Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-4-23 - Insect and Rodent Control23.1. Effective measures shall be taken to prevent the contamination of milk, cheese, containers, equipment, and utensils by insects or rodents, and by chemicals used to control the 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. Milkhouses and cheese kitchens shall be kept free of insects and rodents.23.1.3. Milkhouses and cheese kitchens shall be effectively screened or otherwise protected against the entrance of vermin.23.1.4. Insecticides not approved for use in a milkhouse or cheese kitchens shall not be stored in those facilities.23.1.5. Only insecticides and rodenticide approved for use by the Commissioner and registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency shall be used for insect and rodent control.23.1.6. Insecticides and rodenticide shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturer' label directions so as to prevent the contamination of milk, cheese, containers, equipment, utensils, feed and water.