23.01.2024
In December 2023, state and territory biosecurity agencies received research findings which indicated methyl bromide disinfestation schedules are not suitable for mangoes, as they did not provide adequate control for Queensland fruit fly (QFF). Further to this is a number of recent and historical QFF larvae have been found in fumigated mangoes at the Tasmanian border.
As a result, state quarantine regulators of QFF pest free areas of South Australia (SA), Tasmania (TAS) and Western Australia (WA) will be revoking methyl bromide as a disinfestation option for QFF in mango fruit.
These changes will come into effect on 21 February 2024, which is 30 days from the notification.
Alternate quarantine treatments for mangoes will continue to be available in accordance with existing importing state requirements.
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Requires MSW-01 as well |
| VIC | No requirement (permit required for Sunraysia area) | |
| NSW | No requirement | |
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As a priority, Plant Biosecurity NT, Biosecurity QLD, NT Farmers, The Australian Mango Industry Association and the NT Mango Industry Association are working together to negotiate with WA on their acceptance of CTM-01 and to explore alternative treatments.
We will endeavour to keep you informed as more information comes to hand.
Please reach out if you have any questions, our contact details are below:
Plant Biosecurity NT
Email: plantbiosecurity@nt.gov.au
Phone: (08) 8999 2118 / 1800 084 881
Biosecurity QLD
Phone: 13 25 23
NT Farmers
Phone: (08) 8983 3233