The following pests and articles shall be regulated by this quarantine.
- (1) The black imported fire ant, Solenopsis richleri Forel, and the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren, in any living stage of development.
- (2) Soil, compost, decomposed manure, humus, murk and peat, separately or with other things;
- (3) Plants with roots with soil attached;
- (4) Grass sod;
- (5) Hay and straw;
- (6) Used mechanized soil-moving equipment; and
- (7) Any other products, articles, or means of conveyance of any character whatsoever, when it is determined by the Director that they present a hazard of spread of imported fire ants and the person in possession thereof has been notified.
Authority: T.C.A. §§43-6-106, 43-6-106(9) and 43-6-108. Administrative History: Original rule filed October 6, 1989; effective January 29, 1990.