case summary - Office of Indiana State Chemist - Purdue University

20120144 SWUno; Swab sample from baseboard alongeast wallFipronilBQLDenny’s - 2012/095720120145 CDennys: Control swab sample Fipronil BDL20120146 SWDennys; Swab sample from baseboardalong east wall of dining roomFipronilCONFKroger - 2012/095820120147 CKroger, Control swab sample Fipronil BDL20120148 SWKroger; Swab sample from east interiorwall of bun makerFipronilBDLWMP Cosmetic &Family Dentistry -2012/095920120141 CDentist; control swab sample Fipronil BDL20120142 SWDentist; Swab sample from baseboard instorage areaBDL=Below Detection Limits CONF= ConfirmedFipronilBQL=Detected but Below Quantifiable Limits14. On May 24, 2012, I spoke with Dr. Andrew Goetz from BASF. I asked Dr. Goetz if he couldprovide me with a “risk assessment” for the application of fipronil inside commercial buildings. Iprovided Mr. Goetz with basic information regarding OISC’s swabbing materials and techniques.In addition, I discussed with Mr. Goetz generic swab result numbers based on the swab size that hemight use for the “risk assessment”. Mr. Goetz explained to me that the “risk assessment” wouldbe based on levels of fipronil from studies of residential structures not commercial buildings. Mr.Goetz explained that since fipronil is not labeled for interior use, a comparative analysis was notpossible.15. On May 31, 2012, I met with Lisa Farrer to obtain a recorded audio statement. In that statementshe stated she had not used Termidor indoors on accounts. She further stated that she was told touse Termidor indoors by Brian Corcoran and Brad Harvey. Ms. Farrer stated other technicianswere told to use Termidor indoors and document the application as using “Phantom”. Ms. Farrerexplained that technicians are issued a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) that is loaded monthlywith the technician’s routes. She stated that the PDA is loaded with the technician’s signature.Ms. Farrer stated that technicians can and do overlap on accounts; meaning if a technician is onvacation, sick, or off duty, any other technician may service those accounts. Ms. Farrer stated thatother technicians may even use her PDA to service accounts while she is on vacation. She alsostated that a record of service may not be created when an application is made. See transcript ofrecorded audio statement dated May 31, 2012.16. On May 31, 2012, at approximately 3:26pm after the recorded audio statement from Lisa Farrer, Ireceived a telephone call from her. She stated she was not completely honest with me in herstatement. Ms. Farrer stated she used Termidor indoors as directed by Mr. Harvey and Mr.Corcoran. A date was set up with Ms. Farrer to obtain a second statement.9BDL