Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-10-9-.22

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 80-10-9-.22 - Requirements For Treatment Of Wood Destroying Beetles

(1) The permittee, certified operator, branch supervisor or their authorized representative making the inspection shall be responsible for determining the presence or absence of an active infestation of wood-destroying beetles before recommending a treatment or selling a service to control the infestation. Treatment in the absence of an infestation is not recommended.

(2) Minimum adequate treatment for control or prevention of wood destroying beetles, including but not limited to powder post beetles, wood borers, and old house borers, shall include the application of a pesticide registered by the Environmental Protection Agency and/or the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, in strict accordance with the product's registered directions for use.

(3) When wood-destroying beetles are present at or below the subfloor level, control measures should be applied from beneath using a registered pesticide. If there is evidence to indicate or reasonable cause to suspect an active infestation of wood-destroying beetles existing above subfloor level, fumigation with a registered pesticide is recommended, provided the property owner or his authorized agent has been informed of other alternative treatments such as removal and replacement of infested wood members or treatment of substructure only if it is actively infested.

Author: Charles H. Barnes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-10-9-.22

Filed April 19, 1982 as Rule No. 80-10-3-.01. Rules reformatted - Rule No. changed to Chapter 80-10-9: Filed June 19, 1986. Amended: Filed May 22, 1991.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 2-28-1, et seq.