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7. Automatic electronic timer insecticide misters must be installed so that they
cannot operate during milking and/or equipment cleaning periods. (This is
best accomplished by inter-wiring the timing device with the vacuum pump so
that insecticides may not be dispensed when the vacuum system is activated).
They must also be installed so as not to contaminate the milk or feed in the
milking area and are prohibited from being installed in the milkhouse; provided
that small canister type approved insecticide "bombs" may be used in
accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations. Only approved pesticides
may be used in these devices.

8. Only those pesticides approved for use in the milkhouse may be used and/or
stored in the milkhouse. The use of vapona type strips is discouraged and
small canister mister must only be used in accordance with the manufacturers’
instructions. Paints containing insecticide must not be used in the milkroom.
"Sticky" fly paper should not be allowed in the milkhouse as they tend to
become over laden with dead insects which then become a cleanliness
problem.

9. Milkhouse doors shall be tight and self closing and there shall not be any
direct opening to the outside that is not effectively protected against the
entrance of vermin into the milkroom. This includes overhead vents and
windows. Screen doors must open outward which helps in preventing flies
from entering the milkroom.

10.Effective measures to prevent contamination of the milk or milk contact
surfaces must be taken.

11.Feed must be stored so as not to attract flies. Feed dollies, carts, fully
automated feeding systems, or other feed containers may be exempt from the
use of covers provided they do not attract birds, insects, or rodents.

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