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this Section.

Division 5 - Argentine Ants
Interpretation
6.5.1 In this Division, unless the context otherwise requires;
Argentine Ant means an ant belonging to the species Irdomyrmex humilis.

Measures to be taken to keep premises free from Argentine Ants
6.5.2 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 the EHO.

Division 6 - European Wasps
Interpretation
6.6.1 In this Division, unless the context otherwise requires;
European Wasp means a wasp Vespula Germanica.

Measures to be taken to keep premises free from European Wasp nests
6.6.2 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 wasps and their nest; and
(b) assist an EHO to trace any nest that may be present in, on or about the premises.

       Division 7 - Bee keeping
Interpretation
6.7.1 In this Division, unless the context otherwise requires;
bees means an insect belonging to any of the various hymenopterous insects of the super family Apoidea and commonly known as a bee.

Restrictions on keeping of bees in hives
6.7.2
    (1)  A person shall not keep or permit the keeping of bees anywhere within the district unless approval to do so has been given by the local government.
    (2)  If, in the opinion of an EHO, the approved bee hives are causing a nuisance, the local government may direct any bees or approved bee hives to be removed.
    (3)  A person shall comply with a direction within the time specified.

                         Division 8 - Arthropod Vectors of Disease
Interpretation
6.8.1 In this Division, unless the context otherwise requires;
Arthropod vectors of disease includes;
       (a) fleas (Siphonaptera);
       (b) bedbugs (Cimex lectularius);
       (c) crab lice (Phthirius pubis);
       (d) body lice (Pediculus humanus var. corporis); and
       (e) head lice (Pediculus humanus var capitis).

Responsibility of the owner or occupier
6.8.2 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