Lesson 3: Barumba Berry Case Study
Topic 1: Treatments in Practice
In this topic, we will explore the steps to administering treatments for a given commodity.
Objectives:
- Participants will select a treatment.
- Participants will administer the treatment.
We will now illustrate what the process of selecting and applying a treatment could look like in practice. The treatments process is divided into two stages: 1) selecting a treatment and 2) applying a treatment. Treatments may be administered prior to leaving the exporting country or administered at the port of arrival of the importing country.
The role of an inspector is to supervise the treatment process for a given commodity. Before treating a commodity, the inspector will first need to select a treatment and then administer the treatment. To select a treatment for any commodity, the inspector must consider four factors: 1) determine which treatment to use, 2) review policies or regulations that may prevent or restrict the use of a treatment, 3) locate potential treatment facilities, and 4) recommend a treatment based on information gathered. These four factors will direct the inspector’s decision in selecting the best treatment for any commodity.
The inspector oversees the treatment process for a particular pest for a given commodity. Once the inspector and their supervisor have agreed on a treatment option, the inspector administers the treatment. Administering a treatment of a commodity must be considered on a case-by-case basis. To administer a treatment for any commodity, the inspector must follow five steps: 1) choose a treatment site, 2) select a treatment schedule, 3) apply the treatment, 4) monitor treatment outcomes, and 5) safeguard the commodity until shipped. These five steps will guide inspectors through a systematic process of administering a treatment for any commodity.
Treatments may be administered prior to leaving the exporting country or administered at the port of arrival of the importing country. Selecting a treatment of a commodity must be considered on a case-by-case basis. Inspectors must consider both the commodity and the pest when selecting treatment options.
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