Plague Locusts - Ground Spraying
TL;DR
Prepare for Ground Spraying This Spring
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Yarriambiack
Plague Locusts - Ground Spraying
Prepare for Ground Spraying This Spring
Landholders are responsible for managing Australian plague locusts on their land.
Spray locusts about 2 weeks after hatching, when they are young, cannot fly and begin to band together.
Choose Appropriate Chemicals
The
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
(
APVMA
) provides databases of all registered products, permits and residue limits.
All chemicals you use must be registered with the
APVMA
. Always read the product label and check that the chemical is suitable for your situation.
Visit the following website link for registered chemical products for locusts in Victoria:
Locust Chemical Use - Agriculture Victoria website
Follow label instructions for:
Withholding periods for crops and livestock;
Crop protection instructions;
Environmental protection;
Spray drift controls.
Protect pollinators:
Follow label instructions;
Notify neighbours before spraying;
Check for nearby hives;
Avoid spraying when bees are active.
For information on the latest locust situation and appropriate chemical use, please visit the
Agriculture Victoria - Locusts website
.
For further plague locust information, please view -
News Page: Prepare for Locust Hatching in Spring
Related Information
Locust Chemical Use - Agriculture Victoria website
Agriculture Victoria - Locusts website
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