Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-6-2-.13 - Insect and Rodent Control

(1) Effective and appropriate measures shall be taken to eliminate the presence of rodents and flies, roaches, bed bugs, and other insects on the premises. The premises shall be kept in such condition as to prevent the attraction, harborage or feeding of insects or rodents. Restricted use pesticides, as specified in 40 CFR 152 Subpart I - Classification of Pesticides shall be applied only by a licensed professional. All pesticide applications must be in accordance with current state and federal laws and the product label. Applying pesticides within buildings using area fog dispersal methods or as warranted under DPH Rule -.20(4)(c) is restricted to licensed pest control professionals as part of an integrated pest management program.

(2) A record must be maintained on file and available at request of Health Authority for no less than 18 months of any pesticide use on the premises, except for the occasional use of consumer insect sprays on small spots in accordance with the product label. The record may be made by the permit holder or provided by the applicator, and shall list the following information:

(a) amount and concentration of product used;

(b) name of product used;

(c) date and location of application;

(d) application method;

(e) pest targeted; and

(f) name of applicator.

(3) Openings to the outside shall be effectively protected against the entrance of rodents and insects by tight-fitting doors, closed windows, screening, controlled air currents or other means. Screen doors shall be self-closing and screens for windows, doors, skylights, transoms and other openings to the outside shall be tight-fitting and free of breaks. Screening materials shall not be less than sixteen mesh to the inch. Screen doors for sliding patio doors will not be required to be self closing except in food service, preparation and utensil washing areas of permitted food service establishment kitchens and bed and breakfast inns.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-6-2-.13

O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2A-6 and 31-28-5.

Original Rule entitled "Insect and Rodent Control" adopted. F. Jul. 16, 2013; eff. Jan. 1, 2014, as specified by the Agency.