12:56:05:04.12Additional standards for certification in rodent pest control.

In addition to meeting general standards in § 12:56:05:04, applicators seeking certification in rodent pest control not in or around structures must demonstrate knowledge of the biological and behavioral patterns of target and related nontarget species, including: (1) Toxicity levels that may be expected to provide selective control of pest species, without causing significant damage to populations of related nontarget species; (2) Application techniques and practices designed to minimize secondary poisonings of nontarget species; and (3) Proper management and placement techniques of baits.

Source: 1 SDR 65, effective March 27, 1975; 2 SDR 53, effective January 18, 1976; 4 SDR 23, effective October 20, 1977; transferred from § 12:56:05:04, 12 SDR 96, effective December 8, 1985; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986; 49 SDR 124, effective July 3, 2023.