F -- Rodent Control

Rodent control services to provide for gopher control on the St Joe Ranger District, located within Benewah, Shoshone, Latah and Clearwater Counties, during the 2002, 2003 and 2004 field seasons. By year, it is anticipated the following number of acres will be baited: 2002-1200 acres; 2003-1500 acres; and 2004-1000 acres. The areas to be treated are forest plantations within the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Plantation areas may contain sod and/or grasses, while other areas may contain forbs and/or shrubs. For most areas to be treated, this will be the third or fourth baiting. It is estimated that no units are more than 3/4 mile from access roads. Current and proper licensing in the state of Idaho is required and the contractor to whom the award is made must comply with the requirements of the state of Idaho for the application of the baiting poison. Approximate start work is 7/1/02.