Base's Entomology Shop announces herbicides spraying schedule Published Jan. 28, 2015 By 377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The Chenega Integrated Mission Support's Entomology Shop will be spraying and applying granular pre-emergent herbicide on xeriscaping and grass areas for approximately 45 days beginning Feb. 1. Treatment is necessary to help reduce and control the number nuisance. The product is not harmful to humans or animals. The herbicide mixture includes a green dye that dissipates over time and aids in distinguishing where herbicide has been applied and helps eliminate overuse of chemicals. The herbicide produces a slight odor that is gone once the herbicide dries. Drying time is usually within a couple of hours. For more information, call Johnny Jacobs at 846-5650 or Ken Gomez at 846-5842.