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VSP 2018 Operations Manual

8.0 Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

This section includes the following subsections:
8.1 Plan Development, Evaluation, and Use of Pesticides
8.2 Pest Control
8.3 Knowledge

References for 8.0 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can be found in Annex 14.8.

8.1 Plan Development, Evaluation, and Use of Pesticides

8.1.1 IPM Plans

8.1.1.1 IPM Plan (40)
Each vessel must have an IPM plan to implement effective monitoring and
control strategies for pests aboard the vessel.

8.1.1.2 Monitoring (40)
The IPM plan must set a schedule for periodic active monitoring
inspections, including some at night or during periods of no or minimal
activity.

8.1.1.3 Logs (40)
The IPM plan must include provisions for logs for active monitoring of
pest sightings in operational areas of the vessel. The IPM plan also must
include provisions for training of crew members in charge of log
completion. The time of the active monitoring inspections must be
recorded in the log.

8.1.1.4 Passive Surveillance (40)
The IPM plan must include passive surveillance procedures such as glue
traps or other passive monitoring devices and must include the location of
each. A passive device monitoring log must be maintained.

8.1.1.5 Action and Follow Up (40)
When pests are observed during an inspection, the log must include action
taken as well as follow-up inspection results.

8.1.2 Plan Evaluation

8.1.2.1 Evaluation (40)
The vessel’s IPM plan must be evaluated for effectiveness periodically or
whenever there is a significant change in the vessel’s operation or
structure (e.g., renovation).

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