Best Management Practices

Any pest or pathogen which has a life cycle in the soil can be spread via contaminated equipment.  Cleaning mechanical equipment rids it of fungal spores, nematodes and animal eggs.  The presence of plant debris, mud, or soil on incoming vehicles carries the potential of pest/disease introduction. Clean trucks between shipments.  Make sure staff wears clean clothes every day ad that boots and other shoes are properly cleaned between different production areas.  Make sure visitors maintain the same sanitation measures as staff and do not allow them to wander unescorted (97). 

            BB:  Bagrada bugs lay their eggs in the soil.

DRW:  (33)

RIFA:  (44)

PR:  (72)

            EBGS:  Snail eggs can be found in the soil, but their eggs desiccate in dry soil (11).