Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 02 - Agriculture, Department of
Rule 02.06.05 - RULES GOVERNING PLANT DISEASE AND QUARANTINES
Subchapter E - DISPOSAL OF CULL ONIONS AND POTATOES
Section 02.06.05.641 - DISPOSAL METHODS

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 02.06.05.641

Current through September 2, 2024

To control the spread of the onion maggot and related onion diseases, all disposal methods listed in Section 641 must be carried out to the extent that control of the regulated pest(s) is achieved in order to be in compliance with Subchapter E.

01. Disposal by Covering in Dumps or Pits.

a. Cull onions disposed of by being dumped in pits shall be managed and covered as recommended by the University of Idaho Agricultural Extension Service.

b. Covering shall be accomplished by March 15th of each year or as provided in Section 640 of this rule.

02. Disposal by Feeding After March 15th of Each Year.

a. Onion debris shall be completely removed from feeding areas and buried under twelve (12) inches or more of onion-free soil by March 15th of each year.

b. In the case of residues of onion debris two (2) inches or less in depth, or onions tramped into the soil so that they cannot be removed, such areas shall be disked and plowed as deep as possible, and such that all onions and debris are buried under eight (8) inches or more of onion-free soil by March 15th of each year.

c. Feeding areas and areas where onions are buried shall be treated in the manner set out in Section 641.

03. Disposal by Composting. Cull onions being composted shall be covered by twelve (12) inches or more of onion-free soil or composting material until the onions have turned to compost.

04. Disposal of Residue in Onion Producing Fields.

a. Commercial onion fields where sort-out bulbs are left at harvest shall be disked and plowed as deep as possible, and such that all onions and debris are buried under eight (8) inches or more of onion-free soil by March 15th of each year.

b. Following final seed harvest, seed bulbs shall be disked and plowed as deep as possible, and such that all onions and debris are buried under eight (8) inches or more of onion-free soil by March 15 th of each year.

05. Disposal by Chopping or Shredding. Cull onions that have been chopped or shredded to the point that they are incapable of sprouting, shall be disked and plowed as deep as possible, and such that all onions and debris are buried under eight (8) inches or more of onion-free soil by March 15th of each year.

06. Disposal by Spreading. Cull Onions may be disposed of by being spread on agricultural fields destined to be planted to a crop other than onions provided the onions are disked and plowed as deep as possible, and such that all onions and debris are buried under eight (8) inches or more of onion-free soil.

Effective April 6, 2023

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