any priority samples within 1 working day of receipt 

from the CPHST Gulfport laboratory to the Program Coordinator.
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(3) Prepare a final report within 90 days of analysis of all samples by the CPHST Gulfport 

laboratory and receipt of documentation from the field.

d. Maintain liaison with field personnel to assure monitoring is being conducted and to review 

pertinent documentation for accuracy and completeness. Feedback to field personnel will be 

done in a timely manner so procedures can be modified, if needed.

APHIS-PPQ Center for Plant Health Science Technology analytical chemistry laboratory staff in 

Gulfport, Mississippi will:

a. Prepare and ship sampling containers and equipment required for collection and submission of 

environmental monitoring samples.

b. Provide instructions and training on methods for collecting, preserving, and shipping samples.

c. Analyze samples for the program pesticides specified on the associated 2060 Form.

d. Input APHIS Form 2060 data into the database system at the CPHST Gulfport laboratory. 

Send data to PPQ - Environmental Compliance electronically within 23 working days of 

sample receipt for routine samples and five working days for priority samples.
Send completed checklist to:

Kai Caraher, USDA-APHIS-PPQ, 4700 River Road, Unit 150 – Room 5A-04.3, Riverdale, MD 20737

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Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Checklist

The Program shall complete the following checklist after suppression program treatments. Indicate whether the tasks were 

accomplished or environmental compliance objectives were satisfied. A brief explanation should be included for items that 

are deemed not applicable. Reasons for significant deviations from operating procedures should be documented on 

additional paper.

State: Counties/Area Treated: 

Treatment Dates: Total Acres Treated: 

 

Treatment Type (circle appropriate): Aerial Application and/or Ground Application 

_____ All procedures in the 2011 Environmental Monitoring Plan were followed (they are not 

included individually below). 

_____ Site-specific Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Findings of No Significant Impact 

(FONSIs) were completed prior to treatments.

_____ The public was involved in the development of environmental compliance documents, as

required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

_____ Completed ESA Section 7 consultations with US Fish & Wildlife Service and/or National 

Marine Fisheries Service prior to any treatments, and implemented all protection measures as 

required.

_____ Spill kit was present at APHIS-operated pesticide storage areas. The PPQ Treatment Manual, 

Guidelines for Managing Pesticide Spills was followed at APHIS locations. 

_____ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and State approved labels for all pesticides were strictly 

followed.

_____ Current pesticide labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS) were available to program 

staff.

_____ Collected and shipped samples of neat and formulated pesticide to the CPHST laboratory in 

Gulfport, Mississippi for analysis.

_____ Documented complaints and other correspondence including visits and telephone calls 

regarding program activities from the interested parties and stakeholders. 

_____ Documented any accidents, safety violations, pesticide spills, and leaks in aircraft systems or 

pesticide storage and loading systems.

_____ Weather conditions were monitored and recorded before, during, and after applications to 

determine if rainfall or surface water runoff occurred.

_____ Maintained daily and base logs. Flight paths and spray turn-on and cut-offs were monitored and 

recorded either by direct observation or by downloaded GPS flight data overlaid onto a map.

_____ The public near treatment areas was notified prior to the application of pesticides.

_______________________________________________ ___________________

Program Director/SPHD/Environmental Monitor Signature Date
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Environmental Monitoring Supplies Checklist & Order Form

- use the blank areas to indicate the number of items to take to the field or 

how many of that item being ordered from the Gulfport LaboratoryGeneral Monitoring Supplies

Monitoring plan/SOP‟s Obtain from ECT Ice chest and wet or blue ice Obtain locally

Field log notebook Thermometer

Compass Baby wipes

Rain gauge 2060 monitoring forms

Indelible marker 4" x 4" resealable plastic bags

Packing/strapping tape 10” x 10" resealable plastic bags

Styrofoam coolers/mailers 12” x 12" resealable plastic bags

Soil Samples Dye Cards

Soil core sampler (used only for 

sampling at depth)

Oil-sensitive dye cards (50 per 

package)

Hand trowel Water-sensitive dye cards (one set 

of paired cards packaged)

12 x 12 x 1⁄4 inch mesh screen 5' bamboo poles/stakes

10” x 14” foil envelopes Paper/alligator clips

Vegetation/Fish/Insect Samples Tacks

Pruning shears/scissors Tweezers/forceps

10” x 14” foil envelopes Nitrile gloves (box of S,M,L,XL)

Strapping tape Water Samples

Aquatic Sediment Samples Hach dissolved oxygen kit (refills)

Dredge tied to strong rope collapsible cubitainer (gallon size)

Hand trowel collapsible cubitainer (liter size)

3" mesh screen Sodium sulfate (small vials)

10x14” foil envelopes pH paper (0-14 range)

Acid or base (squeeze bottle) Obtain locally
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A.R.S.E. (Run-off Sampling) Wipe Samples (malathion only)

Plexiglas cover 2” x 2” sterile cotton pads in a 

resealable plastic bag

8"x 8" mesh screen Metric ruler

Tent pegs/nails Pencil

Funnels attached to caps Disposable gloves (box)

500 ml glass bottles Isopropyl alcohol Obtain locally

4" PVC pipe, 14" long Neat (Pure) Chemical Formulations

Post hole digger Amber glass bottle (2 ounce size) 

(also used for honey samples)

Pea gravel, rocks/bricks Obtain locally Parafilm

Bamboo pole/flagging tape Small mailing tubes

collapsible cubitainer (gallon size) Protective eyewear

Sodium sulfate (small vials) Disposable pipette

pH paper (0-14 range) Pipetting bulb

Acid or base (squeeze bottle) Obtain locally Disposable gloves

NOTE: This list above for each sample group is to remind you of important items for that sampling, but some items 

are useful for all sampling. For example, disposable gloves should be used for all sampling, but are especially 

critical for neat, dye card, and wipe samples.

Program: _________________________________ Requested by: ______________________________ 

Date: _____________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ 

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

To order supplies, indicate the quantity of each items needed. Fax or mail a copy of this form to CPHST Gulfport 

Lab at 228-822-3137 or barbara.moffett@usda.gov. If fax machines are not working, leave a message with the

CPHST Gulfport Lab supplies manager at 228-822-3106. Please realize that it may be difficult to completely fill 

order for large quantities of materials.

This is not an exhaustive supply list...items that are not listed here may be available through CPHST Gulfport Lab. 

Not all supplies listed above are required for all pest control programs.