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Aluminum and Magnesium Phosphide for Burrowing Rodent Control Recommended Permit Conditions, Continued Recommended 3. Prior to use of aluminum and magnesium phosphide products in athletic permit fields or parks, the applicator shall post a sign at entrances to the site conditions containing the signal word DANGER/ PELIGRO, skull and crossbones, (continued) the words: DO NOT ENTER/NO ENTRE, FIELD NOT FOR USE, the name and EPA registration number of the fumigant. 4. When aluminum and magnesium phosphide products are used out-of- doors on a site other than an athletic field or park, the applicator shall post a sign at the application site containing the signal word DANGER/PELIGRO, skull and crossbones, the words: DO NOT ENTER/NO ENTRE, the name and EPA registration number of the fumigant. 5. The posting signs required in 3 and 4 above must state a 24-hour emergency response number and the contact number of the certified applicator responsible for the application. Signs may be no smaller than 9 inches by 1 I inches and must stand at least 18 inches high from the ground. Signs must be made of substantial material that can be expected to withstand adverse weather conditions and all information must be legible. Signs should remain posted for a minimum of 2 days after the final treatment and may be removed by the certified applicator or contracting party. 6. DO NOT TREAT ANY BURROWS THAT OPEN UNDER OR INTO OCCUPIED BUILDINGS. In addition, check for any other source through which the gas may enter into occupied buildings as a result of application to burrows. If there is any way gas can move through pipes, conduits, etc. from burrows, do not treat these burrows. 7. Prior to treating a rodent burrow, the certified applicator must provide the property operator or owner with a copy of the Fumigation Management Plan (FMP). An FMP is a written description of the steps designed to plan for a safe, legal, and effective fumigation. The certified applicator and owner of the property to be fumigated must describe the area to be treated and include all safety requirements. H-2 (Rev. 12-14)