4602GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 13 October 2016

4602 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 13 October 2016 6.11 Waste food etc to be kept in rodent proof receptacles A person must not store, or allow to be stored, on any premises, any food, refuse or other waste matter unless it is contained in a rodent proof receptacle or compartment. 6.12 Restrictions on keeping of rodents A person or body who keeps rodents shall— (a) at all times ensure that all live rodents are kept in the effective control of a person or in locked cages; and (b) if a rodent escapes— (i) forthwith take all reasonable steps to destroy or recapture the rodent; and (ii) comply with the requirements of clause 6.10. Division 4—Cockroaches 6.13 Interpretation cockroach means any of the various orthopterous insects commonly known as cockroaches. 6.14 Measures to be taken to eradicate cockroaches (1) An owner or occupier of premises shall take effective measures to eradicate any cockroaches in or on the premises. (2) An EHO may direct, orally or in writing, an owner or occupier of premises to take whatever action that, in the opinion of the EHO, is necessary or desirable to prevent or deter the presence of cockroaches in or on the premises. (3) An owner or occupier shall, within the time specified, comply with any direction given by an EHO under this clause. Division 5—Argentine Ants 6.15 Interpretation Argentine Ant means an ant belonging to the species Limepithema humile (formally Iridomyrmex humilis). 6.16 Measures to be taken to keep premises free from Argentine Ants An owner or occupier of premises shall ensure that the premises are kept free from Argentine Ant colonies and shall— (a) take all steps to locate any nests if Argentine Ants are noticed in, on or about the premises; (b) properly treat all nests of Argentine Ants with an approved residual based insecticide; and (c) whenever required by an EHO— (i) treat any area or infestation with an insecticide referred to in paragraph (b); and (ii) remove any objects, including timber, firewood, compost or pot plants in accordance with a direction from an EHO. Division 6—European Wasps 6.17 Interpretation European Wasp means a wasp belonging to the species Vespula germanica. 6.18 Measures to be taken to keep premises free from European Wasp nests An owner or occupier of premises shall ensure that the premises are kept free from European Wasp nests and shall— (a) follow any direction of an EHO for the purpose of destroying the European Wasps and their nests; and (b) assist an EHO, or his or her representative, to trace any nest that may be present in, on or about the premises. Division 7—Arthropod vectors of disease 6.19 Interpretation arthropod vectors of disease includes— (a) fleas (Siphonaptera); (b) bedbugs (Cimex lectularius); (c) pubic lice (Phthirus pubis); (d) body lice (Pediculus humanus humanus, also known as Pediculus humanus corporis); and (e) head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis).

13 October 2016 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 4603 6.20 Responsibility of the owner or occupier The owner or occupier of premises shall— (a) keep the premises and any person residing in or on the premises, free from any arthropod vectors of disease; and (b) comply with the direction of an EHO to treat the premises, or anything on the premises, for the purpose of destroying any arthropod vectors of disease.