Chapter 3 Vector protected establishment

The status of vector protected establishment may only be granted to an establishment if:

1. (a)

   it has appropriate physical barriers at entry and exit points;

2. (b)

   openings must be vector screened with mesh of appropriate gauge which must be impregnated regularly with an approved insecticide according to the manufacturers’ instructions;

3. (c)

   vector surveillance and control must be carried out within and around the vector protected establishment;

4. (d)

   measures must be taken to limit or eliminate breeding sites for vectors in the vicinity of the vector protected establishment; and

5. (e)

   standard operating procedures must be in place, including descriptions of back-up and alarm systems, for operation of the vector protected establishment and transport of animals to the place of loading.