W. Va. Code R. § 61-4A-23 - Insect and Rodent Control
23.1.
Effective measures shall be taken to prevent the contamination of milk,
containers, equipment, and utensils by insects, rodents, and by chemicals used
to control such vermin:
23.1.1. Manure packs
in loafing areas, stables without stanchions, pen stables, resting barns,
wandering sheds, and free-stall housing shall be properly bedded and managed to
prevent fly breeding.
23.1.2.
Milkrooms shall be kept free of insects and rodents.
23.1.3. Milkrooms shall be effectively
screened or otherwise protected against the entrance of vermin.
23.1.4. Outer milkhouse doors shall be kept
tight and self-closing.
23.1.5.
Insecticides and rodenticide not approved for use in the milkhouse shall not be
stored in the milkhouse.
23.1.6.
Only insecticides and rodenticide approved for use by the Commissioner and
registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shall be used for
insect and rodent control.
23.1.7.
Insecticides and rodenticide shall be used only in accordance with
manufacturer's label directions so as to prevent the contamination of milk,
milk containers, equipment, utensils, feed, and water.
Notes
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