Pest Control Operations

MANUAL OF NAVAL PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

screens, air curtains or other means of protection. Screens must be tight-

fitting, free of breaks or tears, and not less than 16 mesh to the inch of

screen.

b. Screens are not required in air-conditioned food service spaces

where windows or portholes are sealed closed. Air curtains must meet the

standards of NSF Standard No.37 or be equivalent. Further guidance is

available in the NAVMED P-5010 Chapter 8 and OPNAVINST 6250.4A.

5-9.3 Pest Control Operations

Only certified pest control professionals are allowed to conduct pest

control operations except for the use of approved bait stations.

5-10 POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS

5-10.1

SEPARATION

5-10.2

CONDITIONS OF USE

5-10.3

PESTICIDES

5-10.1 Separation

All poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so not to

contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and

single-use articles.

5-10.2 Conditions of use

All poisonous or toxic materials shall be properly labeled with the

manufacturer's directions. Additional restrictions may be established by

the regulatory authority.

5-10.3 Pesticides

Pesticides shall be stored outside of food service spaces.

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