AFMAN32-1053 — Integrated Pest Management

AFMAN32-1053 governs integrated pest management programs and pest management operations at Air Force installations.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN32-1053
  • Title: INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2019-08-06

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It covers garrison pest management operations, pesticide application, environmental protection, safety, equipment, and security. It includes requirements for pesticide procurement and disposal, records, NPDES permits for pesticide application over water, and IRT application and approval processes.

Applies to: It applies to individuals at all levels who execute the pest management program including Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve (AFR) and the Air National Guard, except where noted otherwise.

Topics covered

  • Garrison pest management operations
  • Pesticide application over water
  • Environmental protection
  • Protective clothing
  • Pesticide procurement and disposal
  • Pest identification
  • Vehicles and equipment
  • Pest management consultants

Questions and answers

How must records created under AFMAN32-1053 be handled?

Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How are waiver requests under AFMAN32-1053 submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requestor’s commander for non-tiered compliance items.

Does naming a commercial product imply Air Force endorsement?

The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force.

How are recommended changes to AFMAN32-1053 submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility listed above using the Air Force Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate chain of command.

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