W. Va. Code R. § 61-4A-23

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 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.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-4A-23