S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-43.400.90

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 61-43.400.90 - Vector Control Requirements

A. A Vector Abatement Plan shall be developed for the dry animal manure and other animal by-products storage or treatment facility or land application areas (if applicable). The Vector Abatement Plan shall, at a minimum, consist of the following:

1. Normal management practices used at the dry animal manure and other animal by-products storage or treatment facility to ensure there is no accumulation of organic or inorganic materials to the extent and in such a manner as to create a harborage for rodents or other vectors that may be dangerous to public health.

2. A list of specific actions to be taken by the broker/land applier if vectors are identified as a problem at the dry animal manure and other animal by-products storage or treatment facility or land application site. These actions should be listed for each vector problem, e.g., actions to be taken for fly problems, actions to be taken for rodent problems, etc.

3. If the broker is not performing land application, but is only transferring the manure to a person who is accepting responsibility for handling the manure in accordance with this regulation, the person accepting the manure shall be responsible for correcting any nuisance problems resulting from the land application of manure.

B. No broker/land applier may cause, allow, or permit vectors to breed or accumulate in quantities that result in a nuisance level, as determined by the Department.

C. For an existing broker/land applier, if the Department determines a vector problem exists, the Department may require these abatement or control practices, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Remove and properly dispose of vector infested materials;

2. Methods in handling and storage of materials that minimize vector attraction;

a. Compost solid manure;

b. Appropriately use vector control chemicals, poisons, or insecticides (take caution to prevent insecticide resistance problems);

c. Utilize traps, or electrically charged devices;

d. Utilize biological agents;

e. Utilize Integrated Pest Management; and/or

f. Incorporate manure and other animal by-products immediately, within twenty-four (24) hours after land application.

3. Prescribed standards in the maintenance of premises to reduce vector attraction;

a. Remove any standing water that may be a breeding area for vectors;

b. Keep storage and/or treatment facilities clean and free from trash or debris;

c. Properly use and service bait stations;

d. Keep grass and weeds mowed around the manure storage and/or treatment areas;

e. Cover or reduce the surface area of manure and other animal by-products storage. (Vents shall be provided for release of pressure created by manure gases if completely sealed covers are used);

f. Conduct a weekly vector monitoring program;

g. Be aware of insecticide resistance problems, and rotate use of different insecticides; and/or

h. Ensure proper grading and drainage around the buildings to prevent rain water from entering the buildings or ponding around the buildings.

4. Utilize the best available control technology to reduce vector attraction and breeding.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-43.400.90

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 45, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/28/2021.