Organic Systems Plan (MOSA)
Pest Management
NOS §§205.201, .271, .272
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The National Organic Standards require that pest management is primarily handled by preventive methods as noted in NOS §205.271. When these are not effective, non-synthetic or synthetic substances allowed for organic processing and handling may be used. If prevention and allowed materials are not effective, any substance may be used for pest management, provided it is used in compliance with legal restrictions, and provided the operator and MOSA agree on the substance used, methods of application, and measures taken to maintain organic integrity. Substances must be applied in a manner that prevents contamination of ingredients or finished products to be sold, labeled or represented as organic. All treatments used must be justified. A pest management plan must be in place for each facility operated, and a program of regular preventive monitoring must be a part of this plan to show that a previously allowed material is still needed.
107. How is pest control handled?
Outside Contractor.
108. Provide the name of your in-house pest control officer or contract pest control service, and their contact information including address and phone number. How do you work with your pest control provider to ensure the required steps have been followed?
Orkin, 554-Kalamazoo, MI - 4123 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002. Phone number (269) 327-0007. Pest sighting are logged in our pest control log and technicians follow up during their regularly scheduled visits with their findings and solutions.
109. What pest problems do you generally have? List all the apply. Flying insects, crawling insects, spiders, birds, rats, mice, other.
Flying insects, crawling insects.
110. If "other," explain.
N/A
111. Submit a facility map showing the location of traps and monitors. List all pest control products on the Handler Input Inventory. Submit product labels and ingredient information for inputs not OMRI listed or previously approved by MOSA. Check all pest management practices used. List all that apply.
Good sanitation, removal of exterior habitat/food sources, cleanup of spilled product, sealed doors and/or windows, exclusion, repair of holes, cracks, etc, screened windows, vents, etc, sheet metal on sides of building exterior, physical barriers, mowing, air curtains, air showers, positive air pressure in facility, monitoring, ingredient inspection for pests, inspection zones around interior perimeter, ultrasound/light devices, sticky traps, beneficials/natural predators, pheromone traps, mechanical traps, scare eye balloons, nitrogen, freezing treatments, heat treatments, vacuum treatments, carbon dioxide, vitamin baits, pyrethrum, ryania, rotenone, boric acid, disodium octaltetrahydrate, diatomaceous earth, precipitated silica, fumigation, fogging, crack and crevice spray, other.
Good sanitation, removal of exterior habitat/food sources, cleanup of spilled product, sealed doors and/or windows, exclusion, repair of holes, cracks, etc, screened windows, vents, etc, sheet metal on sides of building exterior, physical barriers, mowing, air curtains, positive air pressure in facility, monitoring, ingredient inspection for pests, inspection zones around interior perimeter, ultrasound/light devices, sticky traps.
112. If "other," explain.
N/A
113. Are your pest prevention methods and structural pest management system effective to prevent or control pests?
Yes.
114. If "no," explain.
N/A
115. Are records kept of your monitoring activities?
Yes.
116. How often do you inspect your pest prevention system?
Monthly.
117. What changes do you anticipate to your pest management system?
None at this time. We have had no evidence of pest issues in the facility.
118. List all pest control substances including baits, sprays, pesticides, or fumigants on the Handler Input Inventory. Submit product labels and ingredient information for inputs not OMRI listed or previously approved by MOSA. Are pesticides used? If "no," skip to Audit Trail and Inventory Control System Section.
No.
119. Are any products used which are prohibited by the National List?
No.
120. If "yes," did you contact MOSA for approval prior to product use?
No.
121. Indicate type of pesticide application records maintained.
Not using any pesticide application at this time.
122. Describe methods to prevent pesticide contamination of organic ingredients, finished products, or packaging materials.
Not using any pesticide application at this time.
123. Describe measures to reduce or prevent pest control product use in the future.
Daily monitoring and service calls as needed.
124. Where are pest control substances stored?
No pest control substances are stored in the facility.
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