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Mary-Ann Warmerdam
Director		   Arnold Schwarzenegger
Governor
 
 
January 21, 2005   ENF 2005-003
 
 
TO:
 County Agricultural Commissioners  
SUBJECT:

INSPECTION OF STRUCTURES PRIOR TO INTRODUCTION OF VIKANE

  
 

This letter clarifies the Department of Pesticide Regulation policy regarding enforcement of the Vikane label (EPA Reg. 62719-4) on the issue of ensuring that domestic animals and pets (including fish) have been removed from the structure prior to fumigating the structure.

Please review the enclosure Inspection of Structures Prior to Introduction of Vikane.

If you have any questions, please contact the Enforcement Branch Liaison assigned to your county.

 
Sincerely,
 
 
Original Signature by:
 
Scott T. Paulsen,
Chief Enforcement Branch
(916) 324-4100
Enclosures

cc:  Ms. Kelli Okuma, Registrar, Structural Pest Control Board (w/Enclosure)
       Mr. John Donahue, Agricultural Commissioner Liaison (w/Enclosure)



  
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