1. (a) Movement of quarantined articles.

   1. (1) General. Quarantined articles originating from the quarantined area are prohibited entry into adjoining areas, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this section.
   2. (2) Exceptions. Commercial citrus fruit may be moved outside the quarantined area in fruit bins with a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) limited permit or other approved USDA procedure.

2. (b) Treatment of fruit. The fruit shall be treated using one of the following three options:

   1. (1) Fumigation. The fruit must be covered by a tarpaulin and go directly to an approved treatment facility. The fruit shall be segregated in a packing house and fumigated as prescribed in the Texas Valley Mexican Fruit Fly Protocol 2000-2001. A copy of this protocol may be obtained at the department's Valley Regional Office, 900-B East Expressway 83, San Juan, Texas 78589.
   2. (2) Bait Sprays. The fruit shall be treated in the field using bait sprays as prescribed in the Texas Valley Mexican Fruit Fly Protocol, 2000-2001. The treatments shall be applied at 6 to 10 day intervals starting at least 30 days before harvest and continued throughout the harvest period or until the quarantine is revoked. The entire grove shall be treated to be considered for certification. Once all fruit has been harvested from the grove, spray applications may cease. Growers shall enter into a compliance agreement with the USDA or the department to treat and handle the fruit as prescribed.
   3. (3) Fruit should be covered by a tarpaulin if moved for juicing under guidelines prescribed by the department or USDA.

Source Note:The provisions of this §19.153 adopted to be effective February 14, 2001, 26 TexReg 1263.