Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
026 - BOARD OF PESTICIDES CONTROL
Chapter 26 - STANDARDS FOR PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS AND NOTIFICATION FOR ALL OCCUPIED BUILDINGS EXCEPT K-12 SCHOOLS
Section 026-26-5 - Risk Minimization
Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 026-26-5
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
A. Prior to pesticide application, applicators must take into account the toxicity of recommended product(s) and choose low risk product(s) based on efficacy, volatility, the potential for exposure, the signal word on the pesticide label, the material safety data sheet and any label language imposing a ventilation requirement.
B. Unless prohibited by the label, only baits, gels, pastes or granular materials and crack and crevice treatments may be used when residents, patients, children, customers and unconsenting employees are in the same room.
C. Prior to making an application, applicators must also consider the following:
1. The principal uses for the room to be
treated including if it is primarily occupied by sensitive individuals such as
children, older adults or persons with chronic illnesses.
2. The type of treatment being made and the
likelihood that people or pets will come into contact with the treated area
following the application.
3. The
volatility of the product being applied and the practical need to ventilate the
treated room(s) prior to re-entry. In all cases, label statements relative to
ventilation or re-entry shall be minimum requirements.
4. The type of ventilation system, if
present, including whether it serves only the treated room(s) or the entire
building, and whether it can and should be shut off while the treatment is
performed.
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