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Biosecurity Basics Savvy Buying Always source your plants, fish and other growing materials from reputable growers who practice biosecurity measures in an effective manner. And never get free materials from a friend—no matter how well intentioned—if they do not practice effective biosecurity. A Final Thought You have done a good job sanitizing everything in your facility and keeping problems at bay. Now, make your operation even more secure from disaster by implementing a mindset of biosecurity. The Secret Service places several rings of security around the president. Shouldn’t you be doing the same for your operation? 134 Maximum Yield USA  |  February 2014 “Have workers frequently wash their hands and dip their shoes in sterilizing solution before entering the facility. ”