Golden Nematode Program Manual - Phytosanitary Resources

Procedures: Preparation, Disinfection, and Clean-up
Survey Preparation
Mechanical
Survey Tractor
Operator
Responsibilities
Special
Preparations for
Seed Potato
Field Survey
6. If a carpeted van or other carpeted vehicle is being used as the
transport vehicle, then make sure plastic is placed over the
carpet before loading the sample bags into the vehicle.
7. Load and stack the sample bags in consecutive order in the
transport vehicle.
The tractor operator will do as follows to prepare at the survey site:
1. Review the survey map with the PPQ Technician, and discuss
survey conditions and where to park.
2. Operate the tractor in a safe manner.
3. Unload the tractor from the transport trailer.
4. Wear boots must while in the survey fields and wash at the same
time as the tractor.
5. Place prenumbered bags in bag holders on the mechanical
sampling equipment.
6. Watch the bags so that each is no more than one-third to
one-half full.
7. Stop the tractor; remove each bag; and fold and staple the top.
Place the filled bags in the bag basket, and safeguard the sample
bags.
8. Place new bags in the sample bag collection holder.
9. Complete PPQ Form 312, Cyst Nematode Survey. Give the
completed form to the PHSS or PPQ technician at the end of each
day.
Before entering and sampling seed potato lands, personnel must put
on lightweight neoprene boots; tuck trouser or pant legs inside the
boots; and keep them tucked in while samples are being collected.
Special sanitary procedures also apply. See Cleaning and Disinfection
for Survey of Seed Potato Fields on page 2-2-18
2-2-12 Golden Nematode Program Manual 07/2008-01
PPQ