S.D. Admin. R. 12:56:05:04.12

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 12:56:05:04.12 - Additional standards for certification in rodent pest control

In addition to meeting general core standards in § 12:56:05:04, applicators classified within the classification of rodent pest control not in or around structures must demonstrate practical knowledge of the biological and behavioral patterns of target and related nontarget species, including the following:

(1) Toxicity levels which could be expected to give selective control of pest species without causing significant damage to populations of related nontarget species.

(2) Application techniques and practices to minimize secondary poisonings of nontarget species; and

(3) Proper management and placement techniques of baits.

S.D. Admin. R. 12:56:05:04.12

1 SDR 65, effective 3/27/1975; 2 SDR 53, effective 1/18/1976; 4 SDR 23, effective 10/20/1977; transferred from; 49 SDR 124, effective 7/3/2023

General Authority: SDCL 38-21-51.

Law Implemented: SDCL 38-21-18.