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Hygiene Protocols Have workers frequently wash their hands and dip their shoes in sterilizing solution before entering the facility. Have everyone working there change clothes before each work day so as not to spread disease that might have hitched a ride on clothes. Because densities of plants and fish are so much higher in indoor operations, this makes the spread of disease faster and potentially more catastrophic. Look Outside Control the weeds and vegetation around the facility. Oftentimes diseases, insects and even rodents live on weeds and secondary hosts and then move into the facility when their food sources start to diminish or the weather turns cold. Watch the Water Have a secure source of water. Know the chemical analysis of the water and its bacteria counts. Have a way to treat the water to purify it and sanitize it. Don’t use the results from just one analysis because things might change over time. Consistently monitor the water in order to catch and flag items that need attention before they become a problem. Hydro innovations BANKS Proudly Presents... s er system chill Commer cial grade chiller systems from Hydro innovations can reduce your climate control costs by up to 50% let us design your cooling system today! hydroinnovations.com “Let us design your climate control system today!” 512.321.7575 | [email protected] Maximum Yield USA  |  February 2014 133