Bellarine Peninsula: Legacy and emergency contaminant sampling and analysis (2018-2019)
EPA Victoria Publication 1870 May 2020
Site: Reedy Lake
Water – June 2019: Simazine 0.12ug/L
Water – June 2018: Atrazine (trace)
Sediment – June 2018: pp-DDE (trace)
Bellarine Peninsula: Legacy and emergency contaminant sampling and analysis (2018-2019)
EPA Victoria Publication 1870 May 2020
Site: Lower Barwon River
Water – June 2019: Simazine 0.22ug/L
Bellarine Peninsula: Legacy and emergency contaminant sampling and analysis (2018-2019)
EPA Victoria Publication 1870 May 2020
Site: Cowies Creek
Water – April 2018: Simazine 0.11ug/L
Bellarine Peninsula: Legacy and emergency contaminant sampling and analysis (2018-2019)
EPA Victoria Publication 1870 May 2020
Site: Upper Barwon River
Water – June 2019: Atrazine 0.13ug/L, Simazine 0.41ug/L
Sediment – June 2019: Dieldrin 0.072mg/kg (60ug/kgOC), pp-DDE 0.024mg/kg (20ug/kgOC)
Soil – June 2019: Dieldrin 0.04mg/kg
Tianjin Jinghai Huixan Industry and Trade (China) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cyhalothrin, Difenconazole
18/9/20: Dried red dates – Linhai Monhong (China) – Pesticide: Propargite 0.06mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Linhai Monhong (China) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cyhalothrin, Difenconazole
14/8/20: Chinese Donghui bayberry (Myrica rubra) – Linhai Monhong (China) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.12mg/kg
14/8/20: Chinese Donghui bayberry (Myrica rubra) – Linhai Monhong (China) – Pesticide: Difenconazole 0.08mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Hong Kong Top Gold International Trading Co Ltd (China) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
7/8/20: Hawthorn (dried) – Hong Kong Top Gold International Trading Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.14mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
T&A VN Import Export Company Limited (Vietnam) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for Chlorpyrifos, Cypermethrin, Difenconazole, Permethrin
31/7/20: Lychee Fruit Fresh – T&A VN Import Export Company Limited (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.02mg/kg
31/7/20: Lychee Fruit Fresh – T&A VN Import Export Company Limited (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Cypermethrin 0.055mg/kg
31/7/20: Lychee Fruit Fresh – T&A VN Import Export Company Limited (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Difenconazole 0.08mg/kg
31/7/20: Lychee Fruit Fresh – T&A VN Import Export Company Limited (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Permethrin 0.7mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Rutu Agro Food Cold Storage (India) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Acephate, Carbendazim, Chlorpyrifos
31/7/20: Chopped spinach, palak – Rutu Agro Food Cold Storage (India) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.07mg/kg
31/7/20: Chopped spinach, palak – Rutu Agro Food Cold Storage (India) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.47mg/kg
31/7/20: Chopped spinach, palak – Rutu Agro Food Cold Storage (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.24mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Dujardin Food (Belgium) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cyhalothrin
24/7/20: Herb, mint – Dujardin Food (Belgium) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.02mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Consolidated Business Systems (Sri Lanka) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
17/7/20: Dambala (wing beans) frozen – Consolidated Business Systems (Sri Lanka) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.52mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Dohler Neuenkirche N Gmbh (Germany) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Paclobutrazol
9/7/20: Blackberry juice concentrate organic- Dohler Neuenkirche N Gmbh (Germany) – Pesticide: Paclobutrazol 0.017mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Parayil Food Products (India) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Acephate, Monocrotophos
1/7/20: Frozen vegetable tindora- Parayil Food Products (India) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.174mg/kg
1/7/20: Frozen vegetable tindora- Parayil Food Products (India) – Pesticide: Monocrotophos 0.21mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Batra Enterprises (India) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Chlorpyrifos
1/7/20: Door dal peas – Batra Enterprises (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.013mg/kg
1/7/20: Moong dhuli (lentils) – Batra Enterprises (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.121mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Jining New Silk Road Food Co Ltd (China) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Hexaconazole
15/6/20: Fresh Garlic Roots – Jining New Silk Road Food Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.1mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Nam Hai Company Limited (Vietnam) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Hexaconazole
11/6/20: Frozen small red chillies – Nam Hai Company Limited (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Hexaconazole 0.051mg/kg
23/6/20: Frozen grated small red chillies – Nam Hai Company Limited (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Difenconazole 0.09mg/kg
14/8/20: Red chilli (frozen) – Nam Hai Company Limited (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Hexaconazole 0.07mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Botou Huayang Jujube Industry Co Ltd (China) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cyfluthrin, Cypermethrin, Difenconazole, Cyhalothrin
13/5/20: Chinese Dates – Botou Huayang Jujube Industry Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Cyfluthrin 0.22mg/kg
13/5/20: Chinese Dates – Botou Huayang Jujube Industry Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Cypermethrin 0.107mg/kg
13/5/20: Chinese Dates – Botou Huayang Jujube Industry Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Difenconazole 0.313mg/kg
13/5/20: Chinese Dates – Botou Huayang Jujube Industry Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.027mg/kg
13/5/20: Jujube Dates – Botou Huayang Jujube Industry Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Cypermethrin 0.313mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Hong Kong Sing Hung Food Co (China) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
13/5/20: Dried Longan Pulp – Hong Kong Sing Hung Food Co (China) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.062mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
3 Aug 2021
https://www.farmweekly.com.au/story/7359646/overwatch-moves-outside-boundary-trial/
AGRONOMISTS in South Australia have joined those in Western Australia who are dealing with frustrations from alleged off-target damage from new mode-of-action herbicide Overwatch, from FMC.
Earlier this month, Farm Weekly reported on claims from WA agronomists Wayne Smith and Frank Boetels that stated in most cases, there was no off-target damage from the product when it was dry, but after it rained, they started seeing off-target damage in all directions.
Those claims have now been backed up by independent agronomist Craig Davis, based in South Australia’s Mid North and Yorke Peninsula, who said he had seen movement outside paddock boundaries that didn’t match up with the direction of spray.
“We’ve got the predominant prevailing wind direction taking the original spray drift one way, but now we’ve got multiple cases where it’s moved in other directions outside of paddocks and accumulated on roadsides,” Mr Davis said.
“We have weather records and spray application data to rule out drift or inversion and while you can notice the majority of the product went where you would expect, it’s gone far further and caused much larger areas of off-target movement than we ever anticipated.
“Both WA and South Australia have very professional operators with very good set-ups and weather monitoring – they are aware of the risk of off-target damage and have quickly become embarrassed by the fact that Overwatch is moving outside their paddock boundaries.”
With that in mind, Mr Davis went about conducting a canary pot trial to try to ascertain if Overwatch was volatile and had been moving in ways it shouldn’t.
He took lupins from an undamaged paddock, dug holes to clear out any chemical that might be in the ground and embedded pots to within an inch of the soil surface in a paddock both one day and three weeks after spraying with Overwatch.
“That meant any gas, if it was a gas, could potentially come into contact with those lupins and if there were symptoms that would give a strong indication that we have a product moving after application,” Mr Davis said.
“I monitored those plants and found that after one week there was no damage, but after two weeks both paddocks showed damage, meaning we picked up damage well after the application of the spray.
“It was certainly activated following rainfall, but it wasn’t a lot of rain – the soil was already quite wet, but it didn’t become waterlogged and in that trial it was only off a 10 millimetre rainfall event.”
FMC head of development Geoff Robertson said the company understood that different people had been undertaking their own research.
“We have not been involved with the methods they have been using, but we are aware that some potted lupins have demonstrated transient bleaching and some potted lupins have shown no transient bleaching,” Mr Robertson said.
“FMC has been involved with scientific trials that were reviewed by the APVMA (Australian Pesticides And Veterinary Medicines Authority) – our results demonstrated that low-level volatility from treated soil is possible and it is therefore plausible that a sensitive plant such as lupins placed within an Overwatch treated paddock may show symptoms of transient bleaching.
“However, the available data indicates the amount of volatilisation causing such bleaching is very low and would be confined to a relatively short distance away from the application site.”
In June, Farm Weekly reported that a farmer from Bolgart had a lupin paddock which had suffered from alleged off-target drift and the bleaching effect had been undeniable.
FMC had always maintained that crops would recover from the bleaching and that has been exactly what the farmer from Bolgart has seen happen.
“The lupins are now all starting to flower and you can’t see any real difference to the ones that weren’t affected,” the farmer said.
“We checked all our records on spray dates for this paddock and we are thinking that the damage was caused by movement of droplets from the top of the hill down to the lower part of the paddock.
“That was likely due to spraying the paddock next door late in the afternoon with very low wind speed, warm temperatures and possible spray inversion.”
Mr Robertson said FMC appreciated the before and after comparison by the grower of the transient bleaching of the lupin crop and had been in contact with him.
“The recovery from spray drift is consistent with what has been seen in the recovery of many other cases where spray drift has occurred,” he said.
“Of the approximately 1.2 million hectares to which Overwatch was applied this year in Australia, we are aware of less than one per cent that are showing signs of off-target crop bleaching.
“As is the case with this grower, ongoing monitoring by FMC is observing strong recovery from transient bleaching in the overwhelming majority of cases.”
However it’s not just the off-target damage that is causing concern, with excessive levels of bleaching on crops that were sprayed with Overwatch as per the label instructions.
Mr Davis said he had recorded more than 60 paddocks, predominantly barley, with heightened levels of crop damage, above what was seen in trials.
While those crops, along with crops hit by off-target damage, are recovering, he said there were areas within them that were still severely affected with reduced growth, leaf area and tillering.
In some cases, paddocks in lighter soils had to be sown again.
“I’m hypothesising that lighter and loamier soils that contain more lime or bicarbonates are more prone to this occurring, whereas in other jurisdictions and States where their soil types are heavier with more organic matter, that is it not happening as readily,” Mr Davis said.
“If we do find that Overwatch is volatile, my concern is that the volatility is also part of the contributor to barley being so sensitive.
“If it is volatility that is causing off-target movement – and I do maintain we still need to prove how that is happening – and barley is sensitive to it being applied to the leaf, then that volatility could be a major factor for why we’re seeing such large scale damage to barley crops.”
Mr Roberts said some key cropping regions of WA had experienced an exceptional, historically wet season characterised by waterlogging and prolonged wet, overcast conditions, while in South Australia the majority of crops went in dry followed by large rain events and strong winds in some areas.
“Under these circumstances not only Overwatch, but also other commonly used pre-emergent products, exhibited more crop effects than what had been encountered in the preceding seasons,” he said.
“We could not have anticipated that based on the meteorological data and forecasts that were available to us.
“FMC will take the data that this experience has given us into account in our future research and development program.”
Like most growers around the country, Mr Davis wants to keep using Overwatch and knows how important it is for rotational purposes, however he does want answers as to why the product is allegedly moving so drastically off-target.
“I do accept that this product has very good merits – it’s a great active ingredient, it controls target weeds quite well and it is relatively safe on a number of crops including wheat and canola,” Mr Davis said.
“There are farmers and advisers out there, like myself who love this product and want to keep it as we need it for resistance management, but that cannot happen at all cost.
“As long as we can work out how to use it safely and minimise its potential for crop damage and off-target movement, I’d be happy to maintain using it.”
3 Aug 2021
https://www.farmweekly.com.au/story/7359646/overwatch-moves-outside-boundary-trial/
AGRONOMISTS in South Australia have joined those in Western Australia who are dealing with frustrations from alleged off-target damage from new mode-of-action herbicide Overwatch, from FMC.
Earlier this month, Farm Weekly reported on claims from WA agronomists Wayne Smith and Frank Boetels that stated in most cases, there was no off-target damage from the product when it was dry, but after it rained, they started seeing off-target damage in all directions.
Those claims have now been backed up by independent agronomist Craig Davis, based in South Australia’s Mid North and Yorke Peninsula, who said he had seen movement outside paddock boundaries that didn’t match up with the direction of spray.
“We’ve got the predominant prevailing wind direction taking the original spray drift one way, but now we’ve got multiple cases where it’s moved in other directions outside of paddocks and accumulated on roadsides,” Mr Davis said.
“We have weather records and spray application data to rule out drift or inversion and while you can notice the majority of the product went where you would expect, it’s gone far further and caused much larger areas of off-target movement than we ever anticipated.
“Both WA and South Australia have very professional operators with very good set-ups and weather monitoring – they are aware of the risk of off-target damage and have quickly become embarrassed by the fact that Overwatch is moving outside their paddock boundaries.”
With that in mind, Mr Davis went about conducting a canary pot trial to try to ascertain if Overwatch was volatile and had been moving in ways it shouldn’t.
He took lupins from an undamaged paddock, dug holes to clear out any chemical that might be in the ground and embedded pots to within an inch of the soil surface in a paddock both one day and three weeks after spraying with Overwatch.
“That meant any gas, if it was a gas, could potentially come into contact with those lupins and if there were symptoms that would give a strong indication that we have a product moving after application,” Mr Davis said.
“I monitored those plants and found that after one week there was no damage, but after two weeks both paddocks showed damage, meaning we picked up damage well after the application of the spray.
“It was certainly activated following rainfall, but it wasn’t a lot of rain – the soil was already quite wet, but it didn’t become waterlogged and in that trial it was only off a 10 millimetre rainfall event.”
FMC head of development Geoff Robertson said the company understood that different people had been undertaking their own research.
“We have not been involved with the methods they have been using, but we are aware that some potted lupins have demonstrated transient bleaching and some potted lupins have shown no transient bleaching,” Mr Robertson said.
“FMC has been involved with scientific trials that were reviewed by the APVMA (Australian Pesticides And Veterinary Medicines Authority) – our results demonstrated that low-level volatility from treated soil is possible and it is therefore plausible that a sensitive plant such as lupins placed within an Overwatch treated paddock may show symptoms of transient bleaching.
“However, the available data indicates the amount of volatilisation causing such bleaching is very low and would be confined to a relatively short distance away from the application site.”
In June, Farm Weekly reported that a farmer from Bolgart had a lupin paddock which had suffered from alleged off-target drift and the bleaching effect had been undeniable.
FMC had always maintained that crops would recover from the bleaching and that has been exactly what the farmer from Bolgart has seen happen.
“The lupins are now all starting to flower and you can’t see any real difference to the ones that weren’t affected,” the farmer said.
“We checked all our records on spray dates for this paddock and we are thinking that the damage was caused by movement of droplets from the top of the hill down to the lower part of the paddock.
“That was likely due to spraying the paddock next door late in the afternoon with very low wind speed, warm temperatures and possible spray inversion.”
Mr Robertson said FMC appreciated the before and after comparison by the grower of the transient bleaching of the lupin crop and had been in contact with him.
“The recovery from spray drift is consistent with what has been seen in the recovery of many other cases where spray drift has occurred,” he said.
“Of the approximately 1.2 million hectares to which Overwatch was applied this year in Australia, we are aware of less than one per cent that are showing signs of off-target crop bleaching.
“As is the case with this grower, ongoing monitoring by FMC is observing strong recovery from transient bleaching in the overwhelming majority of cases.”
However it’s not just the off-target damage that is causing concern, with excessive levels of bleaching on crops that were sprayed with Overwatch as per the label instructions.
Mr Davis said he had recorded more than 60 paddocks, predominantly barley, with heightened levels of crop damage, above what was seen in trials.
While those crops, along with crops hit by off-target damage, are recovering, he said there were areas within them that were still severely affected with reduced growth, leaf area and tillering.
In some cases, paddocks in lighter soils had to be sown again.
“I’m hypothesising that lighter and loamier soils that contain more lime or bicarbonates are more prone to this occurring, whereas in other jurisdictions and States where their soil types are heavier with more organic matter, that is it not happening as readily,” Mr Davis said.
“If we do find that Overwatch is volatile, my concern is that the volatility is also part of the contributor to barley being so sensitive.
“If it is volatility that is causing off-target movement – and I do maintain we still need to prove how that is happening – and barley is sensitive to it being applied to the leaf, then that volatility could be a major factor for why we’re seeing such large scale damage to barley crops.”
Mr Roberts said some key cropping regions of WA had experienced an exceptional, historically wet season characterised by waterlogging and prolonged wet, overcast conditions, while in South Australia the majority of crops went in dry followed by large rain events and strong winds in some areas.
“Under these circumstances not only Overwatch, but also other commonly used pre-emergent products, exhibited more crop effects than what had been encountered in the preceding seasons,” he said.
“We could not have anticipated that based on the meteorological data and forecasts that were available to us.
“FMC will take the data that this experience has given us into account in our future research and development program.”
Like most growers around the country, Mr Davis wants to keep using Overwatch and knows how important it is for rotational purposes, however he does want answers as to why the product is allegedly moving so drastically off-target.
“I do accept that this product has very good merits – it’s a great active ingredient, it controls target weeds quite well and it is relatively safe on a number of crops including wheat and canola,” Mr Davis said.
“There are farmers and advisers out there, like myself who love this product and want to keep it as we need it for resistance management, but that cannot happen at all cost.
“As long as we can work out how to use it safely and minimise its potential for crop damage and off-target movement, I’d be happy to maintain using it.”
9 July 2021
https://www.farmweekly.com.au/story/7328460/moisture-blamed-for-overwatch-volatility/
AGRONOMISTS around Western Australia are claiming that FMC’s new herbicide Overwatch is made volatile by moisture, which is what they allege has been causing excessive levels of bleaching in crops treated with the product and off-target damage in nearby paddocks.
From the outset, FMC noted there was likely to be some level of crop bleaching with the Group Q product, which was released to much hype as a new mode-of-action to combat ryegrass, but farmers and agronomists are worried the affects have been more severe than they anticipated.
Agronomic Acumen agronomist Wayne Smith, based in Albany, said he had seen that Overwatch could sit in dry soil for a month or two and nothing happened, but when it rained, that change.
“As soon as it rains, the product starts rising through the soil, moving in all different directions and causing bleaching to off-target plants,” Mr Smith said.
“It’s definitely the rain that activates it – in most cases, there is no off-target damage when it is dry, but a week after it rains, we start seeing off-target damage in all directions.
“If you spray a crop and see no effect for two months, then it rains and all of a sudden you start getting damage, you can’t attribute that to spray drift, spraying from inversion, or mixing chemicals with it, as FMC has claimed.”
FMC head of development Geoff Robertson said volatilisation referred to the movement of herbicide vapours through the air following a herbicide application.
“The potential volatilisation of bixlozone, the active ingredient, applied to soil has been tested by FMC under both field conditions and controlled conditions in a wind tunnel and these investigations demonstrated that the amount of volatilisation was very low,” Mr Robertson said.
“Bixlozone is expected to degrade rapidly in air, with a half-life of about six hours and this data indicates that volatility is unlikely to be a significant source of off-target movement of bixlozone.
“Based on available information and data, any off-target movement of Overwatch, which may be incorrectly perceived as volatility, is most likely related to spray drift which is supported by the many other instances where Overwatch has been applied alongside sensitive crops with no off-target bleaching recorded.”
According to Mr Smith, it appears the vapour from the product is coming up through the soil, which could happen on the same day, a week later, or even a month later.
“I have a client on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, who sprayed dry in mid-March and then got a phone call in mid-May, after rain, telling him that he had damaged plants all down the highway,” Mr Smith said.
“He hadn’t sprayed for two months and is the only cropping guy around, so he sprayed dry, seeded and covered it up with soil, then it rained two months later and the damage began.
“That’s all the evidence you need that it simply can’t be spray drift – Overwatch is volatile and is moving later on when it’s wet.”
Mr Smith said there was no other product he had ever seen in farming that acted the way Overwatch appeared to.
“With it only happening with moisture, to me that indicates that there has been a chemical reaction and that is what is releasing, rather than the chemical itself,” he said.
“This is the worst product we’ve ever seen for vapourising and we’re seeing vapourising still happening six weeks from when the rain or wet soil activated the product.”
Independent agronomist Frank Boetel, based in Katanning, said the worst bleaching was in paddocks that had been directly sprayed, with barley more susceptible than wheat and canola.
“We’re getting unacceptable damage to barley crops,” Mr Boetels said.
“Wheat is more tolerant to it, which is what we had already seen in trials, but as soon as it gets wet, that’s when it really takes off and we’re seeing substantial damage in barley crops that have been sprayed.
“The others hardest hit seem to be oats, lupins and serradella which are all more vulnerable to the off-target drift.”
Both Mr Smith and Mr Boetel, along with hundreds of agronomists and farmers around the country, have made reports on the damage caused by Overwatch both to FMC and to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
According to FMC, the number of reports of off-target crop bleaching remains relatively low considering the area treated with Overwatch this year.
FMC has now received between 65 and 70 reported cases in WA and a total of nine reports in the Eastern States.
Mr Robertson said ongoing monitoring was showing promising recovery of lupin crops from transient bleaching effects.
“Many of the earlier sown crops have already recovered from in-crop transient bleaching,” Mr Robertson said.
“There are still a few areas where FMC are yet to observe crop recovery from transient bleaching, especially in areas where it has been excessively wet or when a combination of factors have led to elevated in-crop crop bleaching.
“Those areas continue to be monitored but, importantly, it is still some weeks before FMC would expect that the transient bleaching effects would have entirely resolved in all crops.”
An APVMA spokeswoman said they were aware of reports of crop damage in WA and Victoria and they were working with FMC to understand the nature of these incidents.
“The APVMA is working with the registrant to determine the nature and number of adverse experiences related to the use of Overwatch Herbicide and will assess any adverse experience reports it receives in relation to this matter,” the spokeswoman said.
“The product label describes how Overwatch herbicide should be used, including how and under what conditions it should be applied and specifies mandatory downwind buffer zones to minimise the risks associated with spray drift.
“The APVMA encourages users to report adverse experiences associated with agvet chemicals.”
Mr Boetels said the product seemed to be “doing more harm than good” in very wet conditions.
“That’s clearly evident in the amount of damage that has been reported not just in WA but over east as well, as they’re are more cases coming up over there,” Mr Boetels said.
“Looking at the damage to one of my clients in east Katanning, we think yield wise about 50 per cent of the lupins and 35pc of the barley have been impacted based on the water use efficiency model.
“He paid $70,000 for the chemical, but we think there will be a loss of about $500,000 to $700,000 in revenue from damage to crops.”
While the side-effects of using Overwatch are not ideal, Mr Smith said most farmers and agronomists don’t want to stop using the product as it was such a valuable tool, but they will be more cautious and want to know what is making it volatile.
“The weed control is just fantastic, so we’ll just use a lower rate going forward,” he said.
“Wheat and canola are fine, they get a bit white for sure, but they seem pretty tolerant to it, however we probably won’t use it too much on barley for a while and we’ve got to be careful if lupins or anything else susceptible is around, particularly down slope.
“It doesn’t mean we stop using it altogether – you don’t want to throw the baby out with the bath water as it’s a great product, but it’s just behaving in a way we’re not used to and we’d like to know what’s causing it.”
Mr Robertson said FMC’s ongoing monitoring was showing promising recovery of crops from off-target transient bleaching effects.
“Our team remains committed to answering any questions our customers may have and provide technical support via our qualified agronomy team,” he said.
Wonderful Citrus (United States) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Tebuconazole
11/5/20: Frozen oranges – Wonderful Citrus (United States) – Pesticide: Tebuconazole 0.24mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Guangzhou Linqi Trading Co Ltd (China) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Procymidone
5/5/20: Fresh Sugar Snap Peas – Guangzhou Linqi Trading Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Procymidone 0.026mg/kg
5/5/20: Fresh Sugar Snap Peas – Guangzhou Linqi Trading Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Thiamethoxam 0.015mg/kg
24/6/20: Fresh Onion Flowers – Guangzhou Linqi Trading Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.1mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Khajanchi Exports (Mumbai India) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
1/5/20: Brown Sultanas – Khajanchi Exports (Mumbai India) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.94mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Pacific Coast Fruit Products (Canada) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Fipronil
30/4/20: Strawberry Puree Concentrate – Pacific Coast Fruit Products (Canada) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.29mg/kg
14/12/20: Raspberry Juice Concentrate – Pacific Coast Fruit Products (Canada) – Pesticide: Fipronil 0.1mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Svt International – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
24/4/20: Frozen Strawberries – Svt International (Poland) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.1mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Colombia Bean and Produce Co Inc* – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Acephate, Methamidophos [*AQIS state that this product was from Colombia, which appears to be incorrect. Country of origin appears to be United States]
3/4/20: Black Eyed Beans – Colombian Bean and Produce Co Inc (Colombia) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.26mg/kg
3/4/20: Black Eyed Beans – Colombian Bean and Produce Co Inc (Colombia) – Pesticide: Methamidophos 0.079mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
D & T Green Food Co Ltd (Vietnam) – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Difenconazole, Hexaconazole
1/4/20: Frozen Red Chillies – D & T Green Food Co Ltd (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Difenconazole 0.09mg/kg, Hexaconazole 0.07mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Nature’s Touch Frozen Foods Inc – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Taufluvalinate
30/3/20: Frozen Mixed Fruit – Nature’s Touch Frozen Foods Inc (Canada) – Pesticide: Taufluvalinate 0.11mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Colombo Commodities – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Pirimiphos Methyl
17/3/20: Chana Dahl – Colombo Commodities (Sri Lanka) – Pesticide: Pirimiphos Methyl 0.16mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Reanthong Agro Product Limited Partnership Exported – Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
6/3/20: Dried Longan Meat – Reanthong Agro Product Partnership (Thailand) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.13mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Ratin Khosh Co (Iran) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
4/3/20: Dried Strawberries – Ratin Khosh Co (Iran) – Carbendazim 0.12mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
28/4/21: The Advertiser
Residents in the rural belt north of Adelaide (Two Wells) fear for their children’s health as chemicals from commercial farming outfits waft into residential properties.
United Co. For Food Industry (Sae) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Chlorpyrifos
25/3/20: Frozen Okra – United Co. For Food Industry (Egypt) – Chlorpyrifos 0.02mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Ceres Fruit Juices Ltd (South Africa) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Thiabendazole
2/3/20: Dried Alberta peaches halves – Ceres Fruit Juices Ltd (South Africa) – Thiabendazole 0.046mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Kirsten Company Llc – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Acephate
17/2/20: Black Eye Bean Seeds – Kirsten Company Llc – Acephate 0.39mg/kg
27/4/20: Black Eye Bean Seeds – Kirsten Company Llc – Chlorpyrifos 0.05mg/kg
10/7/20: Black Eye Bean Seeds – Kirsten Company Llc – Chlorpyrifos 0.12mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Doehler Juice Solutions – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Metalaxyl
31/1/20: Raspberry Juice Concentrate – Doehler Juice Solutions – Captan 33.7mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Thangapandi International – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Metalaxyl
15/1/20: Fresh Betel Leaves – Thanganpandi International – Carbendazim 0.065mg/kg
15/1/20: Fresh Betel Leaves – Thanganpandi International – Metalaxyl 0.92mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
25 August 2021
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-25/biosecurity-queensland-investigating-north-west-qld-spray-drift/100402442
Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed it has launched criminal investigations into two chemical spray drift complaints in one of the state’s newest cropping areas.
The Flinders River catchment in the north-west has been touted as one of the country’s new frontiers for cotton growing, with New South Wales-based irrigators making significant investments in the past two years.
But some recent incidents of chemical spray drift have put the area’s already established cattle industry on edge.
Third-generation Julia Creek cattle-producer Ryan Hacon said he had not been directly impacted by the problem, but it had been going on in the district for the past two years.
“It’s something we haven’t had to deal with before and it is a fairly large concern,” he said.
“We’ve got a really good area — everyone knows each other, everyone’s friendly.
Mr Hacon said he had flown over areas where trees and pasture had been damaged by herbicides drifting across boundary fences.
“[It has damaged] mainly white woods and cork woods and trees like that,” he said.
“It also damages pastures, especially all the broad-leaf herbages we get after the wet that really put the weight on our cattle.”
Two separate incidents relating to one property in the area are now being investigated by Biosecurity Queensland.
Spray drift specialist Mary O’Brien said investigations like this could be “long and involved”.
“The biosecurity investigations are actually a criminal investigation,” Ms O’Brien said.
“They’ll be looking for records, they’ll be looking for weather conditions, the equipment that was used and if the product was used at the right rate.”
Ms O’Brien said while there were legal implications with spray drift, it could be mitigated using other methods.
“I believe education and information is a much better path to go down,” she said.
“But they are certainly within their rights to contact Biosecurity Queensland, and the faster they do that the more evidence they can collect in their investigation.”
Mr Hacon said many landholders in the area were determined to fix the spray drift issues before the industry develops more.
“There’s definitely a few people that are quite negative about [cropping] now,” he said.
More cropping development has been forecast in north-west Queensland, with the state government announcing a 145,000-megalitre release of water from the Flinders River and at least two dam projects hoping to attract government funding.
Mr Hacon said he would like to see more enforcement of regulations if the industry is going to develop further.
“There needs to be some sort of policing or structure if there are issues with drift,” he said.
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has laid a total of three charges against Torquay company I, C & J Santospirito Pty Ltd. (Santospirito) under the Environment Protection Act 1970.
The charges follow a multi-agency investigation, which included assistance from Surfcoast Shire Council, into an alleged chemical incident at 200 Coombes Rd, Torquay.
EPA alleges that Santospirito improperly used a fumigant resulting in the production of methyl isothiocyanate (MITC). MITC affects the eyes and respiratory tract. Several nearby residents reported breathing difficulties as well as stinging and watering eyes.
As the matter is now before the courts EPA will be making no further comment.
Emergency services crews near the site of a helicopter crash near Mossman. PICTURE: SHANE NICHOLS
FOUR men are lucky to be alive after a helicopter surveying weeds near Mossman “fell out of the sky” and crashed into a creek bed yesterday.
The pilot of the GBR Helicopters chopper was being assessed for spinal injuries last night while the other three occupants walked away virtually unharmed.
The crash happened on a 50ha property on Whyanbeel Rd, near the location of a similar helicopter crash just over four years ago.
The wreck of a helicopter that crashed near Mossman. PICTURE: SUPPLIED
Emergency services were forced to trek to the scene through dense bushland to reach the site, before the 41-year-old male pilot was flown by rescue chopper to Cairns Hospital in a stable condition.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the pilot had complained of lower back pain but all four occupants had been able to get out of the helicopter before help arrived.
It is believed the group were Biosecurity Queensland officers surveying the invasive miconia weed, which is a declared pest plant.
Project co-ordinator Mick Jeffery said last week they would be looking for the weed in “dense rainforest areas”.
“Once weeds have been identified, they will be marked using GPS technology,” he said.
High Falls Farm owner Andrew Le Carpentier was visited by State Government employees several days ago, who notified him they would be conducting weed surveys via helicopter in the Whyanbeel Valley this week.
Mr Le Carpentier said he had warned them about a helicopter crash involving crew conducting weed surveys in the valley four years ago.
Four people including government employees, a Cairns Regional Council officer and a pilot were injured after their GBR Bell Ranger 206 helicopter went down near Whyanbeel Rd after striking powerlines on June 1, 2011.
The pilot and one passenger sustained serious injuries, and the other two passengers sustained minor injuries.
Mr Le Carpentier said the powerlines were a hidden danger for low-flying aircraft in the area.
“There’s a big red ball on it to warn the helicopters, but unfortunately what happens is it goes mouldy,’’ he said.
Another resident said the helicopter “fell out of the sky” yesterday, and it appeared there was no contact with powerlines this time.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau will investigate the incident.
Posted
Some Porongurup wine producers in WA’s Great Southern are concerned about grapevine damage, seemingly from spray drift of herbicides being used in summer weed control.
Some growers have reported damage to the Department of Agriculture and Food and it appears that it’s consistent with the effects of phenoxy herbicides such as 2,4-D drifting on to vines.
Angelo Diletti, from Castle Rock winery, is one grower affected.
“It’s widespread within our vineyard. The growing tips of the vines have a typically mis-shapen leaves, almost certain hormone damage,” he said.
“At this stage it’s growing tips, so it probably hasn’t affected this year. What it will do in the future I don’t know.”
The Department of Agriculture agrees that it is phenoxy damage and urges growers spraying summer weeds to be very careful in monitoring spraying conditions to avoid sprays drifting into susceptible crops such as grapes.
4 June 2021
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-04/bird-victims-of-suspected-mice-baiting/100187904
An investigation by the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed numerous bird deaths in western New South Wales were caused by the consumption of mouse bait.
The finding follows reports of native birds suspected to have been poisoned in the Central West.
Toxicology results found some native and introduced species around Forbes, Parkes, Dubbo, Narromine, Condobolin and the Riverina were poisoned.
Kelly Lacey, the WIRES bird coordinator from Parkes, found up to 100 dead galahs at the town’s cemetery.
“Seeing the dead bodies and picking them up was just truly heartbreaking,” Ms Lacey said.
Ms Lacey said when she arrived there were only two left alive — barely.
She said one had blood in its faeces, which made her suspect their deaths were a result of internal bleeding from eating bait.
“I feel stronger poisons are going to have a great impact on our wildlife,” Ms Lacey said.
The NSW government has announced a $50 million mouse control package that will include the distribution of 10,000 litres of bromadiolone, if it is approved by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
The second-generation anti-coagulant has been widely described as “napalm” for mice and is banned because of its strength.
EPA executive director of regulatory operations Carmen Dwyer said safe baiting was important.
“There’s always the possibility of a non-target animal taking the bait,” she said.
Ms Dwyer urged people to use the bait in the amount recommended on the label.
“We’ll minimise any offsite impacts to our families, our communities, the environment and wildlife,” she said.
Charles Sturt University ornithologist Maggie Watson said the widespread use of second-generation rodenticides could decimate native wildlife populations.
“Some just kill anything that comes into contact with them,” she said.
Dr Watson said there had already been reports of large numbers of animals being killed by treated grain.
“If we bring bromadiolone into the system, we’re just going to wave bye-bye to a whole suite of native animals in the landscape,” she said.
Feb 25 2021 (Canberra Times)
Authorities are now almost certain the killing of up to 100 corellas at a Murray River town was deliberate.
Investigators have all but ruled out the deaths were caused by accident such as spray drift, which had been suggested.
“It is unlikely the cause of death in this instance was from nearby crops being sprayed with insecticide,” Victorian government authorities said.
About 100 corellas fell dead from trees at Robinvale, in northern Victoria, on December 1 last year.
The Robinvale region has many horticulture crops, including table and wine grapes, citrus and almonds.
While corellas have a reputation as a nuisance and destructive to crops and gardens when they gather in large numbers, it is against the law to poison them.
No-one has yet been blamed for the deaths, despite an appeal for public help and the involvement of police and government authorities.
A dog which was seen to have one of the dead birds in its mouth later became sick, it has been disclosed.
Acting senior forest and wildlife officer Patrick Vincenzini said the investigation was ongoing.
“A necropsy of several deceased birds found no signs of infectious disease,” Mr Vincenzini said.
“High concentrations of methomyl – an active ingredient found in various insecticides – was, however, identified in toxicology tests performed on the carcasses.”
Methomyl is considered highly important for pest management in some horticulture crops and is widely used against fruit fly.
“We are appealing to anyone who may have information about this case to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the DELWP Customer Contact Centre on 136 186,” Mr Vincenzini said.
Corellas are a common species in the Robinvale area and the number killed would not have an impact on the species.
Authorities warn there were risks to vulnerable and endangered bird species such as the Regent Parrot in the Robinvale area.
Killing wildlife by poison is an offence under the Wildlife Act 1975. A person found guilty can receive penalties of up to $16,522 and/or six months jail.
The government is reviewing those laws with the likelihood more severe penalties will be available in future.
21/2/21
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-21/suez-herbicides-contaminated-compost-melbourne-council/13175200
Recycling giant Suez says the powerful herbicides that contaminated a batch of compost produced at its Melbourne facility late last year, killing hundreds of home vegetable gardens, came from council green waste.
“Feedstock obtained from municipal sources contained traces of the agricultural herbicides dicamba, 2,4-D, MCPA, triclopyr and picloram,” a Suez spokesperson told the ABC.
“These are herbicides that would not normally be expected to be found and are therefore not ones for which testing is required.
“We continue to work at determining their source.”
Chris Williams, who lectures in Urban Horticulture at Melbourne University, said he was shocked to find out the herbicides came from a council.
“I really thought this is the worst-case scenario,” Dr Williams said.
“I was hoping we were dealing with manure. That would have been relatively easy to regulate.
“But if we’re getting residual herbicide in municipal green waste, that’s a lot more complex.
19/2/21
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-18/dalby-bee-deaths-spark-fipronil-investigation/13162662
A southern Queensland beekeeper is desperate for answers after losing up to 600,000 honeybees to suspected poisoning by a controversial agricultural chemical.
Peter Donohoe, from Dalby, first contacted biosecurity officials after finding hundreds of dying bees on his property on Christmas morning.
“I went out and there are dead bees in front of every hive and bees dying at the same time,” he said.
“I tried to see what bees I could save and we started moving them and splitting [the hives].
“Exactly four weeks later the leftover bees that were there got hit again.”
Mr Donohoe shifted the survivors, mostly Italian bees, to a new location near the Dalby township but the deaths have continued up to this week.
He estimated 15 hives had been destroyed, while the remaining hives were weakened.
“It’s gut-wrenching. I can’t really cope with it,” he said.
“You’re left with an absolute mess of dead bees and empty boxes.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-14/toxic-garden-compost-kills-vegetables-victorian-gardeners-angry/13152164
Feb 14 2021
Some time in October last year, a batch of commercial compost left a Suez recycling facility in Melbourne, bound for garden centres in central Victoria and Melbourne.
Within days, it had been combined into soil mixes, and sold to backyard gardeners planting their summer veggie crops.
Within weeks, many of those crops were dying.
“Nothing survived,” said Kelly West, who lives in the northern Melbourne suburb of Reservoir.
In her front yard are two barren tubs that were supposed to be a thriving vegetable patch for her neighbours to harvest and enjoy.
“We were pretty excited about these beds. We had zucchini, squash, tomato, eggplant, and radishes around the edges … it’s really disappointing,” she said.
Her backyard patch died too. But when Kelly mentioned it to a friend, she soon discovered she wasn’t the only one who had lost their summer crop of veggies.
She’s now one of more than 240 members of a Facebook group started just a few months ago in central Victoria by local gardeners who have experienced exactly the same thing.
The garden damage has prompted an Environment Protection Authority probe, and tests from Suez.
Experts believe the Suez compost was contaminated with a powerful herbicide that somehow wasn’t removed in the composting process.
It wasn’t picked up in testing, but even at low concentration it can have a devastating impact on gardens.
Clare — who’s been a gardener for 40 years in central Victoria — was one of the first to raise the alarm in September after buying a load of soil from a local garden centre.
“After a couple of weeks, the leaves on my broad beans were curling — then the whole plant just became very twisted,” she said.
“I had never ever seen anything like that before. They didn’t flower or produce any beans. And then they just yellowed and died.”
So did her tomatoes, capsicum, and eggplants.
To make it even more perplexing, some plants — like sweet corn, and brassicas like broccoli and cabbage — were not affected at all.
When Kelly and Clare went back to their garden centres for answers, they didn’t get far.
Kelly’s supplier in Melbourne told her to take it up with Suez.
Clare’s attempts to reach her central Victorian garden centre by phone and email were ignored.
“Initially, my thing was to alert them to a problem,” she said.
But many have. Some say they’ve have lost thousands of dollars in soil and seedling costs, to say nothing of the lost produce, and the simple enjoyment of growing their own food.
The toxic substance is probably a powerful broadleaf herbicide, according to Chris Williams, a lecturer in Urban Horticulture at Melbourne University.
“Anecdotally, this pops up all the time,” he said.
Dr Williams has seen it firsthand, when plants at the University’s Burnley campus died the same way three years ago.
He says he is often sent emails from former students asking him about why certain vegetables aren’t growing, and says the symptoms are exactly the same.
He believes the contamination at Burnley came from pea straw treated with horse manure.
“Livestock are eating pasture that’s been treated with these chemicals, which goes straight through them to the manure, and doesn’t break down,” he said.
Phenoxy acid herbicides are sold in variations like aminopyralid, clopyralid, picloram, and triclopyr. They are restricted to agricultural and commercial use, but can find their way into green waste used to make compost.
“Then people are unwittingly putting them onto their home gardens, and they’re getting deformed crops as a result,” said Dr Williams.
Both Suez and the Victorian Environment Protection Authority have been investigating the cluster of complaints, and have commissioned soil tests by the independent lab SESL.
Some samples have found traces of the herbicide, while others have not.
Clare’s garden centre in central Victoria has written to its customers saying soil samples have come back clear. Suez also says testing shows its organic compounds are in line with EPA standards.
But it’s not that simple.
SESL’s senior soil scientist in Victoria Declan McDonald said the herbicide can cause problems in concentrations as low as a few parts per billion, which is too low for some labs to detect.
“We haven’t been able to identify the smoking gun yet — but there’s been lots of sound of gunfire,” he said.
The EPA said: “There could have been an issue with product control either from the original supplier or during mixing at the shop, though it is not possible to conclusively prove that.”
Clare is no doubt. She set up a series of test pots in her greenhouse containing samples from the four batches of soil she’d bought, and one with soil from her own backyard. It was the only one that survived.
And it’s now apparent this contaminated batch is not a one-off event. Kelly said her problems began with a load of soil bought in March last year, also sourced from Suez.
For gardeners like Clare and Kelly — and many more like them — it’s not clear who to complain to for a refund, or what to do with the toxic soil in their gardens.
“Do we cover it all in plastic? Do we get it removed? Maybe it’s leaking into the rest of our soil. We really don’t know,” Kelly said.
Clare spread the soil in two rows at the back of her property. In the four months since, nothing has grown in them — not even weeds.
The EPA has passed the matter on to Consumer Affairs Victoria, which says it is aware of the complaints and is looking into the matter.
Suez told the ABC it has “ceased the sale of its composts until new batches are deemed clear of any unnecessary additives,” but did not answer questions on how it plans to deal with requests for compensation or soil removal.
Even when — or if — gardeners get refunds, the scale of this contamination incident means the issue is unlikely to go away.
In the UK, and parts of the US, public campaigns in the 2000s led to restrictions on the use of phenoxy acid herbicides in agriculture.
But in Australia, the issue is almost unknown outside the industry.
Dr Williams says that may be because gardeners — especially novices — may have no idea what is causing the problem.
“They’ll think, ‘I haven’t used enough mulch, I’ve haven’t used enough compost’. But in this case, it’s very clear you have these deformities caused by residual herbicide.”
Kelly says she simply hopes it doesn’t put people off gardening, or using organic materials like compost.
“I really feel for COVID gardeners who have picked it up during the lockdown and really got into their gardening. Because it’s such a fantastic thing to do, mentally and physically,” she said.
“They may not realise that it’s not their fault that their plants aren’t growing, and that might then make them give up on gardening. So I think it’s really important for people to know that there’s more to this.”
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has confirmed that several wedge-tailed eagle deaths near Deniliquin last year were the result of pesticide poisoning and is calling on the public to help identify the source.
On October 29, 2020 a report from a member of the public led NSW Police to find eight dead eagles off Willurah Rd outside of Conargo in southern NSW.
EPA officers collected two of the birds and sent them for analysis at the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s environmental forensic laboratory.
The toxicology results showed the eagles died as a result of pesticide poisoning.
EPA Director Regulatory Operations Gary Whytcross said the EPA and NSW Police suspect the birds were specifically targeted.
“To find that many birds dead less than forty metres apart is highly suspicious and now with confirmation of pesticide poisoning it certainly looks like this was a targeted attack,” Mr Whytcross said.
“Wedge-tailed eagles, like all native Australian birds, are a protected species and it is illegal to harm one.
“Killing eight eagles with poison is a horrible crime and we want to find whoever did it.
“We’re calling on the public to come forward with any information that might help.
“If you’ve seen any unusual behaviour, or know anything that could assist us, please contact the EPA’s Environment Line on 131 555, the Deniliquin Police Station on 03 5881 9299 or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.”
The EPA and NSW Police are continuing their investigation into the matter.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-23/dead-fish-after-herbicide-acrolein-used-in-irrigation-channel/13084030
Mal Johnson isn’t happy. The Cohuna farmer has spent the past few days cleaning up dead fish and plants from an irrigation channel on his property near Cohuna in northern Victoria.
“I walked up onto the channel bank, looked into the water and there was just a foot-wide stream of fish, all dead,” Mr Johnson said.
The Torrumbarry Irrigation Channel was injected this week with the toxic herbicide Acrolein to get rid of weeds that are blocking up the system that provides water to more than 100 farming properties in the region.
“I’ve walked up here several times in the last few days, and I go home and say why? Why does this keep on happening to our environment? It’s just not fair,” Mr Johnson said.
Murray Goulburn Water (MGW) notified irrigators about the herbicide treatment and told them not to use water from the channels for 72 hours afterwards.
But three days later, Mr Johnson is still removing dead fish from the water.
“This channel is meant to be safe to use today,” he said.
But he’s concerned that the dead fish and plants in the water may cause botulism in cattle.
GMW assistant manager Tim Nitschke said the water was safe for use.
“I’m extremely confident that it is safe,” he said.
“There have been many, many studies done on this product. We’ve also done multiple and extensive water quality testing programs to demonstrate that,” he said.
Mr Nitschke said fish kills were to be expected during the herbicide treatment, but there was no alternative.
“Acroelin is our last resort,” he said.
“We don’t use it as our ‘go-to’ product, but it’s something we use when we have no other options.”
But ecologist Damien Cook said Acrolein is an outdated herbicide from the 1960s and is killing endangered species like the growling grass frog.
“It was once described as the most common species of frog — now there’s only one population that we know of in the area,” Mr Cook said.
“One of the reasons it’s declined is herbicide use, and chemicals in the environment.
“The frog has gone from being one of the most common species to now being endangered.”
Mr Cook said although the Torrumbarry Channel was an artificially constructed irrigation network, the channels remained an important habitat for aquatic life along the Murray-Darling Basin.
But Kerang farmer Geoff Kendell said the weeds are causing headaches along the channels and need to be removed.
“Goulburn Murray Water will ring us up and say ‘What’s wrong? You’re supposed to be having 20 megalitres coming out of the channel, and you’re only getting three out,'” he said.
“It’s the weed that’s causing the problem.”
But Mr Kendell said Goulburn Murray Water should have taken a proactive approach, rather than a reactive one.
“They should have dried the channels and the creeks out in winter and allowed the frost to kill most of the weeds,” he said.
Mr Nitschke said that idea was under consideration.
“GMW is definitely looking at de-watering our network more regularly,” he said.
“There are losses associated with that, but we’re trying to find that right balance — making sure we still provide irrigation water to our farmers so that they can produce food and fibre.”
Prairie (Queensland) – Heptachlor
2017/18: Prairie (Queensland) Total Heptachlor 0.371ug/L (mean)
2017/18 Drinking Water Quality Management Plan Flinders Shire Council
Torrens Creek (Queensland) – Metsulfuron Methyl
2018/19: Torrens Creek (Queensland). Metsulfuron Methyl 0.06ug/L
Flinders Shire Council 2018/19 Drinking Water Quality Management Plan
Hughenden (Qld) Asulam, 24-DP Dichloroprop
2018/19: Hughenden Source
Asulam: 0.075ug/L (max)
2018/19: Hughenden Reticulation
Asulam 0.075ug/L (max), 0.05ug/L (av.)
24-DP Dichloroprop 0.05ug/L (max), 0.05ug/L (av.)
Source: Flinders Shire Council 2018/19 Drinking Water Quality Management Plan
Bundaberg WSA (Queensland)
2019/20: Hexazinone 0.02ug/L (max), 0.01ug/L (av.). 2,4-D 0.05ug/L (max), 0.04ug/L (av.)
Bundaberg Shire Council Drinking Water Quality Management Plans 2013/20
Gin Gin Reservoir (Queensland)
2019/20: Gin Gin Reservoir (Queensland) Hexazinone 0.02ug/L (max), 0.01ug/L (av.). 2,4-D 0.05ug/L (max), 0.04ug/L (av.)
2019/20 Bundaberg Drinking Water Quality Management Plan Report 2019/20
Gooburrum Reservoir (Queensland)
2019/20: Hexazinone 0.02ug/L (max), 0.01ug/L (av.)
Bundaberg Shire Council Drinking Water Quality Management Plans 2019/20
Lake Monduran Reservoir (Queensland)
2019/20: Hexazinone 0.02ug/L (max), 0.01ug/L (av.), 2,4-D 0.08ug/L (max), 0.02ug/L (av.)
Bundaberg Shire Council Drinking Water Quality Management Plans 2019/20
Wirrina Catchment – Congeratinga River South Australia
17/10/19: Clopyralid 0.6ug/L, Haloxyfop 0.45ug/L, Metsulfuron Methyl 0.06ug/L
Myponga Tiers Monitoring Station W5020003 (South Australia)
8/8/19: MCPA
4/2/20: 2,4-D 0.06ug/L
27/4/20: Metsulfuron Methyl 0.05ug/L
9/5/20: Glyphosate 6ug/L, MCPA 0.38ug/L
16/6/20: Chlorpyrifos 0.02ug/L, Dimethoate 0.09ug/L, MCPA 6.93ug/L
Wirrina Cove (South Australia)
25/7/19: Wirrina Cove – Dam 5 MCPA 0.1ug/L
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is appealing for information about the apparent poisoning of a large number of birds at a suburban Sydney park.
The EPA received reports of 24 and possibly more deceased and sick birds at Hampden Road Reserve, Lakemba, with 10 found in a single day on Saturday 29 August.
The affected species include native Corellas, Ibis, Cockatoos and pigeons. A Sydney Wildlife volunteer came across suspected poison rodenticide scattered with rice on the ground in the Reserve.
EPA Director Regulatory Operations Giselle Howard said the killing of birds, whether through intentional or reckless misuse of pesticide, was a serious offence.
“On the evidence we’ve received, this is deplorable behaviour. The EPA will certainly take legal action against anyone found guilty of unlawfully using pesticides to poison native animals.
“Under the Pesticides Act it is illegal to use pesticides to kill or harm non-target animals such as native birds.
“No suspects have been identified, but the EPA would be happy to receive any information from the public about who may have baited these birds,” Ms Howard.
Canterbury-Bankstown Council are conducting daily inspections of the reserve and clearing any suspected baits. Council officers have been asked to report any suspicious behaviour to the EPA.
Along with Council, the EPA is also working in collaboration with WIRES, Sydney Wildlife and Taronga Zoo to find those responsible for the apparent bird baiting. Each of these organisations has a vital role in protecting wildlife from harm.
1 July 2019
https://www.theland.com.au/story/6249880/epa-fines-highlight-importance-of-on-farm-data/
A Northern Rivers macadamia farm and its contractor were punished by the Environment Protection Authority last week over a case involving a neighbour’s complaint about chemical drift.
No one could actually verify the fact that a contractor on a Rosebank farm near Lismore had sprayed pesticide while it was blowing a gale – up to 52 kilometres an hour as was claimed – exceeding chemical manufacturers’ guidelines.
Bureau of Meteorology wind data for the district comes either from Cape Byron, 23 metres above the ocean, or Lismore airport, which at 11m and on the Wilsons River floodplain typically receives less than half that breeze.
While there was no evidence to suggest the claim was true or not, there should have been, and that’s why the EPA slapped Seabreeze Macadamias with a $1000 fine for incomplete records of farm activity on the day.
“We recommend producers buy an anemometer and log wind speed during spraying activities,” said Australian Macadamia Society chief executive officer Jolyon Burnett.
“It is important to log data. The only reason this grower was fined was because of incomplete records.”
The EPA issued an official caution to the spray contractor for not holding a licence to undertake ground applicator work, a requirement now one year old. The contractor said he didn’t know that.
Neither did the AMS, which was unable to inform its member growers. However, everyone is now being made aware of the need for contractor licencing at grower meetings taking place this week.
Beyond compliance Mr Burnett said the logging of on-farm data was the hallmark of modern best practice, but to get all growers on board required a big cultural shift.
“Best standard business practice should be about measuring pesticide rates and fertiliser applications and we will see an increase in the area,” he said.
As well, the AMA welcomed new initiatives like the $500,000 now available to rehabilitate priority coastal catchments through Local Land Services and Queensland’s brand new reef protection legislation which will help guide farmers when it comes to best practice.
Meanwhile, the production of macadamias globally continues to grow at about seven per cent with demand exceeding that and leading to stable prices above $5/kg for nut in shell at 10 per cent moisture.
Dry summer conditions will lower forecasted harvest tonnage by 5500 tonnes to 48,000t. Last year’s record production was 52,000t.
Queensland now supplies 53 per cent of product with Bundaberg district contributing 40pc and the Northern Rivers 35pc. South-east Queensland and isolated plantations on the mid North Coast make up the remainder.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is investigating an alleged incident of potential spray drift that impacted a local cotton crop at Jerilderie in the state’s Riverina region.
EPA Manager Regional Operations Riverina Far West Craig Bretherton said an investigation commenced after a complaint was made to the EPA’s Environment Line in December.
“Disappointingly, this is the second consecutive year this has occurred to summer crops in the area,” Mr Bretherton said.
The EPA has taken samples from the farm and these are currently being tested as part of the investigation.
Mr Bretherton said this is a timely reminder to landholders and contractors to use herbicides responsibly this summer to avoid spray drift that may impact surrounding areas.
2019/20: Dookie (Victoria) – Atrazine detected
p35 “All the pesticides tested in the source water were reported by the NATA laboratory at values below the level of reporting with the exception of a single detection of Atrazine at Euroa and Dookie, both at 10ug/L and in the raw water, well under the health limit of 20ug/L.”
Goulburn Valley Water – Water Quality Annual Report 2019-20
2019/20: Euroa (Victoria) – Atrazine detected
p35 “All the pesticides tested in the source water were reported by the NATA laboratory at values below the level of reporting with the exception of a single detection of Atrazine at Euroa and Dookie, both at 10ug/L and in the raw water, well under the health limit of 20ug/L.”
Goulburn Valley Water – Water Quality Annual Report 2019-20
The Weekly Times October 14 2020
P1 Killer Chemicals Table-grape producers to sue Chinese company over contaminated spray.
A group of Australian table grape growers are preparing to go up against a Chinese state-owned chemical giant in a legal battle for millions of dollars in compensation after a contaminated chemical destroyed their vines.
And The Weekly Times can reveal it took chemical company ADAMA more than three months to recall the product after being alerted to issues associated with it – a decision the industry fears could have jeopardised Australian access to lucrative export markets, worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
An investigation by The Weekly Times can also reveal:
As LEAST 11 growers are seeking more than $7 million in compensation from ADAMA after its Gibberellic Acid, used to promote fruit growth, was found to contain Clopyralid, a weed killer toxic to table grapes and not registered for use on fruit.
Damage from the contaminated Gibberellic Acid was brought to ADAMA’s attention in October 2018. However, the company did not recall the product until February 13, 2019 – about two weeks after growers started harvesting their table grapes.
The Federal Government body responsible for policing chemical companies, Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, which is funded by the companies it regulates, is yet to complete its investigation into the incident, more than 20 months after the recall.
New table-grape varieties that were grown as part of a trial by Australia’s leading science agency, CSIRO, were damaged by the contaminated chemical, but it is understood CSIRO is not taking legal action.
One table grape grower, who did not want to be named, said the contaminated Gibberellic Acid had “crippled” his family’s business…
Most of the 11 growers who sprayed the contaminated chemical have or are in the process of pulling out their vines because they were so badly damaged.
Eight growers, mostly located in the Sunraysia district where most of the country’s table grapes are grown, have begun legal action in the Victorian County Court against ADAMA and the retailer they bought the Gibberellic Acid from National Agricultural Services.
Court documents show these growers were seeking about $3.8 million in loss and damages but it is now understood ongoing losses now mean they are now seeking more than $7 million.
Solicitor Tyler Wolff, who is representing most of the growers, said they had lost three to four years worth of income.
“It has hit the smaller growers really hard and put emotional strain on their business and family life. Some have had to sell permanent water while they wait for money to come in,” he said. “It has hit the bigger growers hard as they haven’t been able to pursue opportunities such as expanding their operations….
Victorian Farmers Federation vice-president Emma Germano said there should not be a “culture of secrecy” and there were “clearly deficiencies in the system” around recalling contaminated chemicals that needed to be addressed for the sake of Australia’s “clean green image.”…
Ms Germano raised concerns about the agriculture chemical industry’s regulator APVMA, being majority funded by the companies it regulates.
“Is it truly an independent regulator? If it’s not we have to ask the Government to resource this differently. Clearly we need something that is a bit more rigorous,” she said.
ADAMA which is owned by ADAMA Agricultural Solutions, a subsidiary of the Chinese state-owned ChemChina, did not answer questions from The Weekly Times.
Neither did National Agricultural Services.
At the time of the recall, ADAMA claimed a labelling issue occurred to the tail end of the batch of Gibberellic Acid, during the manufacturing process conducted by a third party.
The Weekly Times understands the third party was Autopak, an agriculture chemical manufacturer in NSW. Autopak did not respond to questions.
The APVMA said it was unable to comment “on matters currently under investigation”.
In 2019-20 the APVMA received 280 allegations against the companies it regulates and from these referred two for prosecution and provided nine with formal warnings.
26/8/20
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-26/wildlife-carers-say-owls-lizards-are-dying-eating-poisoned-mice/
A Western Australian wildlife carer is urging people to stop using a well-known brand of rodenticide because it is killing native owls and lizards who eat poisoned mice and rats.
Michelle Jones of GG Wildlife Rescue in Geraldton takes in sick and injured native animals to recover and then release back to the wild.
In the past month, she has seen five native owl species that were poisoned by Ratsak and only one survived.
“The ones that come in are the lucky ones,” she said.
The one that survived is still in care and when it has returned to a healthy weight it will be released in the same location it was found.
Ms Jones said at this time of the year it can be common to see more vermin, meaning an increase in the use of poisonings.
Not only can rodenticides be fatal to native owls, but also to native lizard species.
“I don’t think they realise that the second degree poison is actually killing and making a lot of native species really sick,” she said.
Ms Jones said there are other options that can be used to get rid of mice and rats, like traps, or simply ensuring that you clean up anything that could be a food supply like bird seed.
Some of the most common species Ms Jones has seen poisoned have been the southern boobook owl, the barn owl and black-shouldered kites.
Ms Jones said the best way to get rid of mice and rats is to look after their predators.
“What we are killing, if you’ve got them on your property … these guys are natural predators for rats and mice,” she said.
“You’re really doing something that inadvertently is going to affect the ecology and the ecosystem on your property for future generations.”
Aug 19 2020
https://www.northqueenslandregister.com.au/story/6886786/suspicious-canola-crop-damage-under-investigation/?cs=4751
POLICE are investigating a failed crop in Victoria’s southern Wimmera region to see whether it has been deliberately poisoned.
A canola crop in the Glenorchy district has been killed by herbicide and Ararat Police’s criminal investigation unit is investigating the cause.
“Potential deliberate damage is one of the avenues we are examining,” said senior constable Jackson Seres.
While spray drift is responsible for significant crop damage across the country at this stage it is not believed it is the culprit in this instance.
S/C Seres said all avenues, such as potential accidental contamination of spray equipment were also being looked at but added the farmer did not believe there had been a spraying error to cause the damage.
He said that the poisoning angle did not centre around someone taking a boom spray and applying chemical directly to the paddock, but rather contaminating a water tank used to prepare tank mixes for spraying.
The farmer with the poisoned crop may not have even been the target of the alleged contamination as the water tank is shared by several neighbours.
Police have been given an estimated loss from the damage of $100,000.
Laboratory investigations are ongoing as to what the active ingredient that caused the damage was, with triasulfuron, widely used in common herbicides, nominated as one potential culprit given the way the damage presented.
It is believed the herbicide was applied to the crop at a post-emergent stage, likely to be some time in June.
Grains industry leaders were scratching their heads to think of a precedent.
While spray drift and accidental application of the wrong chemical by the farmer has torched crops in the past, no one could remember an example in broadacre cropping where spray equipment had been deliberately tampered with in order to sabotage a crop.
The story Suspicious canola crop damage under investigation first appeared on Farm Online.
https://www.miragenews.com/spray-operators-urged-to-apply-pesticides-carefully-to-prevent-spray-drift/
13 August 2020
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is reminding spray operators to follow safety protocols and use herbicides and pesticides responsibly to avoid impacting non-target crops and the environment.
The reminder comes after separate incidents in February this year where wetlands and trees in Moree were allegedly damaged by aerial spraying and trees allegedly damaged at Deepwater 40 km north of Glen Innes.
The EPA was alerted to the alleged aerial overspray at Moree by a resident who reported dead and dying leaves on his trees, on roadside trees and trees along the nearby travelling stock route.
Several trees two kilometres away in the Gwydir Wetlands were also found to have recent pesticide spray damage, with foliage dead or burnt off, along with patches of burnt grass.
The company has been fined $1,500 by the EPA for misuse of pesticides.
A Northern Tablelands landowner was also fined $1,500 and received an official caution for allegedly damaging a neighbour’s trees and using a pesticide contrary to an approved label.
EPA Director Regulatory Operations Gary Whytcross said it was positive that both parties had since undertaken to introduce measures to improve spray drift risk assessment and management.
“The proper use of pesticides is critical to ensure the operators are safe when applying pesticides and so is the community and the environment,” Mr Whytcross said.
“Pesticides can harm the environment so all care must be taken to ensure pesticides are not used in unsuitable weather conditions that can result in the pesticides leaving the intended application site.
“Safe pesticide use relies on users following the label, applying pesticides during the appropriate weather conditions and notifying neighbours of the spraying.”
The EPA regulates the use of herbicides and pesticides in NSW, including those used in agriculture and on public land, through the Pesticides Act 1999.
The community plays an important role in helping to monitor pesticide activities. Anyone with concern or knowledge of a spray drift incident or pesticide misuse in their local area should contact the EPA’s Environment Line on 131 555.
https://www.miragenews.com/spray-operators-urged-to-apply-pesticides-carefully-to-prevent-spray-drift/
13 August 2020
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is reminding spray operators to follow safety protocols and use herbicides and pesticides responsibly to avoid impacting non-target crops and the environment.
The reminder comes after separate incidents in February this year where wetlands and trees in Moree were allegedly damaged by aerial spraying and trees allegedly damaged at Deepwater 40 km north of Glen Innes.
The EPA was alerted to the alleged aerial overspray at Moree by a resident who reported dead and dying leaves on his trees, on roadside trees and trees along the nearby travelling stock route.
Several trees two kilometres away in the Gwydir Wetlands were also found to have recent pesticide spray damage, with foliage dead or burnt off, along with patches of burnt grass.
The company has been fined $1,500 by the EPA for misuse of pesticides.
A Northern Tablelands landowner was also fined $1,500 and received an official caution for allegedly damaging a neighbour’s trees and using a pesticide contrary to an approved label.
EPA Director Regulatory Operations Gary Whytcross said it was positive that both parties had since undertaken to introduce measures to improve spray drift risk assessment and management.
“The proper use of pesticides is critical to ensure the operators are safe when applying pesticides and so is the community and the environment,” Mr Whytcross said.
“Pesticides can harm the environment so all care must be taken to ensure pesticides are not used in unsuitable weather conditions that can result in the pesticides leaving the intended application site.
“Safe pesticide use relies on users following the label, applying pesticides during the appropriate weather conditions and notifying neighbours of the spraying.”
The EPA regulates the use of herbicides and pesticides in NSW, including those used in agriculture and on public land, through the Pesticides Act 1999.
The community plays an important role in helping to monitor pesticide activities. Anyone with concern or knowledge of a spray drift incident or pesticide misuse in their local area should contact the EPA’s Environment Line on 131 555.
Anticoagulant rodenticide exposure in an Australian predatory bird increases with proximity to developed habitat
Michael T. Lohr
Science of the Total Environment 643 (2018) 134–144
Anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) are commonly used worldwide to control commensal rodents. Second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) are highly persistent and have the potential to cause secondary poisoning in wildlife. To date no comprehensive assessment has been conducted on AR residues in Australian wildlife.
My aim was to measure AR exposure in a common widespread owl species, the Southern Boobook (Ninox boobook) using boobooks found dead or moribund in order to assess the spatial distribution of this potential threat. A high percentage of boobooks were exposed (72.6%) and many showed potentially dangerous levels of AR residue (N0.1 mg/kg) in liver tissue (50.7%). Multiple rodenticides were detected in the livers of 38.4% of boobooks tested. Total liver concentration of ARs correlated positively with the proportions of developed areas
around points where dead boobooks were recovered and negatively with proportions of agricultural and native land covers. Total AR concentration in livers correlated more closely with land use type at the spatial scale of a boobook’s home range than at smaller or larger spatial scales. Two rodenticides not used by the public (difethialone and flocoumafen) were detected in boobooks indicating that professional use of ARs contributed to secondary exposure. Multiple ARs were also detected in recent fledglings, indicating probable exposure prior to fledging. Taken together, these results suggest that AR exposure poses a serious threat to native predators in Australia, particularly in species using urban and peri-urban areas and species with large home ranges.
https://www.theage.com.au/environment/conservation/walking-time-bombs-bird-lovers-call-for-ban-on-poisons-20200812-p55kyl.html
August 12 2020
When word got around the office a boobook owl had been spotted in a nearby inner-city street, everyone in the BirdLife office grabbed their binoculars and headed for the door.
Unsurprisingly, when staff at Australia’s largest bird conservation organisation hear an unusual bird has visited Melbourne’s CBD, they rush to see it (and have binoculars at work).
But there was something wrong with this owl. It sat perched only three metres off the ground, on a tree with no foliage.
“It was completely exposed and close to the ground – you wouldn’t usually see a nocturnal bird displaying that kind of behaviour,” says Birdlife campaigns advisor Andrew Hunter.
Later that day a passerby found it dead under a tree in a nearby park. Hunter, who is also a wildlife rescuer, wanted to get the owl’s body checked for poisoning from anticoagulant rodenticides, or rodent poisons.
So he took it back to the office freezer – used for keeping bird carcasses that will be taxidermied for educational purposes – and arranged for veterinary students at Melbourne University to do a pro bono dissection.
This found large haemorrhages under the skin and in the muscle of the owl’s keel, extending down the length of the left wing and around the carpus (wrist) of the right wing.
The tissues also had very high levels of of the anti-coagulant brodifacoum, enough to cause toxicity and account for the haemorrhages, the dissection report showed.
For Hunter and the other Birdlife staff, it was a first-hand experience of an issue their organisation has been campaigning on for years: the lethal effect of anticoagulant rodenticides, also called second-generation rat poisons, on birds like owls, kites and other birds of prey.
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority is currently examining these rodenticides on the basis of concerns for worker exposure, public health and environmental safety.
Birds like boobook owls and black-winged kites can devour multiple rats and mice that have taken bait, says BirdLife Australia’s Sean Dooley. And because the poison takes some time to work, the poisoned rats are like “walking time-bombs”.
It’s a long and painful death for the birds, Dooley says. “These second-generation poisons don’t break down quickly – some can stay in tissues and organs for months, even years.” They can also cause birds to become disorientated, meaning they are more likely to crash into structures and vehicles.
These household products have been banned in some jurisdictions in the US and Europe, but are available from Australian supermarkets and hardware stores. They work by inhibiting Vitamin K in the body and disrupting the normal coagulation process. Poisoned animals suffer from uncontrolled hemorrhaging.
Professional pesticide users would prefer anticoagulant rodenticides were taken off retail shelves and made less accessible to the public, says Eris Hess, associate director of the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association.
“The real question is why the bird is able to access the rodent. The general public is buying off supermarket shelves and using it incorrectly,” Mr Hess said. Professional users know they should collect the carcasses afterwards, he said.
The association would like a licence required for use, perhaps the safe chemical users licence, which most farmers already have.
All second-generation rodenticides should also be used in bait boxes to contain pests that have ingested poison, so they are not a risk to other animals or children, Mr Hess said.
2003: Middle River (South Australia) Sediment
DDE 9 μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: Cygnet River Estuary (South Australia) Sediment
Aldrin 9 μg/kg, DDD 1.1 μg/kg, DDE 2.3 μg/kg, Dieldrin 3.3 μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: Hill River (South Australia) Sediment
DDE 3.1 μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: Broughton River (South Australia) Sediment
DDE 4.8 μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: Finniss River (South Australia) Sediment
Chlorpyrifos 20 μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: Lake Albert (South Australia) Sediment
DDE 0.6 μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: Coorong (South Australia) Sediment
Aldrin 2.4μg/kg, Dieldrin 3.6 μg/kg, Delta HCH 2.2 μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: Drain C Coonawarra (South Australia) Sediment
DDE 1.9 μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: Cuppa Cup Swamp, Tatiara Creek (South Australia) Sediment
DDE 9.8 μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: Patawalonga Weir (South Australia) Sediment
Aldrin 5.5μg/kg, Chlordane 4.6μg/kg, DDD 16.6μg/kg, DDE 4.6μg/kg, Total DDT 27.6μg/kg, Chlorpyrifos 61μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: Virginia Drainage Lines (South Australia) Sediment
Simazine 15μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003/09: Cox Creek (South Australia) Sediment
2003: Chlordane 2.8μg/kg, DDE 35μg/kg, Dieldrin 4.1μg/kg, Simazine 40μg/kg
2009: DDD 6.8μg/kg, DDE 61μg/kg, DDT 15 μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: Lenswood Creek (South Australia) Sediment
DDE 4.1μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: Onkarparinga River (South Australia) Sediment
DDE 1.5μg/kg, Chlorpyrifos 23μg/kg, Diazinon 18μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: Barker Inlet Wetland (South Australia) Sediment
Simazine 45μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: Greenfields Wetland (South Australia) Sediment
DDE 2.7μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: River Torrens, Holbrooks Weir (South Australia) Sediment
DDE 4.7μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: River Torrens Outfall (South Australia) Sediment
DDE 4.4mg/kg, Simazine 15μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2003: River Torrens (South Australia) – Lake Weir
DDE 6.6μg/kg
EPA South Australia. A snapshot of pesticides in South Australian aquatic sediments. Clive Jenkins March 2013. https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/files/8537_aquatic_pesticides.pdf
2000-2003 Merah North – Soils
Pesticides detected in soil to a depth of 1.2m: Endrin, DDE, Endosulfan, Endosulfan Sulfate
Organochlorine pesticides in soil under irrigated cotton farming systems in Vertisols of the Namoi Valley, north-western New South Wales,Australia
Author: Weaver, Timothy B, Ghadiri, Hossein, Hulugalle, Nilantha R, Harden, Stephen
https://research-repository.griffith.edu.au/bitstream/handle/10072/48782/82240_1.pdf?sequence=1
2000-2003 Wee Waa – Soils
Pesticides detected in soil to a depth of 1.2m: Endrin, DDT, DDE, DDD, Endosulfan, Endosulfan Sulfate
Organochlorine pesticides in soil under irrigated cotton farming systems in Vertisols of the Namoi Valley, north-western New South Wales,Australia
Author: Weaver, Timothy B, Ghadiri, Hossein, Hulugalle, Nilantha R, Harden, Stephen
https://research-repository.griffith.edu.au/bitstream/handle/10072/48782/82240_1.pdf?sequence=1
2000-2003 Australian Cotton Research Institute – Soils
Pesticides detected in soil to a depth of 1.2m: Endrin, DDT, DDE, DDD, Endosulfan, Endosulfan Sulfate
Organochlorine pesticides in soil under irrigated cotton farming systems in Vertisols of the Namoi Valley, north-western New South Wales,Australia
Author: Weaver, Timothy B, Ghadiri, Hossein, Hulugalle, Nilantha R, Harden, Stephen
https://research-repository.griffith.edu.au/bitstream/handle/10072/48782/82240_1.pdf?sequence=1
2002 – Namoi Valley (NSW) Levels of DDE remaining in soil
Fig. 1. GIS distribution of DDE residues in Namoi Valley topsoil (0.10 cm). Reproduced with permission from the American Chemical Society (Shivaramaiah et al. 2002). Unwanted legacies such as this justified the transition to chemicals with shorter half-lives, including endosulfan.
https://www.publish.csiro.au/CP/fulltext/CP13091
1997 Wagga Wagga (NSW) Health impacts of OP Pesticide on Sheep
p41 “…Statistics for pesticide poisonings do not represent a large percentage of the overall number of injuries that occur in the agricultural industry; however, the cost of some of these claims can be significant. For example, three shearers in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, were awarded $613,144.00 in October 1997 for health effects associated with exposure to OP pesticide applied to sheep (Dips, 2000). There are also growing health and safety concerns, in the industry and the general community regarding the use of pesticides.
Source: https://eprints.qut.edu.au/16345/1/Kelly_Johnstone_Thesis.pdf
Organophosphate Exposure in Australian Agricultural Workers: Human Exposure and Risk Assessment. Kelly Johnstone Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Health and Safety) Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)
July 28 2020
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/chemicals-the-most-likely-cause-of-mystery-leaf-loss-in-cotton-towns-secret-report-finds-20200726-p55fjk.html
Chemicals used in cotton farming are the most likely cause of trees losing their leaves in parts of central western NSW and may pose a threat to human health, according to a government report that has been blocked from the public since it was circulated internally two years ago.
The report by a technical specialist within the NSW Department of Industry is the first official analysis of a phenomenon that has mystified and troubled graziers around Narromine, Trangie and Warren, as far south as Darlington Point near Hay and as far north as Bourke.
The peppercorn, which is an exotic evergreen, and certain species of eucalyptus drop their leaves annually at a time that coincides with cotton farmers using aerial spray to defoliate their crop, raising concerns about other potential harms caused by exposure to the chemicals.
But the notion that spray drift might be responsible for denuding the trees is contentious in the state’s cotton belt. Narromine mayor Craig Davies, a former spray contractor, says leaf drop is caused by the drought.
The NSW Environment Protection Agency has repeatedly told complainants that the only way to prove spray drift is the cause of non-target species losing their leaves is to conduct tests within two days of the spray activity, which may be before the symptoms have appeared.
However, the NSW Department of Industry report, obtained by the Herald under freedom of information laws, concluded in May 2018 that the leaf loss was “definitely not a result of environmental conditions such as prolonged dry weather”.
“It was most likely the result of a large area spraying with temperature inversions moving fine particles of chemicals further than would be expected … Symptoms of peppercorn trees were not apparent in other non-cotton growing areas.”
The risks of spray drift included: conflict between farmer groups, the prospect of legal action, the potential for people to be selling produce with trace residue, and human health impacts as there were “unknown effects of chemical especially with low dose longer time exposures”. The report recommended a community mediation chaired by an independent person to minimise community unrest and reduce spray drift the next season.
But Bruce Maynard, a spokesman for the Lower Macquarie Overspray Group, said this had not occurred.
“The peppercorn trees are showing clear evidence that we’re being exposed to something on an annual basis and it’s across all our areas and towns,” Mr Maynard said. “In the long run, this is about two things: health and also our businesses, because we are at risk for things outside our control.”
The report did not name the chemicals that might have drifted off target. Cotton defoliants include the chemicals Thidiazuron, Dimethipin and Diuron, which has been linked to damage in the Great Barrier Reef and is proposed to be deregistered in the European Union from September.
Grazier Colin Hamilton said the leaf drop put beef producers in a difficult position when they had to declare their pasture free from contaminants because there was no confirmation that chemicals were present but the evidence suggested otherwise.
“But closer to home, the majority of people in our area drink the rainwater that runs off their roof,” Mr Hamilton said. “There’s the potential for human health impacts.”
However, Cotton Australia chief executive Adam Kay said there was “zero evidence” that agricultural chemicals were responsible for the leaf drop. Preventing off-target spray drift was a priority across agriculture to ensure the safety of communities and environments.
“The use of biotechnology and integrated pest management in cotton has reduced pesticide use by 95 per cent since 1993,” Mr Kay said.
The mayor’s contention that the drought was more likely to blame was also supported by Leslie Weston, a professor of plant biology at Charles Sturt University. Some of the affected trees were 10 kilometres from the nearest cotton farm.
“I don’t personally think that this particular herbicide would be killing trees unless they bordered the field and off-site spray was occurring, allowing root uptake or translocation from shoots,” Professor Weston said. “If herbicide damage was prevalent, one would typically also see damage on citrus or other perennials growing nearby.”
The NSW Environment Protection Agency said it had conducted three vegetation and water tests in the Narromine and Trangie areas in the past two years and no pesticides had been detected, but it was important for overspray complaints to be made within two days because the residue dissipated quickly.
“The EPA has committed to undertake pre- and post-spray inspections coming into the next spray season, to check the condition of vegetation and to collect vegetation samples for testing immediately after spraying,” an EPA spokesman said.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-chemical-report-cotton-australia-will-not-release-20200728-p55gak.html
July 29 2020
The peak cotton industry body is refusing to release a report into the cause of trees losing their leaves in the central west of NSW, despite saying there was no evidence chemical sprays were to blame.
Graziers around the towns of Trangie, Warren and Narromine are concerned that some of the chemicals used in cotton farming are drifting off target, affecting other plant species and potentially compromising their health in an area reliant on rainwater for drinking.
A technical specialist from the NSW Department of Industry inspected the area in May 2018 and noted moderate to major leaf drop among peppercorn trees and lesser damage to cadaghi and lemon-scented eucalyptus, which was “most likely a result of large area spraying”.
The report was kept secret until obtained by the Herald under freedom of information laws. Cotton Australia chief executive Adam Kay said it contained “zero evidence” that agricultural chemicals were involved.
Cotton Australia did its own investigations around the same time in response to community concerns, commissioning a researcher from the University of New England to inspect.
But it has declined to release the report, despite numerous requests from the Lower Macquarie Overspray Group, which represents concerned locals.
Mr Kay said the inspection was not a formal investigation.
“We were provided some advice, but no samples were taken for chemical testing because it was too far after the alleged event and this is the job of the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA),” he said.
“This work by the researcher was in no means a formal report.”
However, a farmer whose property the researcher visited said samples were taken from his premises and several others.
“[The researcher] took three samples from my property and I phoned three times but the report has never seen the light of day,” said the farmer, who asked not to be named because he feared retribution in the close-knit cotton community. “We’ve got to get to the bottom of these reports.”
National Toxics Network co-ordinator Jo Immig said spray could drift up to 20 kilometres in inversion levels. The EPA should have obtained spray application records to find out what chemicals were being applied, she said.
“The idea that pesticides can be applied safely to paddocks and not move ‘off target’ is perhaps one of the greatest cons perpetrated by the chemical industry and regulators on the Australian public and environment,” Ms Immig said. “All ecological systems are inter-connected via the atmosphere, water and soil.”
July 28 2020
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/chemicals-the-most-likely-cause-of-mystery-leaf-loss-in-cotton-towns-secret-report-finds-20200726-p55fjk.html
Chemicals used in cotton farming are the most likely cause of trees losing their leaves in parts of central western NSW and may pose a threat to human health, according to a government report that has been blocked from the public since it was circulated internally two years ago.
The report by a technical specialist within the NSW Department of Industry is the first official analysis of a phenomenon that has mystified and troubled graziers around Narromine, Trangie and Warren, as far south as Darlington Point near Hay and as far north as Bourke.
The peppercorn, which is an exotic evergreen, and certain species of eucalyptus drop their leaves annually at a time that coincides with cotton farmers using aerial spray to defoliate their crop, raising concerns about other potential harms caused by exposure to the chemicals.
But the notion that spray drift might be responsible for denuding the trees is contentious in the state’s cotton belt. Narromine mayor Craig Davies, a former spray contractor, says leaf drop is caused by the drought.
The NSW Environment Protection Agency has repeatedly told complainants that the only way to prove spray drift is the cause of non-target species losing their leaves is to conduct tests within two days of the spray activity, which may be before the symptoms have appeared.
However, the NSW Department of Industry report, obtained by the Herald under freedom of information laws, concluded in May 2018 that the leaf loss was “definitely not a result of environmental conditions such as prolonged dry weather”.
“It was most likely the result of a large area spraying with temperature inversions moving fine particles of chemicals further than would be expected … Symptoms of peppercorn trees were not apparent in other non-cotton growing areas.”
The risks of spray drift included: conflict between farmer groups, the prospect of legal action, the potential for people to be selling produce with trace residue, and human health impacts as there were “unknown effects of chemical especially with low dose longer time exposures”. The report recommended a community mediation chaired by an independent person to minimise community unrest and reduce spray drift the next season.
But Bruce Maynard, a spokesman for the Lower Macquarie Overspray Group, said this had not occurred.
“The peppercorn trees are showing clear evidence that we’re being exposed to something on an annual basis and it’s across all our areas and towns,” Mr Maynard said. “In the long run, this is about two things: health and also our businesses, because we are at risk for things outside our control.”
The report did not name the chemicals that might have drifted off target. Cotton defoliants include the chemicals Thidiazuron, Dimethipin and Diuron, which has been linked to damage in the Great Barrier Reef and is proposed to be deregistered in the European Union from September.
Grazier Colin Hamilton said the leaf drop put beef producers in a difficult position when they had to declare their pasture free from contaminants because there was no confirmation that chemicals were present but the evidence suggested otherwise.
“But closer to home, the majority of people in our area drink the rainwater that runs off their roof,” Mr Hamilton said. “There’s the potential for human health impacts.”
However, Cotton Australia chief executive Adam Kay said there was “zero evidence” that agricultural chemicals were responsible for the leaf drop. Preventing off-target spray drift was a priority across agriculture to ensure the safety of communities and environments.
“The use of biotechnology and integrated pest management in cotton has reduced pesticide use by 95 per cent since 1993,” Mr Kay said.
The mayor’s contention that the drought was more likely to blame was also supported by Leslie Weston, a professor of plant biology at Charles Sturt University. Some of the affected trees were 10 kilometres from the nearest cotton farm.
“I don’t personally think that this particular herbicide would be killing trees unless they bordered the field and off-site spray was occurring, allowing root uptake or translocation from shoots,” Professor Weston said. “If herbicide damage was prevalent, one would typically also see damage on citrus or other perennials growing nearby.”
The NSW Environment Protection Agency said it had conducted three vegetation and water tests in the Narromine and Trangie areas in the past two years and no pesticides had been detected, but it was important for overspray complaints to be made within two days because the residue dissipated quickly.
“The EPA has committed to undertake pre- and post-spray inspections coming into the next spray season, to check the condition of vegetation and to collect vegetation samples for testing immediately after spraying,” an EPA spokesman said.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-chemical-report-cotton-australia-will-not-release-20200728-p55gak.html
July 29 2020
The peak cotton industry body is refusing to release a report into the cause of trees losing their leaves in the central west of NSW, despite saying there was no evidence chemical sprays were to blame.
Graziers around the towns of Trangie, Warren and Narromine are concerned that some of the chemicals used in cotton farming are drifting off target, affecting other plant species and potentially compromising their health in an area reliant on rainwater for drinking.
A technical specialist from the NSW Department of Industry inspected the area in May 2018 and noted moderate to major leaf drop among peppercorn trees and lesser damage to cadaghi and lemon-scented eucalyptus, which was “most likely a result of large area spraying”.
The report was kept secret until obtained by the Herald under freedom of information laws. Cotton Australia chief executive Adam Kay said it contained “zero evidence” that agricultural chemicals were involved.
Cotton Australia did its own investigations around the same time in response to community concerns, commissioning a researcher from the University of New England to inspect.
But it has declined to release the report, despite numerous requests from the Lower Macquarie Overspray Group, which represents concerned locals.
Mr Kay said the inspection was not a formal investigation.
“We were provided some advice, but no samples were taken for chemical testing because it was too far after the alleged event and this is the job of the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA),” he said.
“This work by the researcher was in no means a formal report.”
However, a farmer whose property the researcher visited said samples were taken from his premises and several others.
“[The researcher] took three samples from my property and I phoned three times but the report has never seen the light of day,” said the farmer, who asked not to be named because he feared retribution in the close-knit cotton community. “We’ve got to get to the bottom of these reports.”
National Toxics Network co-ordinator Jo Immig said spray could drift up to 20 kilometres in inversion levels. The EPA should have obtained spray application records to find out what chemicals were being applied, she said.
“The idea that pesticides can be applied safely to paddocks and not move ‘off target’ is perhaps one of the greatest cons perpetrated by the chemical industry and regulators on the Australian public and environment,” Ms Immig said. “All ecological systems are inter-connected via the atmosphere, water and soil.”
July 28 2020
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/chemicals-the-most-likely-cause-of-mystery-leaf-loss-in-cotton-towns-secret-report-finds-20200726-p55fjk.html
Chemicals used in cotton farming are the most likely cause of trees losing their leaves in parts of central western NSW and may pose a threat to human health, according to a government report that has been blocked from the public since it was circulated internally two years ago.
The report by a technical specialist within the NSW Department of Industry is the first official analysis of a phenomenon that has mystified and troubled graziers around Narromine, Trangie and Warren, as far south as Darlington Point near Hay and as far north as Bourke.
The peppercorn, which is an exotic evergreen, and certain species of eucalyptus drop their leaves annually at a time that coincides with cotton farmers using aerial spray to defoliate their crop, raising concerns about other potential harms caused by exposure to the chemicals.
But the notion that spray drift might be responsible for denuding the trees is contentious in the state’s cotton belt. Narromine mayor Craig Davies, a former spray contractor, says leaf drop is caused by the drought.
The NSW Environment Protection Agency has repeatedly told complainants that the only way to prove spray drift is the cause of non-target species losing their leaves is to conduct tests within two days of the spray activity, which may be before the symptoms have appeared.
However, the NSW Department of Industry report, obtained by the Herald under freedom of information laws, concluded in May 2018 that the leaf loss was “definitely not a result of environmental conditions such as prolonged dry weather”.
“It was most likely the result of a large area spraying with temperature inversions moving fine particles of chemicals further than would be expected … Symptoms of peppercorn trees were not apparent in other non-cotton growing areas.”
The risks of spray drift included: conflict between farmer groups, the prospect of legal action, the potential for people to be selling produce with trace residue, and human health impacts as there were “unknown effects of chemical especially with low dose longer time exposures”. The report recommended a community mediation chaired by an independent person to minimise community unrest and reduce spray drift the next season.
But Bruce Maynard, a spokesman for the Lower Macquarie Overspray Group, said this had not occurred.
“The peppercorn trees are showing clear evidence that we’re being exposed to something on an annual basis and it’s across all our areas and towns,” Mr Maynard said. “In the long run, this is about two things: health and also our businesses, because we are at risk for things outside our control.”
The report did not name the chemicals that might have drifted off target. Cotton defoliants include the chemicals Thidiazuron, Dimethipin and Diuron, which has been linked to damage in the Great Barrier Reef and is proposed to be deregistered in the European Union from September.
Grazier Colin Hamilton said the leaf drop put beef producers in a difficult position when they had to declare their pasture free from contaminants because there was no confirmation that chemicals were present but the evidence suggested otherwise.
“But closer to home, the majority of people in our area drink the rainwater that runs off their roof,” Mr Hamilton said. “There’s the potential for human health impacts.”
However, Cotton Australia chief executive Adam Kay said there was “zero evidence” that agricultural chemicals were responsible for the leaf drop. Preventing off-target spray drift was a priority across agriculture to ensure the safety of communities and environments.
“The use of biotechnology and integrated pest management in cotton has reduced pesticide use by 95 per cent since 1993,” Mr Kay said.
The mayor’s contention that the drought was more likely to blame was also supported by Leslie Weston, a professor of plant biology at Charles Sturt University. Some of the affected trees were 10 kilometres from the nearest cotton farm.
“I don’t personally think that this particular herbicide would be killing trees unless they bordered the field and off-site spray was occurring, allowing root uptake or translocation from shoots,” Professor Weston said. “If herbicide damage was prevalent, one would typically also see damage on citrus or other perennials growing nearby.”
The NSW Environment Protection Agency said it had conducted three vegetation and water tests in the Narromine and Trangie areas in the past two years and no pesticides had been detected, but it was important for overspray complaints to be made within two days because the residue dissipated quickly.
“The EPA has committed to undertake pre- and post-spray inspections coming into the next spray season, to check the condition of vegetation and to collect vegetation samples for testing immediately after spraying,” an EPA spokesman said.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-chemical-report-cotton-australia-will-not-release-20200728-p55gak.html
July 29 2020
The peak cotton industry body is refusing to release a report into the cause of trees losing their leaves in the central west of NSW, despite saying there was no evidence chemical sprays were to blame.
Graziers around the towns of Trangie, Warren and Narromine are concerned that some of the chemicals used in cotton farming are drifting off target, affecting other plant species and potentially compromising their health in an area reliant on rainwater for drinking.
A technical specialist from the NSW Department of Industry inspected the area in May 2018 and noted moderate to major leaf drop among peppercorn trees and lesser damage to cadaghi and lemon-scented eucalyptus, which was “most likely a result of large area spraying”.
The report was kept secret until obtained by the Herald under freedom of information laws. Cotton Australia chief executive Adam Kay said it contained “zero evidence” that agricultural chemicals were involved.
Cotton Australia did its own investigations around the same time in response to community concerns, commissioning a researcher from the University of New England to inspect.
But it has declined to release the report, despite numerous requests from the Lower Macquarie Overspray Group, which represents concerned locals.
Mr Kay said the inspection was not a formal investigation.
“We were provided some advice, but no samples were taken for chemical testing because it was too far after the alleged event and this is the job of the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA),” he said.
“This work by the researcher was in no means a formal report.”
However, a farmer whose property the researcher visited said samples were taken from his premises and several others.
“[The researcher] took three samples from my property and I phoned three times but the report has never seen the light of day,” said the farmer, who asked not to be named because he feared retribution in the close-knit cotton community. “We’ve got to get to the bottom of these reports.”
National Toxics Network co-ordinator Jo Immig said spray could drift up to 20 kilometres in inversion levels. The EPA should have obtained spray application records to find out what chemicals were being applied, she said.
“The idea that pesticides can be applied safely to paddocks and not move ‘off target’ is perhaps one of the greatest cons perpetrated by the chemical industry and regulators on the Australian public and environment,” Ms Immig said. “All ecological systems are inter-connected via the atmosphere, water and soil.”
July 28 2020
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/chemicals-the-most-likely-cause-of-mystery-leaf-loss-in-cotton-towns-secret-report-finds-20200726-p55fjk.html
Chemicals used in cotton farming are the most likely cause of trees losing their leaves in parts of central western NSW and may pose a threat to human health, according to a government report that has been blocked from the public since it was circulated internally two years ago.
The report by a technical specialist within the NSW Department of Industry is the first official analysis of a phenomenon that has mystified and troubled graziers around Narromine, Trangie and Warren, as far south as Darlington Point near Hay and as far north as Bourke.
The peppercorn, which is an exotic evergreen, and certain species of eucalyptus drop their leaves annually at a time that coincides with cotton farmers using aerial spray to defoliate their crop, raising concerns about other potential harms caused by exposure to the chemicals.
But the notion that spray drift might be responsible for denuding the trees is contentious in the state’s cotton belt. Narromine mayor Craig Davies, a former spray contractor, says leaf drop is caused by the drought.
The NSW Environment Protection Agency has repeatedly told complainants that the only way to prove spray drift is the cause of non-target species losing their leaves is to conduct tests within two days of the spray activity, which may be before the symptoms have appeared.
However, the NSW Department of Industry report, obtained by the Herald under freedom of information laws, concluded in May 2018 that the leaf loss was “definitely not a result of environmental conditions such as prolonged dry weather”.
“It was most likely the result of a large area spraying with temperature inversions moving fine particles of chemicals further than would be expected … Symptoms of peppercorn trees were not apparent in other non-cotton growing areas.”
The risks of spray drift included: conflict between farmer groups, the prospect of legal action, the potential for people to be selling produce with trace residue, and human health impacts as there were “unknown effects of chemical especially with low dose longer time exposures”. The report recommended a community mediation chaired by an independent person to minimise community unrest and reduce spray drift the next season.
But Bruce Maynard, a spokesman for the Lower Macquarie Overspray Group, said this had not occurred.
“The peppercorn trees are showing clear evidence that we’re being exposed to something on an annual basis and it’s across all our areas and towns,” Mr Maynard said. “In the long run, this is about two things: health and also our businesses, because we are at risk for things outside our control.”
The report did not name the chemicals that might have drifted off target. Cotton defoliants include the chemicals Thidiazuron, Dimethipin and Diuron, which has been linked to damage in the Great Barrier Reef and is proposed to be deregistered in the European Union from September.
Grazier Colin Hamilton said the leaf drop put beef producers in a difficult position when they had to declare their pasture free from contaminants because there was no confirmation that chemicals were present but the evidence suggested otherwise.
“But closer to home, the majority of people in our area drink the rainwater that runs off their roof,” Mr Hamilton said. “There’s the potential for human health impacts.”
However, Cotton Australia chief executive Adam Kay said there was “zero evidence” that agricultural chemicals were responsible for the leaf drop. Preventing off-target spray drift was a priority across agriculture to ensure the safety of communities and environments.
“The use of biotechnology and integrated pest management in cotton has reduced pesticide use by 95 per cent since 1993,” Mr Kay said.
The mayor’s contention that the drought was more likely to blame was also supported by Leslie Weston, a professor of plant biology at Charles Sturt University. Some of the affected trees were 10 kilometres from the nearest cotton farm.
“I don’t personally think that this particular herbicide would be killing trees unless they bordered the field and off-site spray was occurring, allowing root uptake or translocation from shoots,” Professor Weston said. “If herbicide damage was prevalent, one would typically also see damage on citrus or other perennials growing nearby.”
The NSW Environment Protection Agency said it had conducted three vegetation and water tests in the Narromine and Trangie areas in the past two years and no pesticides had been detected, but it was important for overspray complaints to be made within two days because the residue dissipated quickly.
“The EPA has committed to undertake pre- and post-spray inspections coming into the next spray season, to check the condition of vegetation and to collect vegetation samples for testing immediately after spraying,” an EPA spokesman said.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-chemical-report-cotton-australia-will-not-release-20200728-p55gak.html
July 29 2020
The peak cotton industry body is refusing to release a report into the cause of trees losing their leaves in the central west of NSW, despite saying there was no evidence chemical sprays were to blame.
Graziers around the towns of Trangie, Warren and Narromine are concerned that some of the chemicals used in cotton farming are drifting off target, affecting other plant species and potentially compromising their health in an area reliant on rainwater for drinking.
A technical specialist from the NSW Department of Industry inspected the area in May 2018 and noted moderate to major leaf drop among peppercorn trees and lesser damage to cadaghi and lemon-scented eucalyptus, which was “most likely a result of large area spraying”.
The report was kept secret until obtained by the Herald under freedom of information laws. Cotton Australia chief executive Adam Kay said it contained “zero evidence” that agricultural chemicals were involved.
Cotton Australia did its own investigations around the same time in response to community concerns, commissioning a researcher from the University of New England to inspect.
But it has declined to release the report, despite numerous requests from the Lower Macquarie Overspray Group, which represents concerned locals.
Mr Kay said the inspection was not a formal investigation.
“We were provided some advice, but no samples were taken for chemical testing because it was too far after the alleged event and this is the job of the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA),” he said.
“This work by the researcher was in no means a formal report.”
However, a farmer whose property the researcher visited said samples were taken from his premises and several others.
“[The researcher] took three samples from my property and I phoned three times but the report has never seen the light of day,” said the farmer, who asked not to be named because he feared retribution in the close-knit cotton community. “We’ve got to get to the bottom of these reports.”
National Toxics Network co-ordinator Jo Immig said spray could drift up to 20 kilometres in inversion levels. The EPA should have obtained spray application records to find out what chemicals were being applied, she said.
“The idea that pesticides can be applied safely to paddocks and not move ‘off target’ is perhaps one of the greatest cons perpetrated by the chemical industry and regulators on the Australian public and environment,” Ms Immig said. “All ecological systems are inter-connected via the atmosphere, water and soil.”
July 28 2020
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/chemicals-the-most-likely-cause-of-mystery-leaf-loss-in-cotton-towns-secret-report-finds-20200726-p55fjk.html
Chemicals used in cotton farming are the most likely cause of trees losing their leaves in parts of central western NSW and may pose a threat to human health, according to a government report that has been blocked from the public since it was circulated internally two years ago.
The report by a technical specialist within the NSW Department of Industry is the first official analysis of a phenomenon that has mystified and troubled graziers around Narromine, Trangie and Warren, as far south as Darlington Point near Hay and as far north as Bourke.
The peppercorn, which is an exotic evergreen, and certain species of eucalyptus drop their leaves annually at a time that coincides with cotton farmers using aerial spray to defoliate their crop, raising concerns about other potential harms caused by exposure to the chemicals.
But the notion that spray drift might be responsible for denuding the trees is contentious in the state’s cotton belt. Narromine mayor Craig Davies, a former spray contractor, says leaf drop is caused by the drought.
The NSW Environment Protection Agency has repeatedly told complainants that the only way to prove spray drift is the cause of non-target species losing their leaves is to conduct tests within two days of the spray activity, which may be before the symptoms have appeared.
However, the NSW Department of Industry report, obtained by the Herald under freedom of information laws, concluded in May 2018 that the leaf loss was “definitely not a result of environmental conditions such as prolonged dry weather”.
“It was most likely the result of a large area spraying with temperature inversions moving fine particles of chemicals further than would be expected … Symptoms of peppercorn trees were not apparent in other non-cotton growing areas.”
The risks of spray drift included: conflict between farmer groups, the prospect of legal action, the potential for people to be selling produce with trace residue, and human health impacts as there were “unknown effects of chemical especially with low dose longer time exposures”. The report recommended a community mediation chaired by an independent person to minimise community unrest and reduce spray drift the next season.
But Bruce Maynard, a spokesman for the Lower Macquarie Overspray Group, said this had not occurred.
“The peppercorn trees are showing clear evidence that we’re being exposed to something on an annual basis and it’s across all our areas and towns,” Mr Maynard said. “In the long run, this is about two things: health and also our businesses, because we are at risk for things outside our control.”
The report did not name the chemicals that might have drifted off target. Cotton defoliants include the chemicals Thidiazuron, Dimethipin and Diuron, which has been linked to damage in the Great Barrier Reef and is proposed to be deregistered in the European Union from September.
Grazier Colin Hamilton said the leaf drop put beef producers in a difficult position when they had to declare their pasture free from contaminants because there was no confirmation that chemicals were present but the evidence suggested otherwise.
“But closer to home, the majority of people in our area drink the rainwater that runs off their roof,” Mr Hamilton said. “There’s the potential for human health impacts.”
However, Cotton Australia chief executive Adam Kay said there was “zero evidence” that agricultural chemicals were responsible for the leaf drop. Preventing off-target spray drift was a priority across agriculture to ensure the safety of communities and environments.
“The use of biotechnology and integrated pest management in cotton has reduced pesticide use by 95 per cent since 1993,” Mr Kay said.
The mayor’s contention that the drought was more likely to blame was also supported by Leslie Weston, a professor of plant biology at Charles Sturt University. Some of the affected trees were 10 kilometres from the nearest cotton farm.
“I don’t personally think that this particular herbicide would be killing trees unless they bordered the field and off-site spray was occurring, allowing root uptake or translocation from shoots,” Professor Weston said. “If herbicide damage was prevalent, one would typically also see damage on citrus or other perennials growing nearby.”
The NSW Environment Protection Agency said it had conducted three vegetation and water tests in the Narromine and Trangie areas in the past two years and no pesticides had been detected, but it was important for overspray complaints to be made within two days because the residue dissipated quickly.
“The EPA has committed to undertake pre- and post-spray inspections coming into the next spray season, to check the condition of vegetation and to collect vegetation samples for testing immediately after spraying,” an EPA spokesman said.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-chemical-report-cotton-australia-will-not-release-20200728-p55gak.html
July 29 2020
The peak cotton industry body is refusing to release a report into the cause of trees losing their leaves in the central west of NSW, despite saying there was no evidence chemical sprays were to blame.
Graziers around the towns of Trangie, Warren and Narromine are concerned that some of the chemicals used in cotton farming are drifting off target, affecting other plant species and potentially compromising their health in an area reliant on rainwater for drinking.
A technical specialist from the NSW Department of Industry inspected the area in May 2018 and noted moderate to major leaf drop among peppercorn trees and lesser damage to cadaghi and lemon-scented eucalyptus, which was “most likely a result of large area spraying”.
The report was kept secret until obtained by the Herald under freedom of information laws. Cotton Australia chief executive Adam Kay said it contained “zero evidence” that agricultural chemicals were involved.
Cotton Australia did its own investigations around the same time in response to community concerns, commissioning a researcher from the University of New England to inspect.
But it has declined to release the report, despite numerous requests from the Lower Macquarie Overspray Group, which represents concerned locals.
Mr Kay said the inspection was not a formal investigation.
“We were provided some advice, but no samples were taken for chemical testing because it was too far after the alleged event and this is the job of the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA),” he said.
“This work by the researcher was in no means a formal report.”
However, a farmer whose property the researcher visited said samples were taken from his premises and several others.
“[The researcher] took three samples from my property and I phoned three times but the report has never seen the light of day,” said the farmer, who asked not to be named because he feared retribution in the close-knit cotton community. “We’ve got to get to the bottom of these reports.”
National Toxics Network co-ordinator Jo Immig said spray could drift up to 20 kilometres in inversion levels. The EPA should have obtained spray application records to find out what chemicals were being applied, she said.
“The idea that pesticides can be applied safely to paddocks and not move ‘off target’ is perhaps one of the greatest cons perpetrated by the chemical industry and regulators on the Australian public and environment,” Ms Immig said. “All ecological systems are inter-connected via the atmosphere, water and soil.”
https://www.foe.org.au/thousands_of_trees_in_reserve_threatened_by_herbicide_spray_drift
Friends of the Earth has uncovered a disturbing incident in the Holey Plains State Reserve, in Central Gippsland, Victoria. FoE has found an area of several hundred hectares, in the Reserve which appears to have been impacted by spray drift from an adjacent pine plantation which was recently aerially sprayed. Thousands of trees appear to have been impacted. The trees were slowly recovering after being severely burnt by bushfires which ravaged Holey Plains in early 2019.
The area was recently being visited by Friends of the Earth during koala surveys. The impact of the sprays can be seen mainly on a 2km front on the eastern side of the plantation indicating that herbicides are likely to have wafted in when a 500ha pine plantation, managed by Hancock Victorian Plantations was recently sprayed. This plantation is certified by Forest Stewardship Council.
Pine plantations of this size are usually aerially sprayed with herbicides including Glyphosate, Metsulfuron Methyl and Clopyralid. Another herbicide Glufosinate Ammonium is also sometimes used. After the pines have been established for a year or two, aerial application of pellitised Hexazinone then occurs. Hexazinone will then leach into the soil for a many months.
Friends of the Earth believes that the likely culprit of the spray drift is Glyphosate. A similar incident occurred in the King Lake National Park about 10 years ago. It was determined that coppicing eucalypts are highly susceptible to minute levels of Glyphosate. It is unclear whether the trees impacted at Holey Plains will survive the incident.
The incident also raises concerns about the use of herbicides near recently burnt areas along the eastern seaboard of the Australian continent after the massive bushfire disaster which occurred in late 2019/2020. FoE believes that there should be label changes made to the herbicide Glyphosate listing concerns about its use in areas where Eucalypts are recovering from fire.
Chemical Standards Officers from Biosecurity and Agricultural Services (Victorian State Government) are now investigating the incident.
2018 Tully River Queensland. Mercury from use of Shirtan Fungicide
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.10.081
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969717327845
“…Mercury was surveyed in soils close to the Tully River at 3 different depths (100, 200 and 300 mm). Additionally, total Hg (THg) and the labile fraction of Hg in water (measured by the diffusive gradient in thin film technique) were determined in the Tully River. A pristine site, the Tully Gorge National Park upstream of sugarcane fields, was selected for background Hg concentration estimation. In soils, Hg levels ranged from 18 to 264 μg kg− 1, with one of the soil samples being almost 10 times higher than at other sites at the surface level (199 μg kg− 1). Total and labile concentrations of Hg in water increased from the Hg-elevated soil sampling sites (0.085 μg L− 1 and 0.061 μg L− 1) to downstream sites (0.082 μg L− 1 and 0.066 μg L− 1), which is likely due to agricultural runoff. Indeed, except for the upstream control site, the THg concentration in water is over the limit permitted by the Australian freshwater quality guideline for protection of 99% species (0.06 μg L− 1). These findings point to the need to perform further research to reveal the mechanisms for release of Hg from soil and whether this might be causing important adverse effects to the Great Barrier Reef located in front of this river catchment…”
June 6 2020
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-05/tasnetworks-hydro-worker-payout-herbicide-cancer/12324788
A man in his 60s and the family of another who died in the 1980s will receive compensation over historical exposure to a herbicide contaminant while they were employees of Tasmania’s Hydro Electric Commission (HEC).
The two men worked for the HEC, now TasNetworks, on vegetation teams using the herbicide 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T) in the 1970s and 80s.
The dioxin TCDD, which is found in some batches of 2,4,5-T, has been linked to Hodgkin’s lymphoma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and soft-cell sarcoma, TasNetworks said in a statement.
TasNetworks said the man aged in his 60s was a current employee, while the other man had already left the HEC before his death.
Both men had contracted one of the linked illnesses, the statement said.
“We deeply regret that a current and former employee contracted a cancer linked to this herbicide,” TasNetworks CEO Lance Balcombe said.
“Our current team member affected will be compensated, and TasNetworks will take a strong, supportive role in his ongoing treatment,” he said, adding the employee would keep working at the company
The State Government last year confirmed WorkSafe Tasmania was working with TasNetworks to examine the claims of multiple former Hydro workers who said chemical exposure had left them with chronic illnesses.
TasNetworks on Friday said it had completed a “comprehensive search and screening process over 18 month, supported by independent toxicology and medical advice”.
Mr Balcombe said that of 400 past and present employees contacted, 70 had chosen to be tested and that all but the one current employee was clear of the three conditions.
“We’re confident we’ve reached the vast majority of people who could’ve been affected,” he said.
TasNetworks said compensation would be determined by a legal framework and would remain confidential.
David Vince was one of hundreds of government workers who used the herbicide while working for Hydro Electric Commission’s vegetation teams — without wearing any protective gear.
“None whatsoever,” he said. “We just used to go out, mix it down at the depot, and what run on the ground went down the drains.
“We were breathing it in eight hours a day plus we were taking our clothes home and washing them in our machines … it was with us 24/7 really.”
He said workers raised concerns with management but they were laughed off.
“One of the bosses, he said: ‘No, there’s nothing wrong with that, you can drink it!’
“One said to us: ‘Oh well, if you don’t like it you haven’t got a job’.”
Mr Vince said he believed his kidney problems were linked to using the herbicide.
“What I’d like to have seen is medical bills paid,” he said.
“I go to the specialist every couple of months … if they covered medical expenses, that would be good.”
In a statement, TasNetworks said: “[We] recognises that some people involved in the screening process are suffering from other medical conditions not linked to historical TCDD exposure.
“These are still our people, valued employees past and present. We intend to keep in contact, and explore other options for supporting those people into the future.
“The options we’re considering include funded health checks every two years, a 1300 phone number to a dedicated support officer, and making pro-active contact about any fresh medical or scientific information on TCDD and associated illnesses.”
May 17 2020
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-17/hydro-workers-claim-chemical-damages/11123070
At least 19 former hydro workers in Tasmania are seeking compensation, saying they were exposed to dangerous chemicals which has left them with chronic health conditions.
The workers were all employed by the Hydro Electric Commission (HEC), known today as TasNetworks.
The chemicals were sprayed by workers in groups of three or four to cut undergrowth and trees underneath transmission lines.
The spraying occurred primarily between the 1950s and the 1970s, but in some cases up until the 1990s.
The State Government has confirmed WorkSafe Tasmania was working with TasNetworks to examine the claims.
Geoff Pratt, who lives in Latrobe on Tasmania’s north-west coast, is one of the workers affected.
He suffers from severe asthma, which he believes is linked to chemical exposure during work at the Hydro in the 1960s, 70s and 80s.
“I was a young, fit healthy man, played footy, but my life has been shattered,” he said.
Dave Vince, another former worker who believes chemical exposure has led to his ill health, said his kidneys now work at 38 per cent.
“I remember just being covered in the chemical spray after working with the Hydro in the 1960s,” Mr Vince said.
“The worst part was you weren’t given any protective equipment and the chemicals would just flow down your back after spilling over the lip of the container.”
He and others want an apology.
“A lot of them have lost their husbands or partner a lot earlier than they probably should have done,” he said.
Graham Smith sprayed the chemicals from the start of the 1960s until 1974.
“It was hard, heavy work,” he said.
“We would work at least eight hours a day and would be just covered in the spray. It would make you feel dizzy.
“You would just be covered in the stuff, it would be flowing down your back.”
Mr Smith, Mr Vince and Mr Pratt are all taking TasNetworks to court over their exposure to the chemicals and have engaged a lawyer.
TasNetworks confirmed it was in discussions with 12 employees and seven former HEC workers about the chemical exposure.
But the Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union (CEPU) of Australia said more than 40 former workers could be affected.
The union confirmed some of the former workers would be meeting TasNetworks toxicologist next week for tests.
Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 40(1) 53 – 56
Published: 2000
Twenty-two sites on 14 former potato growing properties at Kinglake, Victoria, with similar soil type, topography and history of chemical use, were soil tested for organochlorine chemicals during 1987–88 and again during 1997–98. The 95% confidence limits for the decline in concentrations of dieldrin and DDT in the soil were 5.5–41.5% and 29.1–48.5%, respectively. There were no significant differences between farms in the rate of depletion of either organochlorine. Reductions in both to 1997–98 were not significantly associated with the concentration in 1987–88.
https://doi.org/10.1071/EA99034
1 May 2020
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-01/senate-inquiry-into-possible-cancer-cluster-bellarine-peninsula/12202094
A Drysdale secondary school likely had “harmful levels” of insecticides in the soil when it first opened in 1997, a Senate inquiry into a possible cancer cluster on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula has heard.
Gordon Legal senior partner Peter Gordon told the inquiry he was acting for the spouses of three former Bellarine Secondary College students who died from cancer.
He said Scott Beyer, Mitch Trickey and Tyanne Riddle all attended the school during its initial years of operation and all three died as young adults from different forms of cancer.
Mr Gordon told the inquiry that dangerous levels of carcinogens would likely have been present when the school first opened.
“It’s very likely to have been unsafe in the years 1997, 1998, 1999 when school children were first put in harm’s way,” he said.
Concerns about possible soil contamination from dieldrin — a pesticide previously used on farms which can contaminate the soil for decades — prompted the Department of Education and WorkSafe to conduct soil tests at Bellarine Secondary College, in 2018.
The report found pesticides, including dieldrin, were found in the soil, but in levels below what is considered harmful to human health.
Mr Gordon told the inquiry that while soil testing conducted in recent years found “negligible levels” of dieldrin and other organo-chlorine pesticides, levels would have been higher in previous decades.
“Based on our investigation there’s evidence of a disturbing number of cancer cases occurring in the Bellarine Secondary College cohort — that is, teachers and students — who were present at the Drysdale campus when it first opened in 1997 and the years that followed,” he told the inquiry.
“There’s clear evidence that the school population in that period was exposed to certain levels of organo-chlorine pesticides, of which dieldrin was one.
“It’s probable that exposure caused the cancer and death of at least some people in the Bellarine Secondary College cohort.”
Mr Gordon also argued previous studies which found no evidence of a cancer cluster on the Bellarine Peninsula had “serious limitations” because they focused on statistical data across a wide geographical area.
Mr Gordon told the inquiry he planned to negotiate with the Victorian Government on behalf of his clients, but if those negotiations broke down he expected to launch legal proceedings.
But he made it clear he did not believe there was any ongoing risk to students at the school today.
“I don’t think there is a hard and fast year where one can say the risk became an acceptable risk,” he said.
“The risk and the exposure levels, in my view, diminished over the years.”
The Senate inquiry is the result of a promise from both major parties made during the tightly-fought 2019 federal election campaign in the marginal seat of Corangamite.
Both candidates picked up on community concerns about a perceived higher rate of cancer on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton told the inquiry that while the community was originally worried about the level of dieldrin in the soil at Bellarine Secondary College, concerns had changed over time to include a widespread mosquito-spraying program around Barwon Heads.
He said claims of a possible cancer cluster on the Bellarine Peninsula were “quite unusual” because the department had not been approached by individuals — as is usually the case with cancer cluster claims — but had instead responded to multiple community concerns raised in the media.
“We were trying to piece together where the concerns were focused,” he said.
“That did change over time. Over the past 16 months there’s been a shift in concerns or there’s been multiple concerns expressed by different groups.”
Victorian Senator Sarah Henderson, who promised the inquiry when she was recontesting the seat of Corangamite before taking up a role in the Senate, questioned the credibility of a Cancer Council study which found no higher incidence of cancer in Barwon Heads.
The study was commissioned by the state’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and identified 315 new cancer cases diagnosed between 2001 and 2016, including six cases in people aged 10 to 34 years, in the town with a population of fewer than 4,000 people.
Senator Henderson said the Barwon Heads community’s biggest concern related to the mosquito-spraying program conducted by the local council, which ran from the 1980s to the mid-2000s.
“Most of the cancers that are of concern in the Barwon Heads community predominantly occurred prior to 2001 when this spraying program was underway,” Senator Henderson told the inquiry.
“This is such a poorly framed epidemiological study that it appears, and it’s almost designed to ensure, there’s no assessment at all of allegations of a potential cancer cluster in the period of the 1980 and 90s.”
The report’s author, Professor Roger Milne, told the inquiry DHHS had originally asked him to consider data from 1991 onwards.
But Professor Milne said there was a change in the way data was collated after 2001, making it more time-consuming and potentially problematic to compare cancer data before that date.
He told the inquiry he advised department that he could provide a more timely report if he only looked at data from 2001 onwards, a proposal the department accepted.
Senator Henderson said it was “extremely disappointing” the department had not taken into account many of the concerns raised by local residents.
“I would say that this is just an absolute embarrassment,” she told the inquiry.
The inquiry also heard from Professor David Hill, a member of the expert advisory group which provides advice on potential cancer clusters to DHHS.
He said Professor Milne’s report was appropriate and “the conclusions are valid”.
Senator Henderson said it was shocking two decades of cancer data was not considered.
“Given that exposure [to chemicals used in mosquito spraying] first occurred from the early 1980s isn’t it the case that the Victorian Government has misled the community?” she asked.
“How can the community be assured there’s no cancer cluster?”
Professor Hill said the investigations were in line with the “standard response”.
“I can’t agree with the proposition that the department have misled the community about the absence of a cancer cluster,” he said.
Professor Hill said one of the biggest issues was a lack of clarity around exactly what the community was concerned about
“Our group has never seen the age distribution of the cluster that people in the community perceived … so it’s very difficult to plan an analysis,” he said.
“It would be extremely helpful to know what the community’s evidence of a cluster is. And that evidence really needs to be based on the number of patients, the type of cancers they had, the date of diagnosis and their age.”
A local community group headed by Ross Harrison has been collating evidence of cancer and auto-immune disease diagnoses in Barwon Heads.
He told the inquiry the figures were alarming and there was a need for a more in-depth analysis.
City of Greater Geelong planning, design and development director Gareth Smith told the inquiry all the products used in mosquito-spraying program were approved by the relevant Commonwealth Government agencies.
He said the council had provided all the information it had, including prior to council amalgamations in 1993, but many of the historic documents has not been preserved.
“We want to be transparent. We have an obligation to our community,” he said.
Under questioning, Professor Sutton told the inquiry he would agree to commission a report that considered data going back to the 1980s, provided there was a community desire for the information and it was “methodologically feasible”.
A second public hearing will be held once coronavirus restrictions are relaxed and the Senate committee is able to travel to the Bellarine Peninsula.
The Senate committee is due to hand down its report in November.
Zhucheng Lukang Food Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Thiamethoxam
15/6/17: Dried Longan – Zhucheng Lukang Food Co Ltd (China): Carbendazim 0.2mg/kg
28/6/17: Dried Longan – Zhucheng Lukang Food Co Ltd (China): Thiamethoxam 0.04mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Zhongshan Yuncheng Trading Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
1/7/19: Dried Longan – Zhongshan Yuncheng Trading Co Ltd (China): Carbendazim 0.06mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Zhongshan Kun Bo Foodstuff Import & Export Corp Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cyhalothrin
20/1/17: Dried Red Dates – Zhongshan Kun Bo Foodstuff Import & Export Ltd (China): Cyhalothrin 0.02mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Zhongshan Best Honest Trading Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Propargite
3/6/19: Dried Seedless Red Dates – Zhongshan Best Honest Trading Co Ltd (China): Propargite 0.07mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Zhanhua Kingman Food Co. Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Chlorothalonil, Difenconazole, Propiconazole, Tebuconazole, Dichlorvos
| 8/02/2018 | Dried red jujube slices | China | Zhanhua Kingman Food Co.Ltd | Carbendazim | 0.061 |
| 8/02/2018 | Dried red jujube slices | China | Zhanhua Kingman Food Co.Ltd | Carbendazim | 0.83 |
| 8/02/2018 | Dried red jujube slices | China | Zhanhua Kingman Food Co.Ltd | Chlorothalonil | 0.092 |
| 8/02/2018 | Dried red jujube slices | China | Zhanhua Kingman Food Co.Ltd | Difenconazole | 0.067 |
| 8/02/2018 | Dried red jujube slices | China | Zhanhua Kingman Food Co.Ltd | Propiconazole | 0.15 |
| 8/02/2018 | Dried red jujube slices | China | Zhanhua Kingman Food Co.Ltd | Tebuconazole | 0.17 |
| 8/02/2018 | Dried red jujube slices | China | Zhanhua Kingman Food Co.Ltd | Tebuconazole | 0.36 |
| 1/12/2017 | Seedless red dates | China | Zhanhua Kingman Food Co.Ltd | Carbendazim | 0.47 |
| 1/12/2017 | Seedless red dates | China | Zhanhua Kingman Food Co.Ltd | Difenoconazole | 0.14 |
| 1/12/2017 | Seedless red dates | China | Zhanhua Kingman Food Co.Ltd | Tebuconazole | 0.32 |
| 23/10/2019 | Red dates | China | Zhanhua Kingman Food Ltd | Dichlorovos | 0.06 |
| 23/10/2019 | Red dates | China | Zhanhua Kingman Food Ltd | Difenconazole | 0.28 |
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Azoxystrobin, Chlorpyrifos, Cypermethrin, Difenconazole, Dimethomorph, Indoxacarb, Cyhalothrin, Thiabendazole, Carbendazim, Iprodione
| 19/06/2017 | Princess green Lychee | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Chlorpyrifos | 1 |
| 19/06/2017 | Princess green Lychee | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Cypermethrin | 0.4 |
| 19/06/2017 | Princess green Lychee | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Difenoconazole | 0.2 |
| 19/06/2017 | Princess green Lychee | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Iprodione | 10 |
| 19/06/2017 | Princess green Lychee | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Thiabendazole | 0.03 |
| 11/06/2019 | Fresh lychee | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Azoxystrobin | 0.55 |
| 11/06/2019 | Fresh lychee | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Chlorpyrifos | 0.33 |
| 11/06/2019 | Fresh lychee | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Cypermethrin | 0.43 |
| 11/06/2019 | Fresh lychee | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Difenoconazole | 0.84 |
| 11/06/2019 | Fresh lychee | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Difenoconazole | 0.73 |
| 11/06/2019 | Fresh lychee | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Dimethomorph | 0.73 |
| 11/06/2019 | Fresh lychee | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Dimethomorph | 0.096 |
| 11/06/2019 | Fresh lychee | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Indoxacarb | 0.068 |
| 11/06/2019 | Fresh lychee | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Indoxacarb | 0.12 |
| 8/07/2019 | Fresh lychees | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Azoxystrobin | 0.16 |
| 8/07/2019 | Fresh lychees | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Azoxystrobin | 0.22 |
| 8/07/2019 | Fresh lychees | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Cyhalothrin | 0.06 |
| 8/07/2019 | Fresh lychees | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Cyhalothrin | 0.07 |
| 8/07/2019 | Fresh lychees | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Difenconazole | 0.088 |
| 8/07/2019 | Fresh lychees | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Difenconazole | 0.095 |
| 8/07/2019 | Fresh lychees | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Thiabendazole | 2.2 |
| 8/07/2019 | Fresh lychees | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Thiabendazole | 1.9 |
| 13/08/2019 | Fresh lychees | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Carbendazim | 1.8 |
| 13/08/2019 | Fresh lychees | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Chlorpyrifos | 0.09 |
| 13/08/2019 | Fresh lychees | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Cypermethrin | 0.39 |
| 13/08/2019 | Fresh lychees | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Dimethomorph | 0.43 |
| 13/08/2019 | Fresh lychees | China | Zhangzhou Xinmingxing Trading Co Ltd | Thiabendazole | 0.04 |
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Zhangzhou Dexing Development Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Thiabendazole
20/7/18: Fresh Lychees – Zhangzhou Dexing Development Co Ltd (China): Thiabendazole 0.032mg/kg & 0.18mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Yongxiang Food Processing Plant (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Cyhalothrin
5/9/19: Dried Haw – Yongxiang Food Processing Plant (China): Carbendazim 0.2mg/kg
5/9/19: Dried Haw – Yongxiang Food Processing Plant (China): Cyhalothrin 0.12mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Yicheng Dashanhe Modern Agriculture Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Tebuconazole
11/4/19: Dried Red Dates – Yicheng Dashanhe Modern Agriculture Co Ltd(China): Tebuconazole 0.17mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Yantai Aofeng Foodstuff Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Profenofos
9/8/18: Diced Red Pepper – Yantai Aofeng Foodstuff Co Ltd (China): Profenofos 0.72mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Xinzheng Xinxing Dates Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Difenconazole, Thiamethoxam
17/10/18: Dried Red Dates – Xinzheng Xinxing Dates Co Ltd (China): Difenconazole 0.06mg/kg
28/2/19: Dried Red Dates – Xinzheng Xinxing Dates Co Ltd (China): (China): Thiamethoxam 0.05mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Xin Zheng City Xin Xing Jujube Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cypermethrin, Difenconazole, Tebuconazole
8/2/19: Instant Red Date Slice – Xin Zheng City Xin Xing Jujube Co Ltd (China): Cypermethrin 0.13mg/kg
8/2/19: Instant Red Date Slice – Xin Zheng City Xin Xing Jujube Co Ltd (China): Difenconazole 0.12mg/kg
8/2/19: Instant Red Date Slice – Xin Zheng City Xin Xing Jujube Co Ltd (China): Tebuconazole 0.06mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Xiangyang Heli Agriculture Development Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Thiamethoxam
4/10/19: Fresh Sugar Snap Peas – Xiangyang Heli Agriculture Development Co Ltd (China): Thiamethoxam 0.1mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Xiamen Sinocharm Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Procymidone
28/3/19: Frozen Strawberries – Xiamen Sinocharm Co Ltd (China): Procymidone 0.047mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Weihai Ptc International Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Profenofos
4/10/17: Dried Capsicum – Weihai Ptc International Co Ltd (China): Profenofos 0.16mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Wan Chen Science and Technology Agriculture Co Ltd (Taiwan) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Chlorpyrifos
1/5/19: Shitake Mushrooms – Wan Chen Science and Technology Agriculture Co Ltd (Taiwan): Chlorpyrifos 0.022mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Virat Global Exim Exp Corp (India) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Tebuconazole
5/7/17: Dried Chilled Apple – Virat Global Exim Exp Corp (India): Tebuconazole 0.061mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Vignesh Super Stores Ltd (India) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Chlorpyrifos
10/12/19: Toor Dal – Vignesh Super Stores Ltd (India): Chlorpyrifos 0.074mg/kg & Chlorpyrifos 0.13mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Vadilal Industries Limited (India) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Profenofos, Chlorpyrifos, Acephate, Tebuconazole, Dimethoate
| 9/03/2018 | Fenugreek leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Profenofos | 0.22mg/kg |
| 10/05/2018 | Fenugreek leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Chlorpyrifos | 0.016mg/kg |
| 10/05/2018 | Fenugreek leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Profenofos | 0.145mg/kg |
| 11/05/2018 | Fenugreek leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Profenofos | 0.29mg/kg |
| 26/07/2018 | Spinach Leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Acephate | 0.083mg/kg |
| 27/07/2018 | Hyacinth Bean | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Profenofos | 0.176mg/kg |
| 5/11/2018 | Frozen fenugreek leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Chlorpyrifos | 0.032mg/kg |
| 3/12/2018 | Spinach Leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Chlorpyrifos | 0.02mg/kg |
| 11/12/2018 | Spinach Leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Profenofos | 0.36mg/kg |
| 24/12/2018 | Frozen spinach leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Chlorpyrifos | 0.085mg/kg |
| 24/12/2018 | Frozen spinach leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Profenofos | 0.12mg/kg |
| 28/12/2018 | Spinach Leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Chlorpyrifos | 0.04mg/kg |
| 28/12/2018 | Spinach Leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Chlorpyrifos | 0.024mg/kg |
| 22/01/2019 | Spinach Leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Acephate | 0.13mg/kg |
| 30/01/2019 | Spinach Leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Acephate | 0.08mg/kg |
| 30/01/2019 | Spinach Leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Chlorpyrifos | 0.02mg/kg |
| 30/01/2019 | Spinach Leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Chlorpyrifos | 0.024mg/kg |
| 6/02/2019 | Spinach Leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Chlorpyrifos | 0.03mg/kg |
| 8/05/2019 | Green chilli | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Tebuconazole | 0.059mg/kg |
| 19/06/2019 | Fresh chilli | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Tebuconazole | 0.07mg/kg |
| 28/06/2019 | Cut hyacinth beans | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Profenofos | 0.09mg/kg |
| 19/08/2019 | Spinach Leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Chlorpyrifos | 0.23mg/kg |
| 6/09/2019 | Spinach Leaves | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Chlorpyrifos | 0.09mg/kg |
| 27/11/2019 | Vegetable Ivy Gourd | India | Vadilal Industries Limited | Dimethoate | 0.027mg/kg |
10/2/20: Frozen Spinach Leaves – India – Vadilal Industries Limited, Acephate 0.21mg/kg
10/2/20: Frozen Spinach Leaves – India – Vadilal Industries Limited, Profenofos 0.59mg/kg
9/11/20: Frozen Cut Hyacinth Leaves – India – Vadilal Industries Limited, Profenofos 0.035mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Titan Industrial (Changshu) Foods Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Procymidone
28/3/17: Cauliflower – Titan Industrial (Changshu) Foods Co Ltd (China): Procymidone 0.15mg/kg & Procymidone 0.22mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Tianjin Jinghai Huixin Industry and Trade Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Cyhalothrin, Propiconazole, Pyrimethanil, Thiabendazole, Triadimefon, Triadimenol
| 5/03/2019 | Dried red dates | China | Tianjin Jinghai Huixin Industry And Trade Co Ltd | Carbendazim | 0.78mg/kg |
| 5/03/2019 | Dried red dates | China | Tianjin Jinghai Huixin Industry And Trade Co Ltd | Cyhalothrin | 0.011mg/kg |
| 5/03/2019 | Dried red dates | China | Tianjin Jinghai Huixin Industry And Trade Co Ltd | Propiconazole | 0.37mg/kg |
| 5/03/2019 | Dried red dates | China | Tianjin Jinghai Huixin Industry And Trade Co Ltd | Pyrimethanil | 0.12mg/kg |
| 5/03/2019 | Dried red dates | China | Tianjin Jinghai Huixin Industry And Trade Co Ltd | Thiabendazole | 1mg/kg |
| 5/03/2019 | Dried red dates | China | Tianjin Jinghai Huixin Industry And Trade Co Ltd | Triadimefon | 0.2mg/kg |
| 5/03/2019 | Dried red dates | China | Tianjin Jinghai Huixin Industry And Trade Co Ltd | Triadimenol | 0.08mg/kg |
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
The Fruit Republic Can Tho One Member Co Ltd (Vietnam) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
3/12/19: Dragon Fruit – The Fruit Republic Can Tho One Member Co Ltd (Vietnam): Carbendazim 0.19mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
The Fresh Connection (United States) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbaryl
6/3/19: Red Grapefruit – The Fresh Connection (United States): Carbaryl 0.67mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Thai World Import and Export Co (Thailand) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
31/3/17: Dried Seedless Longan – Thai World Import and Export Co (Thailand): Carbendazim 0.08mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
2019: Thai Thuan Binh Co Ltd (Vietnam) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Chlorpyrifos, Difenconazole, Propiconazole, Tebuconazole, Metalaxyl
| 13/06/2019 | Green chilli | Vietnam | Thai Thuan Binh Co.Ltd | Chlorpyrifos | 0.2mg/kg |
| 13/06/2019 | Green chilli | Vietnam | Thai Thuan Binh Co.Ltd | Difenconazole | 0.23mg/kg |
| 13/06/2019 | Green chilli | Vietnam | Thai Thuan Binh Co.Ltd | Propiconazole | 0.16mg/kg |
| 13/06/2019 | Green chilli | Vietnam | Thai Thuan Binh Co.Ltd | Tebuconazole | 0.095mg/kg |
| 13/06/2019 | Red chilli | Vietnam | Thai Thuan Binh Co.Ltd | Chlorpyrifos | 0.1mg/kg |
| 13/06/2019 | Red chilli | Vietnam | Thai Thuan Binh Co.Ltd | Difenconazole | 0.22mg/kg |
| 13/06/2019 | Red chilli | Vietnam | Thai Thuan Binh Co.Ltd | Metalaxyl | 0.14mg/kg |
| 13/06/2019 | Red chilli | Vietnam | Thai Thuan Binh Co.Ltd | Propiconazole | 0.17mg/kg |
| 13/06/2019 | Red chilli | Vietnam | Thai Thuan Binh Co.Ltd | Tebuconazole | 0.15mg/kg |
17/1/20: Frozen Hot Thai Red Chillies, Vietnam. Thai Thuan Binh Co Ltd Chlorpyrifos 0.042mg/kg
17/1/20: Frozen Hot Thai Red Chillies, Vietnam. Thai Thuan Binh Co Ltd Difenconazole 0.071mg/kg
17/1/20: Frozen Hot Thai Red Chillies, Vietnam. Thai Thuan Binh Co Ltd Difenconazole 0.059mg/kg
17/1/20: Frozen Hot Thai Red Chillies, Vietnam. Thai Thuan Binh Co Ltd Propiconazole 0.11mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Tanaya International Co Ltd (Thailand) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
19/12/18: Frozen Dried Longan – Tanaya International Co Ltd (Thailand): Carbendazim 0.06mg/kg
4/6/19: Frozen Dried Longan – Tanaya International Co Ltd (Thailand): Carbendazim 0.053mg/kg
29/7/19: Frozen Dried Longan – Tanaya International Co Ltd (Thailand): Carbendazim 0.073mg/kg
2/3/20: Frozen Dried Longan – Tanaya International Co Ltd (Thailand): Carbendazim 0.055mg/kg
2/3/20: Frozen Dried Longan – Tanaya International Co Ltd (Thailand): Carbendazim 0.019mg/kg
28/4/20: Frozen Dried Longan – Tanaya International Co Ltd (Thailand): Carbendazim 0.011mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Tan Dong Trade Production Company Limited (Vietnam) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Chlorpyrifos, Difenconazole, Permethrin, Carbendazim, Cyhalothrin, Metalaxyl, Profenofos, Propiconazole
20/2/18: Frozen Red Chilli – Tan Dong Trade Production Company Limited (Vietnam): Carbendazim 0.64mg/kg
20/2/18: Frozen Red Chilli – Tan Dong Trade Production Company Limited (Vietnam): Chlorpyrifos 0.04mg/kg
20/2/18: Frozen Red Chilli – Tan Dong Trade Production Company Limited (Vietnam): Cyhalothrin 0.01mg/kg
20/2/18: Frozen Red Chilli – Tan Dong Trade Production Company Limited (Vietnam): Diefnconazole 0.2mg/kg
20/2/18: Frozen Red Chilli – Tan Dong Trade Production Company Limited (Vietnam): Metalaxyl 0.11mg/kg
20/2/18: Frozen Red Chilli – Tan Dong Trade Production Company Limited (Vietnam): Profenofos 0.33mg/kg
20/2/18: Frozen Red Chilli – Tan Dong Trade Production Company Limited (Vietnam): Propiconazole 0.16mg/kg
24/12/19: Frozen Red Chillies without tails – Tan Dong Trade Production Company Limited (Vietnam): Chlorpyrifos 0.091mg/kg
24/12/19: Frozen Red Chillies without tails – Tan Dong Trade Production Company Limited (Vietnam): Difenconazole 0.16mg/kg
24/12/19: Frozen Red Chillies without tails – Tan Dong Trade Production Company Limited (Vietnam): Permethrin 0.11mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Synergy Lanka Trading Company A.I (Sri Lanka) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
21/11/18: Dehydrated Bitter Gourd – Synergy Lanka Trading Company (Sri Lanka): Carbendazim 0.91mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Sunshine International Co Ltd (Thailand) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Procymidone
13/11/19: Frozen Durian – Sunshine International Co Ltd (Thailand): Procymidone 0.99mg/kg
5/12/19: Durian Monthong – Sunshine International Co Ltd (Thailand): Procymidone 0.18mg/kg
6/2/20: Frozen Durian Monthong Sunshine International Co Ltd (Thailand): Chlorpyrifos 0.072mg/kg
6/2/20: Frozen Durian Monthong Sunshine International Co Ltd (Thailand): Procymidone 0.071mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Siam Greenery Co Ltd (Thailand) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim,
22/3/17: Frozen Whole Durian – Siam Greenery Co Ltd (Thailand): Carbendazim 0.12mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Shouguang Tiancheng Hongli Food Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Procymidone
26/4/17: Frozen Strawberry Pulp – Shouguang Tiancheng Hongli Food Co Ltd (China): Procymidone 0.1mg/kg
3/5/17: Frozen Strawberry Puree – Shouguang Tiancheng Hongli Food Co Ltd (China): Procymidone 0.07mg/kg
11/1/19: Diced Strawberries – Shouguang Tiancheng Hongli Food Co Ltd (China): Procymidone 0.03mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Shantou Lifa Trading Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Propargite, Azoxystrobin, Carbendazim, Difenconazole, Propiconazole, Tebuconazole
18/4/17: Dried Dates – Shantou Lifa Trading Co Ltd (China): Azoxystrobin 0.13mg/kg
18/4/17: Dried Dates – Shantou Lifa Trading Co Ltd (China): Carbendazim 0.49mg/kg
18/4/17: Dried Dates – Shantou Lifa Trading Co Ltd (China): Difenconazole 0.2mg/kg
18/4/17: Dried Dates – Shantou Lifa Trading Co Ltd (China): Propiconazole 0.069mg/kg
18/4/17: Dried Dates – Shantou Lifa Trading Co Ltd (China): Tebuconazole 0.37mg/kg
26/5/17: Seedless Red Dates – Shantou Lifa Trading Co Ltd (China): Propargite 0.12mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Shanghai Xushun Foodstuff Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Paclobutrazol
2/7/18: Frozen Water Mushrooms – Shanghai Xushun Foodstuff Co Ltd (China): Paclobutrazol 0.078mg/kg
21/2/20: Chinese Spinach – Shanghai Xushun Foodstuff Co Ltd (China): Paclobutrazol 0.02mg/kg
6/5/20: Frozen Chinese Spinach – Shanghai Xushun Foodstuff Co Ltd (China): Carbendazim 0.018mg/kg
13/5/20: Frozen Chinese Spinach – Shanghai Xushun Foodstuff Co Ltd (China): Cyhalothrin 0.027mg/kg
13/5/20: Frozen Chinese Spinach – Shanghai Xushun Foodstuff Co Ltd (China): Chlorpyrifos 0.022mg/kg
26/5/20: Frozen Chinese Spinach – Shanghai Xushun Foodstuff Co Ltd (China): Paclobutrazol 0.013mg/kg
12/6/20: Chinese Spinach – Shanghai Xushun Foodstuff Co Ltd (China): Carbendazim 0.08mg/kg
12/6/20: Chinese Spinach – Shanghai Xushun Foodstuff Co Ltd (China): Carbendazim 0.22mg/kg
26/6/20: Frozen Shredded Chinese Spinach – Shanghai Xushun Foodstuff Co Ltd (China): Carbendazim 0.28mg/kg
26/6/20: Frozen Shredded Chinese Spinach – Shanghai Xushun Foodstuff Co Ltd (China): Carbendazim 0.14mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Shanghai Sunqiao Minshen Mushroom Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Difenconazole
4/2/19: Fresh Sugar Snap Peas – Shanghai Sunqiao Minshen Mushroom Co Ltd (China): Difenconazole 0.05mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Shanghai Jx International Trading Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cyhalothrin, Carbendazim
8/5/17: Frozen Chinese Spinach – Shanghai Jx International Trading Co Ltd (China): Cyhalothrin 0.01mg/kg
8/5/17: Frozen Chinese Spinach – Shanghai Jx International Trading Co Ltd (China): Cyhalothrin 0.02mg/kg
5/11/18: Frozen Spinach – Shanghai Jx International Trading Co Ltd (China): Carbendazim 0.072mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Shandong Sinofarm Food Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Thiabendazole, Carbendazim
30/1/17: Fresh Garlic Shoots – Shandong Sinofarm Food Co Ltd (China): Carbendazim 0.12mg/kg
25/10/19: Fresh Garlic Shoots – Shandong Sinofarm Food Co Ltd (China): Thiabendazole 0.34mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Shandong Jinsi Food Co Ltd (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Difenconazole, Tebuconazole,
31/10/17: Seedless Red Dates – Shandong Jinsi Food Co Ltd (China): Carbendazim 0.43mg/kg, Difenconazole 0.35mg/kg, Tebuconazole 0.5mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Sethachon Co Ltd (Thailand) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Chlorpyrifos, Dimeothate
23/3/18: Rosella Leaves – Sethachon Co Ltd (Thailand): Chlorpyrifos 0.083mg/kg
23/3/18: Rosella Leaves – Sethachon Co Ltd (Thailand): Dimethoate 1.5mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Saka Saka Company Limited (Vietnam) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Chlorpyrifos, Difenconazole, Permethrin
27/9/17: Frozen Tiny Red Chilli – Saka Saka Company Limited (Vietnam): Difenconazole 0.16mg/kg
27/9/17: Frozen Tiny Red Chilli – Saka Saka Company Limited (Vietnam): Permethrin 0.11mg/kg
31/10/19: Frozen Purple Corn – Saka Saka Company Limited (Vietnam): Chlorpyrifos 0.12mg/kg
3/6/20: Frozen Sesbania Flowers – Saka Saka Company Limited (Vietnam): Chlorpyrifos 0.066mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Sabjiana Limited (Bangladesh) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cypermethrin
7/6/18: Field Beans – Sabjiana Limited (Bangladesh): Cypermethrin 0.062mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Royal Jubilee Ginseng Farm Inc (Canada) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: DDT, Fludioxonil
30/8/18: Ginseng Fibre – Royal Jubilee Ginseng Farm Inc (Canada): DDT 1mg/kg
30/8/18: Ginseng Fibre – Royal Jubilee Ginseng Farm Inc (Canada): Fludioxonil 0.41mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Rongze Food Manufacturing Co (China) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Acephate
29/11/19: Strawberries IFQ Whole – Rongze Food Manufacturing Co (China): Acephate 0.073mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Reddy’s Export (Fiji) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Deltamethrin, Acephate, Methamidophos
21/9/18: Bael Leaves – Reddy’s Export (Fiji): Deltamethrin 0.72mg/kg
21/9/18: Bael Leaves – Reddy’s Export (Fiji): Deltamethrin 0.39mg/kg
21/9/18: Rosella Leaves – Reddy’s Export (Fiji): Acephate 7.8mg/kg
21/9/18: Rosella Leaves – Reddy’s Export (Fiji): Methamidophos 0.82mg/kg
26/11/18: Rosella Leaves – Reddy’s Export (Fiji): Deltamethrin 0.14mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Rabeena Food (Pvt) Ltd (Sri Lanka) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: 2-Phenylphenol
27/6/17: Tamarind – Rabeena Food (Pvt) Ltd (Sri Lanka): 2-Phenylphenol 0.18mg/kg
30/1/18: Dried Goraka Fruit – Rabeena Food (Pvt) Ltd (Sri Lanka): 2-Phenylphenol 0.18mg/kg
28/2/18: Brindleberry Fruit – Rabeena Food (Pvt) Ltd (Sri Lanka): 2-Phenylphenol 0.13mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Ptn Exotic Produce Co Ltd (Thailand) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Chlorpyrifos
9/5/19: Mangosteen – Ptn Exotic Produce Co Ltd (Thailand) – Chlorpyrifos 0.026mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Pioneer Foods (South Africa) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Thiabendazole
9/10/19: Dried Apricot Fruit Pack –Pioneer Foods (South Africa) – Thiabendazole 0.031mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Parayil Exports (India) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Acephate
4/10/17: Aviyal mix (cut vegetables) – Parayil Exports (India) – Acephate 0.094mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Orouba Agrifoods Processing Co (Egypt) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Chlorpyrifos
4/5/17: Green Okra – Orouba Agrifoods Processing Co (Egypt) – Chlorpyrifos 0.02mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
O-Cha Food Pack Co Ltd (Thailand) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Difenconazole, Chlorpyrifos, Myclobutanil, Propiconazole, Carbaryl, Profenofos
8/6/17: Red Chilli Whole Without Stem – O-Cha Food Pack Co Ltd (Thailand) – Difenconazole 0.25mg/kg
8/6/17: Red Chilli Whole Without Stem – O-Cha Food Pack Co Ltd (Thailand) – Profenofos 0.094mg/kg
22/12/17: Dried Longan Seedless – O-Cha Food Pack Co Ltd (Thailand) – Carbendazim 0.077mg/kg
22/12/17: Red Chilli – O-Cha Food Pack Co Ltd (Thailand) – Difenconazole 0.088mg/kg
22/12/17: Red Chilli – O-Cha Food Pack Co Ltd (Thailand) – Myclobutanil 0.061mg/kg
22/12/17: Red Chilli – O-Cha Food Pack Co Ltd (Thailand) – Propicinazole 0.082mg/kg
29/1/18: Pandan Leaves – O-Cha Food Pack Co Ltd (Thailand) – Chlorpyrifos 0.043mg/kg
29/1/18: Pandan Leaves – O-Cha Food Pack Co Ltd (Thailand) – Difenconazole 0.078mg/kg
29/1/18: Pandan Leaves – O-Cha Food Pack Co Ltd (Thailand) – Difenconazole 0.39mg/kg
12/2/18: Red Chilli – O-Cha Food Pack Co Ltd (Thailand) – Carbaryl 0.068mg/kg
1/2/19: Red Chilli – O-Cha Food Pack Co Ltd (Thailand) – Difenconazole 0.26mg/kg
1/2/19: Red Chilli – O-Cha Food Pack Co Ltd (Thailand) – Propiconazole 0.26mg/kg
10/10/19: Frozen Pandan Leaf – O-Cha Food Pack Co Ltd (Thailand) – Difenconazole 0.054mg/kg
5/12/19: Dried Longan Seedless – O-Cha Food Pack Co Ltd (Thailand) – Carbendazim 0.06mg/kg
7/1/20: Frozen Pandan Leaves – O-Cha Food Pack Co Ltd (Thailand) – Fludioxinil 0.03mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Noble Marketing Co Ltd (Thailand) – Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
28/2/17: Thai Durian Fruit – Noble Marketing Co Ltd (Thailand) – Carbendazim 0.11mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
New Lamthong Food Industries Co Ltd (Thailand) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Cypermethrin, Metalaxyl
18/7/17: Dried Longan – New Lamthong Food Industries Co Ltd (Thailand) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.096mg/kg
5/3/19: Rosella Leaves – New Lamthong Food Industries Co Ltd (Thailand) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 1.2mg/kg
5/3/19: Rosella Leaves – New Lamthong Food Industries Co Ltd (Thailand) – Pesticide: Cypermethrin 0.8mg/kg
5/3/19: Rosella Leaves – New Lamthong Food Industries Co Ltd (Thailand) – Pesticide: Metalaxyl 0.2mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Nam Hai Company (Vietnam) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Difenconazole, Profenofos
28/2/17: Frozen small red chilli – Nam Hai Company (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Profenofos 0.14mg/kg
16/5/17: Frozen small red chilli – Nam Hai Company (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Difenconazole 0.077mg/kg
16/5/17: Frozen small red chilli – Nam Hai Company (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Difenconazole 0.1mg/kg
7/6/17: Frozen small red chilli without stem – Nam Hai Company (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Difenconazole 0.098mg/kg
7/6/17: Frozen small red chilli without stem – Nam Hai Company (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Profenofos 0.34mg/kg
17/5/18: Frozen small red chilli – Nam Hai Company (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Difenconazole 0.06mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Nagy Foods (Egypt) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cyhalothrin
27/1/17: Fresh Lemons – Nagy Foods (Egypt) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.04mg/kg
6/4/17: Oranges – Nagy Foods (Egypt) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.02mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Mt Company Ltd (Vietnam) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Chlorpyrifos, Difenconazole, Propiconazole
23/10/17: Frozen red chilli – Mt Company Ltd (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.01mg/kg
23/10/17: Frozen red chilli – Mt Company Ltd (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Difenconazole 0.34mg/kg
23/10/17: Frozen red chilli – Mt Company Ltd (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Propiconazole 0.58mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Minh Anh International Co Ltd (Vietnam) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Chlorpyrifos, Difenconazole, Acephate,
26/4/18: Frozen small mixed chilli – Minh Anh International Co Ltd (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.11mg/kg
26/4/18: Frozen small mixed chilli – Minh Anh International Co Ltd (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.047mg/kg
26/4/18: Frozen small mixed chilli – Minh Anh International Co Ltd (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Difenconazole 0.076mg/kg
4/6/18: Frozen red chilli – Minh Anh International Co Ltd (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.015mg/kg
4/6/18: Frozen red chilli – Minh Anh International Co Ltd (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Difenconazole 0.083mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Ptn Exotic Produce Co Ltd (Thailand) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Chlorpyrifos
8/7/19: Mangosteens – Ptn Exotic Produce Co Ltd (Thailand) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.3mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Manafez International (Saudi Arabia) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Cypermethrin, Cyhalothrin
3/5/19: Premium Dates – Manafez International (Saudi Arabia) – Pesticide: Cypermethrin 0.17mg/kg
12/11/19: Fresh Dates – Manafez International (Saudi Arabia) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.06mg/kg
12/11/19: Sukkary Fresh Dates – Manafez International (Saudi Arabia) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.03mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Man A Frozen Foods Co Ltd (Thailand) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
10/1/17: Dried Longan – Man A Frozen Foods Co Ltd (Thailand) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.09mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Mahdavieh Export Co. (Iran) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Propargite
18/4/17: Sayer Dates – Mahdavieh Export Co. (Iran) – Pesticide: Propargite 0.12mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Liang Pin Pu Zi Industry Food Co Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Cyhalothrin, Cypermethrin, Difenconazole, Pyraclostrobin, Tebuconazole
7/9/18: Instant Dates – Liang Pin Pu Zi Industry Food Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.34mg/kg, Cyhalothrin 0.05mg/kg, Cypermethrin 0.25mg/kg, Difenconazole 0.18mg/kg, Pyraclostrobin 0.16mg/kg, Tebuconazole 0.19mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Laiyang Shenzhouyiwei Foodstuff Co Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Procymidone
26/7/18: Strawberries –Laiyang Shenzhouyiwei Foodstuff Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Procymidone 0.005mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Laiwu Taifeng Foods Co Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cyholathrin, Thiamethoxam
9/3/17: Asian Pear – Laiwu Taifeng Foods Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.021mg/kg
1/9/17: Peeled Onions – Laiwu Taifeng Foods Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Thiamethoxam 0.031mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Labasa Farm Fresh (Fiji) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Acephate, Methamidophos
25/6/19: Frozen Cowpeas – Labasa Farm Fresh (Fiji) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.31mg/kg
25/6/19: Frozen Cowpeas – Labasa Farm Fresh (Fiji) – Pesticide: Methamidophos 0.098mg/kg
17/4/20: Long Beans – Labasa Farm Fresh (Fiji) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.81mg/kg
17/4/20: Long Beans – Labasa Farm Fresh (Fiji) – Pesticide: Methamidophos 0.15mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Kohinoor Foods Ltd (India) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Buprofezin
23/3/17: Basmati Rice – Kohinoor Foods Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Buprofezin 0.066mg/kg
1/2/18: Basmati Rice – Kohinoor Foods Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Buprofezin 0.024mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Kkr Agro Mills (P) Ltd (India) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: 2-Phenylphenol
6/2/19: Tamarind – Kkr Agro Mills (P) Ltd (India) – Pesticide: 2-Phenylphenol 0.14mg/kg
26/8/19: Cambodge Dried Tamarind – Kkr Agro Mills (P) Ltd (India) – Pesticide: 2-Phenylphenol 0.25mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Kashan Enterprises (Pakistan) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Indoxacarb
26/7/18: Mangoes – Kashan Enterprises (Pakistan) – Pesticide: Indoxacarb
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Kaelen Phils Inc (Philippines) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Profenofos, Chlorpyrifos
20/2/18: Jute Leaves – Kaelen Phils Inc (Philippines) – Pesticide: Profenofos 0.96mg/kg
20/2/18: Jute Leaves – Kaelen Phils Inc (Philippines) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.089mg/kg
20/2/18: Jute Leaves – Kaelen Phils Inc (Philippines) – Pesticide: Profenofos 0.28mg/kg
11/8/20: Jute Leaves – Kaelen Phils Inc (Philippines) – Pesticide: Profenofos 0.084mg/kg
11/8/20: Jute Leaves – Kaelen Phils Inc (Philippines) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.68mg/kg
15/10/20: Jute Leaves – Kaelen Phils Inc (Philippines) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.031mg/kg
15/10/20: Jute Leaves – Kaelen Phils Inc (Philippines) – Pesticide: Profenofos 0.18mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Jinxiang Hongyu Freezing and Storage Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Iprodione
10/5/18: Garlic Shoots – Jinxiang Hongyu Freezing and Storage Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Iprodione 0.85mg/kg
Source: AQIS Failing Food Surveys. Department of Agriculture Australia
Jining Pengjie Trading Co Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Propiconazole, Thiamethoxam
22/1/19: Fresh Sugar Snap Peas – JIangmen Junying Food Co., Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.14mg/kg
22/1/19: Fresh Sugar Snap Peas – JIangmen Junying Food Co., Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Propiconazole 0.085mg/kg
22/1/19: Fresh Sugar Snap Peas – JIangmen Junying Food Co., Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Thiamethoxam 0.035mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Jiangmen Junying Food Co., Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Tebuconazole
25/7/19: Dried Longan – JIangmen Junying Food Co., Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Tebuconazole 0.06mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
JIang Hua Yao Automonous County Hongu Park Huafa Agricultural Products (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
10/3/17: Fresh Sugar Snap Peas – JIang Hua Yao Automonous County Hongu Park Huafa Agricultural Products (China) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.07mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Jasmine Vineyards Incorporated (United States) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Propargite
17/10/19: Fresh Grapes – Jasmine Vineyards Inorporated (United States) – Pesticide: Propargite 2.7mg/kg
17/10/19: Fresh Grapes – Jasmine Vineyards Inorporated (United States) – Pesticide: Propargite 1.4mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Iprona Ag-Spa (Italy) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Fludioxonil, Tebuconazole
23/12/19: Elderberry Concentrate – Iprona Ag-Spa (Italy) – Pesticide: Fludioxonil 0.024mg/kg
23/12/19: Elderberry Concentrate – Iprona Ag-Spa (Italy) – Pesticide: Tebuconazole 0.12mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Innovative Cuisine (India) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Azinphos-Methyl, Chlorpyrifos, Fenvalerate, Monocrotophos, Hexaconazole, Cyhalothrin, Propiconazole, Tebuconazole, Phosmet, Cypermethrin, Carbendazim, Profenofos, Dimethoate
20/4/18: Cut Guar Beans – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Azinphos Methyl 0.095mg/kg & 0.08mg/kg
20/4/18: Fenugreek leaves – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.173mg/kg & 0.08mg/kg
20/4/18: Hot Green Chllies – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Phosmet 0.191mg/kg
29/8/18: Green Chllies – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Hexaconazole 0.058mg/kg
5/10/18: Green Chllies – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.175mg/kg
5/10/18: Green Chllies – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Propiconazole 0.352mg/kg
19/12/18: Green Chllies – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Tebuconazole 0.15mg/kg
1/3/19: Indian Flat Beans – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.11mg/kg
1/3/19: Indian Flat Beans – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Fenvalerate 0.53mg/kg
1/3/19: Indian Flat Beans – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.26mg/kg
1/3/19: Indian Flat Beans – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.26mg/kg
10/4/19: Frozen Spinach – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.28mg/kg
16/4/19: Indian Flat Beans – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Cypermethrin 0.14mg/kg
16/4/19: Indian Flat Beans – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Fenvalerate 0.58mg/kg
23/5/19: Indian Flat Beans – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Cypermethrin 0.08mg/kg
12/6/19: Indian Flat Beans – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.05mg/kg
2/7/19: Indian Flat Beans – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Cypermethrin 0.58mg/kg
2/7/19: Indian Flat Beans – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Profenofos 0.1mg/kg
23/10/19: Parval (pointed gourd)- Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Dimethoate 0.022mg/kg
25/11/19: Indian Flat Beans (surti papdi)- Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Profenofos 0.09mg/kg
24/12/19: Frozen Surti Beans Whole – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.02mg/kg
24/12/19: Frozen Surti Beans Whole – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Fenvalerate 0.56mg/kg
24/12/19: Frozen Surti Beans Whole – Innovative Cuisine (India) – Pesticide: Monocrotophos 0.07mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Hyper Fresh International for Export (Egypt) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cyhalothrin
18/4/17: Fresh Mandarins – Hyper Fresh International for Export (Egypt) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.04mg/kg & 0.08mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Hoang Phat Fruit Company (Vietnam) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
26/2/18: Dragon Fruit – Hoang Phat Fruit Company (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.37mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
H-Htet Company Ltd (Myanmar) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Metalaxyl, Chlorpyrifos
23/1/18: Fresh Betel Leaves – Harihar Foods Pvt. Ltd (Myanmar) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.23mg/kg
23/1/18: Fresh Betel Leaves – Harihar Foods Pvt. Ltd (Myanmar) – Pesticide: Metalaxyl 0.3mg/kg
29/3/18: Fresh Betel Leaf – Harihar Foods Pvt. Ltd (Myanmar) – Pesticide: Metalaxyl 0.13mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Harihar Foods Pvt. Ltd (India) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
4/6/18: Dried Grapes – Harihar Foods Pvt. Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 1.7mg/kg
30/8/19: Golden Raisins – Harihar Foods Pvt. Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.36mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Haoxiangni Dates Enterprise Co. Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Bifenthrin, Propargite, Tebuconazole
25/7/17: Dates – Haoxiangni Dates Enterprise Co. Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Bifenthrin 0.041mg/kg
25/7/17: Dates – Haoxiangni Dates Enterprise Co. Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Propargite 0.678mg/kg
25/7/17: Dates – Haoxiangni Dates Enterprise Co. Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Tebuconazole 0.052mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Guzel Can Gida Tarim Urunleri Ins. San Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti (Turkey) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Fenvalerate
10/12/18: Dried Apricot – Guzel Can Gida Tarim Urunleri Ins. San Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti (Turkey) – Pesticide: Fenvalerate 0.113mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Guangzhou Lu Ken Produce Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cyhalothrin
17/5/18: Fresh Onion Flowers – Guangzhou Lu Ken Produce Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.12mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Guangdong Zhongshan Guzhen Lihua Farming Byproduct Factory (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Chlorpyrifos
18/5/17: Dried Longan Fruit – Guangdong Zhongshan Guzhen Lihua Farming Byproduct Factory (China) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.2mg/kg, Chlorpyrifos 0.04mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
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Guangdong Zhongshan Guzhen Lihua Nong Fu Factory (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Cyhalothrin
13/5/20: Dried Hawthorn Fruit – Guangdong Zhongshan Guzhen Lihua Nong Fu Factory (China) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.1mg/kg
13/5/20: Dried Hawthorn Fruit – Guangdong Zhongshan Guzhen Lihua Nong Fu Factory (China) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.02mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Guang Dong Jiexi Maolin Food Co Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Tebuconazole
27/9/19: Dried Hawthorn Fruit – Guang Dong Jiexi Maolin Food Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.65mg/kg
27/9/19: Dried Hawthorn Fruit – Guang Dong Jiexi Maolin Food Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Tebuconazole 0.12mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Greenroof Design Co Ltd (Thailand) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
1/5/19: Green Mangosteens – Greenroof Design Co Ltd (Thailand) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.092mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Acephate, Monocrotophos, Chlorpyrifos
1/6/17: Okra – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.088mg/kg
1/6/17: Okra – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Monocrotophos 0.091mg/kg
18/7/17: Baby Okra – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.13mg/kg
18/7/17: Baby Okra – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Monocrotophos 0.2mg/kg
18/7/17: Baby Okra – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.053mg/kg
18/7/17: Baby Okra – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Monocrotophos 0.056mg/kg
16/11/17: Baby Okra – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.03mg/kg
6/12/17: Cut Okra – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.06mg/kg
6/12/17: Cut Okra – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Monocrotophos 0.075mg/kg
9/1/18: Baby Okra – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.03mg/kg
9/1/18: Cut Okra – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.07mg/kg
12/4/18: Baby Okra – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.17mg/kg
12/4/18: Baby Okra – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Monocrotophos 0.11mg/kg
18/12/19: Frozen Spinach – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.56mg/kg
15/10/19: Spinach – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.068mg/kg
26/2/20: Frozen Spinach – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.33mg/kg
26/2/20: Frozen Spinach – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.9mg/kg
26/2/20: Frozen Spinach – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.28mg/kg
26/2/20: Frozen Spinach – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Profenofos 0.36mg/kg
26/2/20: Frozen Spinach – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Profenofos 0.36mg/kg
24/3/20: Bhindi (Baby Okra) – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Monocrotophos 0.073mg/kg
24/3/20: Frozen Spinach – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.67mg/kg
24/3/20: Frozen Spinach – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Profenofos 0.034mg/kg
24/3/20: Frozen Surti Papdi (whole indian beans) – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Profenofos 0.047mg/kg
3/4/20: Frozen Spinach – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.31mg/kg
16/4/20: Frozen Spinach – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.38mg/kg
29/4/20: Frozen Spinach – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.76mg/kg
13/5/20: Baby Okra – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.012mg/kg
18/5/20: Frozen Spinach – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.76mg/kg
18/5/20: Frozen Spinach – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Profenofos 0.07mg/kg
18/5/20: Frozen Spinach – Global Gourmet Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.056mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Givrex (Egypt) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Chlorpyrifos, Carbendazim
20/9/17: Frozen Cut Green Beans – Givrex (Egypt) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.063mg/kg
11/4/18: Cut Green Beans – Givrex (Egypt) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.015mg/kg
24/4/20: Okra small – Givrex Robert Mansour & Co (Egypt) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.02mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Gia Minh Company Limited (Vietnam) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Difenconazole, Hexaconazole, Profenofos
28/3/17: Frozen small red chilli – Gia Minh Company Limited (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Difenconazole 0.092mg/kg, Hexaconazole 0.057mg/kg, Profenofos 0.41mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Gaozhou City Mingzhu Fruit and Vegetable Co., Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Chlorpyrifos, Cypermethrin, Iprodione
7/6/17: Fresh Chinese Lychee – Gaozhou City Mingzhu Fruit and Vegetable Co.,Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.2mg/kg, Chlorpyrifos 0.2mg/kg, Cypermethrin 0.08mg/kg, Iprodione 3mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Gaoming Hui Sheng Feng Foods Trading Company of Foshan City (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Tebuconazole
3/5/17: Dried Red Dates – Gaoming Hui Sheng Feng Foods Trading Company of Foshan City (China) – Pesticide: Tebuconazole 0.14mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Gaomi Ruifeng Foods Co Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Cyhalothrin
23/3/18: Frozen Chopped Spinach – Gaomi Ruifeng Foods Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.068mg/kg
30/1/19: Chopped Spinach – Gaomi Ruifeng Foods Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.052mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Future Agrico for Investment (Egypt) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cyhalothrin
13/3/18: Fresh Oranges – Future Agrico for Investment (Egypt) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.04mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Fu Hong Food Enterprise Co Ltd (Taiwan) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Bifenthrin
1/2/18: Boiled Soya Beans – Fu Hong Food Enterprise Co. Ltd (Taiwan) – Pesticide: Bifenthrin 0.032mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Frutisma (Colombia) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
20/7/18: Blackberry Pulp – Frutisima (Colombia) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.49mg/kg
4/10/18: Blackberry Pulp – Frutisima (Colombia) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.28mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Fresh Jasmines Export and Import Pvt Ltd (India) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Triadimefon, Chlorpyrifos, Hexaconazole, Metalaxyl
2/10/19: Fresh Betel Leaves – Fresh Jasmines Export and Import Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Triadimefon 0.058mg/kg
2/10/19: Fresh Betel Leaves – Fresh Jasmines Export and Import Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Triadimefon 0.058mg/kg
25/10/19: Fresh Betel Leaves – Fresh Jasmines Export and Import Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.043mg/kg
25/10/19: Fresh Betel Leaves – Fresh Jasmines Export and Import Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Hexaconazole 0.12mg/kg
25/10/19: Fresh Betel Leaves – Fresh Jasmines Export and Import Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Metalaxyl 0.41mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Four Seasons Food Co Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Procymidone
26/11/18: Strawberries – Four Seasons Food Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Procymidone 0.045mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Food Alliance for Exporting Agricultural Crops (Egypt) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cyhalothrin
28/3/18: Naval Oranges – Food Alliance for Exporting Agricultural Crops (Egypt) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.23mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Finns Frozen Foods (India) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Dimethoate, Profenofos, Chlorpyrifos, Cypermethrin
23/5/18: Chopped Spinach – Finns Frozen Foods (India) – Pesticide: Dimethoate 0.086mg/kg
24/9/18: Chopped Spinach – Finns Frozen Foods (India) – Pesticide: Dimethoate 0.075mg/kg
20/11/18: Chopped Spinach – Finns Frozen Foods (India) – Pesticide: Dimethoate 0.025mg/kg
20/11/18: Chopped Spinach – Finns Frozen Foods (India) – Pesticide: Profenofos 0.08mg/kg
21/12/18: Chopped Spinach – Finns Frozen Foods (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.28mg/kg
16/7/19: Bitter Gourd – Finns Frozen Foods (India) – Pesticide: Dimethoate 0.026mg/kg
16/7/19: Indian Beans (val papadi) – Finns Frozen Foods (India) – Pesticide: Cypermethrin 0.21mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Ernteband Fruchtsaft Gmbh (Germany) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
11/9/17: Strawberry Juice Concentrate – Ernteband Fruchtsaft (Germany) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.23mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Elbaraka Fruit for Import and Export (Egypt) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cyhalothrin
1/3/18: Fresh Naval Oranges – Elbaraka Fruit for Import and Export (Egypt) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.03mg/kg
1/3/18: Fresh Naval Oranges – Elbaraka Fruit for Import and Export (Egypt) – Pesticide: Cypermethrin 0.38mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
El Waha Co for Export and Supply Agriculture Products (Egypt) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cyhalotrin
17/4/18: Mandarins – El Waha Co For Export and Supply Agriculture Products (Egypt) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.059mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
El Rawan Co for Import and Export (Egypt) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cyhalotrin
1/3/19: Fresh Oranges – El Rawan Co For Import and Export (Egypt) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.15mg/kg
5/3/20: Fresh Naval Oranges – El Rawan Co For Import and Export (Egypt) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.071mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Dt-Pro Co.,Ltd (Vietnam) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim
3/7/18: Fresh Lychees – Dt-Pro Co., Ltd (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.075mg/kg
5/5/20: Fresh Chilled Mango – Dt-Pro Co., Ltd (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Cypermethrin 0.093mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Desert Valley Dates Inc (United States) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Hexythiazox
8/4/19: Dates – Desert Valley Dates Inc (United States) – Pesticide: Hexythiazox 0.87mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Chuanzhen Industry Co Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Thiamethoxam
4/3/19: Dried Long Beans – Chuanzhen Industry Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Thiamethoxam 0.3mg/kg
4/3/19: Dried Long Beans – Chuanzhen Industry Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Thiamethoxam 0.3mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Chengdu Qilihong Food Co. Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Cyhalothrin, Myclobutanil
23/5/18: Red Jujube (Chinese Red Dates) – Chengdu Qilihong Food Co. Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.06mg/kg
23/5/18: Red Jujube (Chinese Red Dates) – Chengdu Qilihong Food Co. Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Myclobutanil 0.41mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Chanh Thu Export and Import Fruit Company (Vietnam) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Azoxystrobin, Difenconazole
11/11/19: Fresh Longans – Chanh Thu Export and Import Fruit Company (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Azoxystrobin 0.18mg/kg
11/11/19: Fresh Longans – Chanh Thu Export and Import Fruit Company (Vietnam) – Pesticide: Difenconazole 0.11mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Cape Dried Fruit Packers (South Africa) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Thiabendazole
8/6/17: Dried Apricots – Cape Dried Fruit Packers (South Africa) – Pesticide: Thiabendazole 0.076mg/kg
3/4/18: Dried Apricots – Cape Dried Fruit Packers (South Africa) – Pesticide: Thiabendazole 0.11mg/kg
4/4/18: Dried Apricots – Cape Dried Fruit Packers (South Africa) – Pesticide: Thiabendazole 0.076mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Cangzhou Ruifeng Date Product Co Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for: Carbendazim, Cyhalothrin, Cypermethrin, Difenconazole, Myclobutanil, Propiconazole, Tebuconazole,
28/8/18: Red Pitted Dates – Cangzhou Ruifeng Date Product Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.49mg/kg, Cyhalothrin 0.02mg/kg, Cypermethrin 0.26mg/kg, Difenconazole 0.34mg/kg, Myclobutanil 0.21mg/kg, Propiconazole 0.06mg/kg, Tebuconazole 0.71mg/kg
11/10/19: Red Pitted Dates – Cangzhou Ruifeng Date Product Co Ltd (China) – Carbendazim 0.07mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Bozhou Haomen Chinese Medicine Co Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for Cypermethrin
19/9/19: Dried Chinese Dates – Bozhou Haomen Chinese Medicine Co Ltd (China) – Pesticide: Cypermethrin 0.11mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Bethany Food (Korea) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for Bifenthrin, Cyhalothrin, Hexaconazole, Iprodione, Paclobutrazol, Tebuconazole, Tebufenozide, Triadimefon, Triadimenol
11/12/18: Dried Jujube – Bethany Food (Korea) – Pesticide: Bifenthrin 0.07mg/kg
11/12/18: Dried Jujube – Bethany Food (Korea) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.026mg/kg
11/12/18: Dried Jujube – Bethany Food (Korea) – Pesticide: Hexaconazole 0.5mg/kg
11/12/18: Dried Jujube – Bethany Food (Korea) – Pesticide: Iprodione 0.11mg/kg
11/12/18: Dried Jujube – Bethany Food (Korea) – Pesticide: Paclobutrazol 0.05mg/kg
11/12/18: Dried Jujube – Bethany Food (Korea) – Pesticide: Tebuconazole 0.18mg/kg
11/12/18: Dried Jujube – Bethany Food (Korea) – Pesticide: Tebufenozide 0.12mg/kg
11/12/18: Dried Jujube – Bethany Food (Korea) – Pesticide: Triadimefon 0.35mg/kg
11/12/18: Dried Jujube – Bethany Food (Korea) – Pesticide: Triadimenol 0.3mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Best Fruit Co Ltd (Thailand) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for Chlorpyrifos, Carbendazim
26/10/17: Fresh Longan – Best Fruit Co Ltd (Thailand) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.064mg/kg
26/10/17: Fresh Longan – Best Fruit Co Ltd (Thailand) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.042mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Berrynice Limitada (Chile) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for Chlorpyrifos
31/8/18: Frozen raspberries – Baoding City Just Foods (China) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.016mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Baoding City Just Foods Co. Ltd (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for Paclobutrazol
19/7/18: Strawberries – Baoding City Just Foods (China) – Pesticide: Paclobutrazol 0.03mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Ays Mfg Co Ltd (Myanmar) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for Chlorpyrifos, Cypermethrin,
29/3/19: Mung dal – Ays Mfg Co Ltd (Myanmar) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.27mg/kg
29/3/19: Mung dhal – Ays Mfg Co Ltd (Myanmar) – Pesticide: Cypermethrin 0.13mg/kg
5/6/19: Mung Chilka Split – Ays Mfg Co Ltd (Myanmar) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.19mg/kg
5/6/19: Mung Chilka Split – Ays Mfg Co Ltd (Myanmar) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.03mg/kg
9/7/19: Split Mung Beans – Ays Mfg Co Ltd (Myanmar) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.33mg/kg
9/7/19: Split Mung Beans – Ays Mfg Co Ltd (Myanmar) – Pesticide: Cypermethrin 0.06mg/kg
22/8/19: Toor dal (pigeon peas) – Ays Mfg Co Ltd (Myanmar) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.12mg/kg
7/1/20: Toor Dal – Ays Mfg Co Ltd (Myanmar) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.038mg/kg
20/5/20: Toor Dal – Ays Mfg Co Ltd (Myanmar) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.027mg/kg
20/5/20: Toor Dal – Ays Mfg Co Ltd (Myanmar) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.042mg/kg
12/6/20: Ural Dal (black lentils) – Ays Mfg Co Ltd (Myanmar) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.033mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Asia Foods Nanjing Co Ld (China) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for Carbendazim, Thiamethoxam
13/3/18: Frozen Baby Seasoned Baby Soybean – Edamame (China) – Pesticide: Carbendazim 0.092mg/kg
13/3/18: Frozen Baby Seasoned Baby Soybean – Edamame (China) – Pesticide: Thiamethoxam 0.082mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Arctic Agro Foods Pvt Ltd (India) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for Monocrotophos, Tebuconazole, Difenconazole
15/8/19: Frozen Green Chilli Arctic Agro Foods Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Monocrotophos 0.07mg/kg
15/8/19: Frozen Green Chilli Arctic Agro Foods Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Tebuconazole 0.13mg/kg
3/12/19: Frozen Green Chilli’s Arctic Agro Foods Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Difenconazole 0.17mg/kg
28/2/20: Frozen Green Chilli’s Arctic Agro Foods Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Tebuconazole 0.08mg/kg
18/3/20: Frozen Green Chilli’s Arctic Agro Foods Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.02mg/kg
18/3/20: Frozen Green Chilli’s Arctic Agro Foods Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.03mg/kg
18/3/20: Frozen Green Chilli’s Arctic Agro Foods Pvt Ltd (India) – Pesticide: Tebuconazole 0.07mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Agro Egypt for Agricultural Products (Egypt) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for Cyhalothrin
22/2/18: Fresh Naval Oranges. Agro Egypt for Agricultural Products (Egypt) – Pesticide: Cyhalothrin 0.04mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Agricola Los Batros Sa (Chile) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for Procymidone
5/1/18: Mixed Berries. Agricola Los Batros Sa (Chile) – Pesticide: Procymidone 0.045mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Agricola La Venta (Peru) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for Methomyl
26/5/17: Fresh Asparagus. Agricola La Venta (Peru) – Pesticide: Methomyl 0.66mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Aerath Business Corporation (India) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for Acephate
14/9/18: Okra Cut. Aerath Business Corporation (India) – Pesticide: Acephate 3.9mg/kg
26/7/19: Frozen Cut Okra. Aerath Business Corporation (India) – Pesticide: Acephate 0.087mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Adf Foods (India) Exported Food breaching Australian MRL’s for Chlorpyrifos, Parathion Ethyl
22/2/18: Cut Okra. Adf Foods (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.19mg/kg
3/1/19: Whole Green Chilli’s. Adf Foods (India) – Pesticide: Parathion Ethyl 0.04mg/kg
15/4/19: Indian Flat Beans. Adf Foods (India) – Pesticide: Chlorpyrifos 0.04mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
Araththi Exports Exported Raisins breaching Australian MRL’s for Carbendazim
26/4/18: Dried Raisins. Aarththi Exports India – Pesticide Carbendazim 0.83mg/kg
Source Failing Food Report – Australian Department of Agriculture (AQIS)
https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-07-26/chemicals-on-crops-jeopardise-export-markets/11270722
An industry group is warning farmers that they are jeopardising overseas markets by breaching maximum residue levels, resulting in too much chemical found on the end product.
The European Commission describes a maximum residue level (MRL) “as the highest level of a pesticide residue that is legally tolerated in or on food or feed when pesticides are applied correctly”.
It is not just grain crops that have MRLs.
All products from fruit and vegetable crops to meat can have traces of pesticides.
Paul McIntosh from Pulse Australia and the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative said while Australia had a 98.5 per cent to 99 per cent compliance rate, it was the 1 per cent that were causing disruptions.
“It’s a big issue and it’s really starting to impact on some of our export markets, particularly for our pulse crops overseas,” Mr McIntosh said.
“The issue is we are getting picked up on [being over] our MRLs … particularly with our chickpeas and our mung beans.
“We can’t afford that 1 or 1.5 per cent, we need to get it perfect, we need to be 100 per cent now.
“If we don’t change and the crops go overseas — our clean and green image is going to be severely damaged and we are going to restrict markets.
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) recently fined a farmer for the alleged incorrect use of pesticides on stored barley grain.
Doolin Farming at North Star was fined $3,500 after the EPA was alerted to elevated phosphine residues in a delivery to Graincorp in Queensland.
In a written statement the EPA said “it is alleged the barley grower had not complied with several requirements relating to the use of pesticides — including that the farmer was not following the directions for use on the pesticide labels, did not hold a current accreditation to use pesticide and did not make a record of the application of the pesticide.”
Srinivas Boyapalli is the Trading and Export Manager for Olam Australia, a company which exports pulses, chickpeas, fava beans, mung beans and lentils.
Mr Boyapalli said the current attention on glyphosate meant countries were taking extra notice of maximum residue levels.
“We have seen one particular issue last year with lentils, which went to India,” he said.
“The importer tested the product and it came out with a glyphosate residue limit [breach] and it was reported to the government, and then the government said the cargo had to be returned or dumped.
“It costs hundreds of thousands of dollars to take back [or dump] rejected cargo.”
However, Mr Boyapalli explained this incident was particularly difficult because India did not have a clear MRL set for glyphosate.
“When they don’t have a maximum residue level it defaults to zero,” he said.
“If it reverts back to zero tolerance it cuts out the trade … when our growers are using glyphosate here to control the weeds.”
Most countries set their own MRL, making it difficult for marketers with the levels constantly changing.
Mr Boyapalli said there is a push for each country to set a standard MRL to make it clear for agricultural marketers.
“Global Pulse Confederation (GPC) is the peak global body and it is working with all countries to have a standardised MRL,” he said.
“GPC [is also] lobbying governments and the United Nations body to accept the minimum residue level limits for all pulse commodities.
“It would be much easier for the trade because if we are sending lentils to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh — it should be the same and it would be easy to follow and easy to explain to growers what the limits are.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-09/bellarine-peninsula-cancer-cluster-senate-inquiry-begins/11931164
Illness has been a major part of Danielle Livingstone’s life.
The palliative care nurse spends her working hours caring for the terminally ill, her adult daughter has Crohn’s disease, her son had ulcerative colitis and three years ago Ms Livingstone was diagnosed with breast cancer.
The idyllic riverside court where she lived in Barwon Heads, on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula, had 10 houses and multiple cases of cancer and auto-immune disease.
And after a number of young Barwon Heads locals died from cancer in the space of just a few years, she, like many others in the small coastal community, became concerned the region’s farming history or mosquito spraying programs could have contributed to an increased level of illness.
Amid the community angst, both candidates for a tightly-fought election campaign in the ultra-marginal seat of Corangamite promised a Senate inquiry to investigate the issue.
Ms Livingstone said the inquiry was needed.
“There’s been a lot of community talk,” she said.
“There’s been conversations, many conversations, over the years like ‘is this healthy?'”
Mangroves behind Ms Livingstone’s yard were routinely treated with chemicals by the Bellarine Shire and later the City of Greater Geelong — often at the request of the community, who wanted to keep the mosquitoes at bay and minimise the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
It included aerial treatment, where pellets were dropped from helicopters.
“Where we were was a very heavily sprayed area,” she said.
“You would see the helicopters dropping the pellets.
“You would wake up in the morning and there’d be this low, sort of fog around Barwon Heads.”
Ms Livingstone became particularly concerned when she saw the reported cases of cancer and auto-immune disease plotted out on a map of Barwon Heads.
“It blew my mind. I was shocked, really, really shocked,” she said.
It’s a community fear that authorities have been trying hard to placate in recent years.
The City of Greater Geelong has repeatedly said there was “no scientific basis” to claims linking mosquito treatment to human health impacts, even hosting community meetings to answer questions from frightened residents.
Planning and development director Gareth Smith said any suggestions of a link were “irresponsible” and had the potential to hurt those who had suffered from the impact of serious disease.
“All of the chemicals used in our mosquito treatment programs have been approved as safe products by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority,” he said.
“These products only affect mosquito larvae and do not harm people, pets or the general environment.”
But he also said council could “empathise” with the community, which was still hurting.
“Sadly, the occurrence of cancer and immunological diseases is not uncommon in any community,” he said.
“The devastating impacts can be widespread and long-lasting.”
The Senate inquiry is now open and will investigate the possibility of a cancer cluster on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Submissions close at the end of this month, public hearings will follow and a report is due in August.
But this will not be the first time a government agency has investigated claims of a cancer cluster in the popular holiday spot, located about 90 minutes south of Melbourne.
In January 2019, Victoria’s chief health officer initiated a review of cancer incidence rates for total cancers; breast and liver cancer; and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, brain cancers and leukaemia.
It used data from the Australian Cancer Atlas and found “no evidence of a higher rate of cancer overall” and “no high number of the specific cancers of interest” on the Bellarine Peninsula than expected based on the average cancer rate in Australia.
A Cancer Council Victoria report from October 2019 also found “no substantive evidence of increased [cancer] incidence” across the peninsula.
This finding was endorsed by an expert advisory group established by the state’s Health Department.
Concerns about possible soil contamination from dieldrin — a pesticide previously used on farms which can contaminate the soil for decades — also prompted the Education Department and WorkSafe to conduct soil tests at Bellarine Secondary College, in the nearby town of Drysdale, in 2018, in a bid to allay community concerns stemming from the fact that a number of the young people who became sick had attended the school.
The report found pesticides, including dieldrin, were found in the soil, but in levels below what is considered harmful to human health.
The Senate inquiry will be chaired by Greens senator Rachel Siewert and will look at residents’ concerns, the incidence of cancer in the area, possible environmental factors and the Victorian chief health officer’s investigation.
Local surf shop owner Ross Harrison, who has led the public campaign for answers, said previous data analyses have not taken into account the holiday town’s transient population.
“We’ve had a mass migration in, and a mass migration out of the township so those people that are presented with disease end up with a different postcode,” he said.
“Also, in coastal townships we have many holiday-makers with houses who have holidayed here for 40 and 50 years, so when they present with disease they present with that disease in their hometown.”
He hopes the bipartisan inquiry will provide the community with some answers.
“We just look forward to a forensic examination of the issues … this can’t be a desktop review,” he said.
“What we are arguing is that there has been a chemical exposure and the epidemiology figures show that so a diligent forensic investigation would be the minimum, I’d imagine.”
Ms Livingstone also hopes this inquiry will put an end to some of the uncertainty.
“I’m just hoping that the truth will be revealed really and that people can tell their story,” she said.
“There’s just so many people down here who’ve been affected by it, who’ve lost loved ones, young people dying unnecessarily and young kids and everyone being sick.
“It’s too much to not be strange.”
Warra Weir (Queensland)
23/4/12: Nothing
31/7/12: Imidacloprid 0.03ug/L, Simazine 0.17ug/L. [Total 0.2ug/L 2 pesticides]
24/10/12: Atrazine 0.05ug/L, Hexazinone 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 0.03ug/L, Simazine 0.03ug/L [Total 0.13ug/L 4 pesticides]
16/1/13: Atrazine 0.08ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 0.03ug/L [Total 0.13ug/L 3 pesticides]
10/4/13: Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Imidacloprid 0.07ug/L, Metolachlor 0.03ug/L, Simazine 0.03ug/L [Total 0.16ug/L]
23/7/13: Hexazinone 0.04ug/L, Imidacloprid 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.06ug/L, Simazine 0.05ug/L, Terbuthylazine 2.7ug/L [Total 2.88ug/L 5 pesticides]
23/10/13: Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Hexazinone 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.03ug/L, Simazine 0.09ug/L [Total 0.21 4 pesticides]
22/1/14: Atrazine 0.07ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.02ug/L, Hexazinone 0.03ug/L, Simazine 0.05ug/L [Total 0.17ug/L 4 pesticides]
30/4/14: Atrazine 0.27ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.09ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Diuron 0.05ug/L, Metolachlor 0.93ug/L [Total 1.38ug/L 5 pesticides]
16/7/14: Atrazine 0.2ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Diuron 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 0.42ug/L [Total 0.7ug/L 4 pesticides]
22/10/14: Atrazine 0.14ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.12ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.05ug/L, Metolachlor 0.17ug/L [Total 0.48ug/L 4 pesticides]
14/1/15: Atrazine 0.15ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.23ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.07ug/L, Metolachlor 3.8ug/L [Total 4.25ug/L 4 pesticides]
21/4/15: Atrazine 0.34ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.07ug/L, Diuron 0.06ug/L, Metolachlor 0.3ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.38ug/L [Total 1.15ug/L 5 pesticides]
21/7/15: Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Diuron 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 0.24ug/L, Simazine 0.07ug/L [Total 0.42ug/L 5 pesticides]
14/10/15: Atrazine 0.07ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.15ug/L, Simazine 0.05ug/L [Total 0.3ug/L 4 pesticides]
16/12/15: Atrazine 0.09ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.09ug/L, Simazine 0.03ug/L, DEET 0.2ug/L [Total 0.44ug/L 5 pesticides]
27/4/16: Atrazine 0.15ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.14ug/L, Metolachlor 0.03ug/L, Simazine 0.02ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L [Total 0.39ug/L 5 pesticides]
12/7/16: Atrazine 0.14ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.14ug/L, Simazine 0.02ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L [Total 0.33ug/L 4 pesticides]
19/10/16: Atrazine 0.51ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Diuron 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 1.5ug/L [Total 2.08ug/L 4 pesticides]
4/1/17: Atrazine 0.32ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.07ug/L, Metolachlor 0.61ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.02ug/L [Total 1.02ug/L, 4 pesticides]
11/4/17: Atrazine 0.27ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.05ug/L, Diuron 0.29ug/L, Metolachlor 0.62ug/L [Total 1.23ug/L 4 pesticides]
25/7/17: Atrazine 0.09ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.2ug/L [Total 0.32ug/L 3 pesticides]
17/10/17: Atrazine 0.1ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.12ug/L [Total 0.26ug/L 3 pesticides]
17/10/17: Atrazine 0.13ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.06ug/L [Total 0.23ug/L 3 pesticides]
9/1/18: Atrazine 0.7ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.11ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.34ug/L [Total 1.19ug/L 4 pesticides]
30/4/18: Atrazine 0.52ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.17ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.1ug/L, Diuron 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.8ug/L [1.62ug/L 5 pesticides]
11/7/18: Atrazine 0.43ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.15ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.08ug/L, Metolachlor 0.39ug/L, DEET 1.2ug/L [Total 2.25ug/L 5 pesticides]
16/10/18: Atrazine 4.8ugL, Desethyl Atrazine 0.3ug/L, Metolachlor 9.7ug/L, Simazine 0.03ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.2ug/L, DEET 2.8ug/L [Total 17.83ug/L 6 pesticides]
8/1/19: Desethyl Atrazine 0.7ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.3ug/L, Diuron 0.31ug/L, Imidacloprid 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 6.4ug/L [Total 7.74ug/L 5 pesticides]
9/7/19: Atrazine 0.27ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.27ug/L, Metolachlor 0.27ug/L, DEET 0.7ug/L, Atrazine, 2-Hydroxy 0.7ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.11ug/L, Fluroxypyr 0.25ug/L, Metolachlor-OXA 1.6ug/L [Total 4.17ug/L 8 pesticides]
Miles, Gil Weir
27/2/12: Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.02ug/L, Imidacloprid 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.4ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L, DEET 0.2ug/L [Total: 0.73ug/L 6 pesticides]
29/5/12: Nothing
25/7/12: Tebuthiuron 0.04ug/L
28/8/12: Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L
30/10/12: Tebuthiuron 0.04ug/L
26/3/13: Hexazinone 0.11ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.07ug/L [Total 0.18ug/L 2 pesticides]
16/7/13: Hexazinone 0.06ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L [Total: 0.11ug/L 2 pesticides]
25/9/13: Hexazinone 0.06ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L [Total 0.11ug/L 2 pesticides]
28/10/13: Hexazinone 0.06ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L [Total 0.11ug/L 2 pesticides]
22/4/14: Nothing
29/7/14: Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L
29/11/14: Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L, Tris (chloropropyl) Phosphate Isomers 0.3ug/L [Total 0.33ug/L, 2 pesticides]
25/3/15: Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L
29/4/15: Tebuthiuron 0.06ug/L
22/7/15: Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L
28/10/15: Tebuthiuron 0.06ug/L
27/1/16: Tebuthiuron 0.06ug/L
27/4/16: Metolachlor 0.03ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.06ug/L [Total 0.09ug/L 2 pesticides]
27/7/16: Metolachlor 0.02ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.06ug/L (Total 0.08ug/L, 2 pesticides]
26/10/16: Hexazinone 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 0.18ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L [Total 0.25ug/L 3 pesticides]
24/1/17: Hexazinone 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 0.11ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.07ug/L [Total 0.2ug/L 3 pesticides]
3/5/17: Hexazinone 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 0.06ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.08ug/L [Total 0.16ug/L 3 pesticides]
26/7/17: Metolachlor 0.03ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.06ug/L [Total 0.09ug/L 2 pesticides]
25/10/17: Metolachlor 0.02ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L [Total 0.07ug/L 2 pesticides]
30/1/18: Hexazinone 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.03ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.09ug/L {Total 0.15ug/L 3 pesticides]
26/4/18: Tebuthiuron 0.02ug/L
25/7/18: Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L
30/10/18: Metolachlor 0.03ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L [Total 0.08ug/L 2 pesticides]
30/1/19 (Miles Weir): Atrazine 0.02ug/L, Hexazinone 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.02ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.07ug/L [Total 0.14ug/L 4 pesticides]
16/4/19: (Miles Weir): Diuron 0.12ug/L, Metolachlor 0.1ug/L [Total 0.22ug/L 2 pesticides]
23/7/19: (Miles Weir): Diuron 0.09ug/L, Hexazinone 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 0.12ug/L [Total 0.23ug/L 3 pesticides]
Jandowae Apex Park Reticulation
9/9/15: Metolachlor 0.2ug/L, N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 0.7ug/L [Total 0.9ug/L 2 pesticides]
27/9/16: Atrazine 0.42ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.05ug/L, Metolachlor 0.2ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.07ug/L
Jandowae Rotary Park Reticulation
9/4/14: Atrazine 0.25ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.07ug/L, Metolachlor 0.13ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L [Total 0.48ug/L 4 pesticides]
4/11/15: Atrazine 0.1ug/L, Metolachlor 0.1ug/L, N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 0.6ug/L [Total 0.8ug/L 3 pesticides]
8/12/15: Atrazine 0.07ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 0.12ug/L, N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 0.3ug/L [Total 0.24ug/L 4 pesticides]
16/3/16: Atrazine 0.09ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.08ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.07ug/L [Total 0.27ug/L 4 pesticides]
26/10/16: Atrazine 0.29ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.17ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.08ug/L, Metolachlor 1.7ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.07ug/L [Total 2.31ug/L 5 pesticides]
11/1/17: Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.12ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.05ug/L, Metolachlor 0.77ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L [Total 1.02ug/L 5 pesticides]
18/10/17: Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.21ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L [Total 0.27ug/L 3 pesticides]
15/10/18: Metolachlor 0.34ug/L, Simazine 0.03ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.04ug/L [Total 0.41ug/L 3 pesticides]
Jandowae Combined Bores
3/4/13: Atrazine 0.17ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.05ug/L, Metolachlor 0.19ug/L [Total 0.41ug/L 3 pesticides]
Jandowae Bore 1
9/7/13: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 6.1ug/L
25/2/14: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 4.5ug/L
9/4/14: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 1.6ug/L
31/7/14: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 4ug/L
28/1/15: Atrazine 0.13ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Metolachlor 0.06ug/L [Total 0.25ug/L 3 pesticides]
24/3/15: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 3.8ug/L
29/7/15: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 4.3ug/L
9/9/15: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 3.2ug/L
4/11/15: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 2.9ug/L
16/3/16: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 0.4ug/L
25/7/16: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 4.2ug/L
27/9/16: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 3.9ug/L
26/10/16: Acetone 3.7ug/L, N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 5.2ug/L [Total 8.9ug/L 2 pesticides]
11/1/17: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 1.3ug/L
18/10/17: Nothing
15/10/18: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 0.7g/L
Jandowae Bore 2
9/7/13: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 4.4ug/L
25/2/14: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 4.1ug/L
9/4/14: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 0.5ug/L
31/7/14: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 3.7ug/L
28/1/15: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 5.7ug/L, Dieldrin 0.2ug/L [Total 5.9ug/L 2 “pesticides”]
24/3/15: Imidacloprid 0.02ug/L, Dieldrin 0.05ug/L N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 2.3ug/L[Total 2.37ug/L 3 pesticides]
29/7/15: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 6.1ug/L, Dieldrin 0.2ug/L [Total 6.3ug/L 2 pesticides]
9/9/15: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 2.7ug/L, Dieldrin 0.1ug/L [Total 2.8ug/L 2 pesticides]
4/11/15: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 3ug/L, Dieldrin 0.2ug/L [Total 3.2ug/L 2 pesticides]
8/12/15: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 2ug/L
16/3/16: Nothing
25/7/16: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 2.6ug/L
27/9/16: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 3.8ug/L, Dieldrin 0.2ug/L [Total 4ug/L 2 pesticides]
26/10/16: Acetone 3.3ug/L, N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 2.9ug/L [Total 6.2ug/L 2 pesticides]
11/1/17: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 1.4ug/L
Jandowae Bore 6
25/2/14: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 3.6ug/L
9/4/14: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 1.4ug/L
31/7/14: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 2.9ug/L
11/1/17: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 4.1ug/L
18/10/17: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 4ug/L
15/10/18: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 2ug/L
Jandowae WTP Bore
3/4/13: Atrazine 0.13ug/L, Metolachlor 0.09ug/L [Total 0.22ug/L, 2 pesticides]
9/7/13: Nothing
25/2/14: Nothing
31/7/14: Nothing
28/1/15: Nothing
29/7/15: Nothing
4/11/15: Nothing
8/12/15: Nothing
16/3/16: Nothing
25/7/16: Nothing
26/10/16: Acetone 2.6ug/L
11/1/17: Nothing
18/10/17: Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.22ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.04ug/L [Total 0.29ug/L 3 pesticides]
15/10/18: Nothing
Jandowae Dam
3/4/12: Atrazine 0.26ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.23ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.09ug/L, Metolachlor 1.2ug/L [Total: 1.78ug/L 4 pesticides]
24/7/12: Atrazine 0.14ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.11ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.33ug/L, Diuron 0.61ug/L, Metolachlor 0.47ug/L, Simazine 1.93ug/L [Total: 3.59ug/L 6 pesticides]
10/10/12: Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.11ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.29ug/L, Diuron 0.31ug/L, Metolachlor 0.31ug/L, Simazine 0.37ug/L [Total: 1.42ug/L 6 pesticides].
23/1/13: Atrazine 0.35ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.23ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.35ug/L, Diuron 0.13ug/L, Metolachlor 0.7ug/L, Simazine 0.34ug/L [Total 2.1ug/L 6 pesticides].
3/4/13: Atrazine 0.16ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Metolachlor 0.09ug/L [Total 0.31ug/L 3 pesticides]
9/7/13: Atrazine 0.17ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.08ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.09ug/L [Total 0.38ug/L 4 pesticides]
8/10/13: Atrazine 0.16ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.07ug/L, Metolachlor 0.07ug/L [Total 0.3ug/L 3 pesticides]
25/2/14: Atrazine 0.26ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.11ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.09ug/L [Total 0.5ug/L 4 pesticides]
9/4/14: Atrazine 0.26ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.07ug/L, Diuron 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.14ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L [Total 0.53ug/L 5 pesticides]
30/7/14: Atrazine 0.2ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.07ug/L, Metolachlor 0.07ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L [Total 0.37ug/L 4 pesticides]
15/10/14: Atrazine 0.21ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.07ug/L, Metalochlor 0.09ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L [0.4ug/L 4 pesticides]
28/1/15: Atrazine 0.23ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.08ug/L, Metolachlor 0.07ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L [Total 0.41ug/L 4 pesticides]
24/3/15: Atrazine 0.21ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.08ug/L, Metolachlor 0.06ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L [Total 0.38ug/L 4 pesticides]
27/4/15: Atrazine 0.29ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.11ug/L, Metolachlor 0.07ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L [Total 0.5ug/L 4 pesticides]
29/7/15: Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.16ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.09ug/L [Total 0.34ug/L 4 pesticides]
9/9/15: Metolachor 0.2ug/L, 2,4-Di-t-butylphenol 0.2ug/L [Total 0.4ug/L, 2 pesticides]
4/11/15: Atrazine 0.1ug/L, Metolachlor 0.2ug/L [Total 0.3ug/L 2 pesticides]
8/12/15: Atrazine 0.08ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.13ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.09ug/L [Total 0.34ug/L pesticides 4]
16/3/16: Atrazine 0.1ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.05ug/L, Metolachlor 0.1ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.09ug/L [Total 0.34ug/L 4 pesticides]
25/7/16: Atrazine 0.09ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.05ug/L, Metolachlor 0.07ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.09ug/L [Total 0.3ug/L 4 pesticides]
27/9/16: Atrazine 12ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.82ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.44ug/L, Metolachlor 7.6ug/L, Simazine 0.06ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.06ug/L [Total 20.98ug/L 6 pesticides]
26/10/16: Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.22ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.11ug/L, Metolachlor 1.7ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.07ug/L [Total 2.13ug/L 5 pesticides]
11/1/17: Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.24ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.12ug/L, Metolachlor 1.6ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.08ug/L [Total 2.08ug/L 5 pesticides]
26/7/17: Atrazine 0.05ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.08ug/L, Metolachlor 0.39ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L [Total 0.57ug/L 4 pesticides]
18/10/17: Atrazine 0.21ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.08ug/L, Metolachlor 0.88ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L [Total 1.22ug/L 4 pesticides]
10/1/18: Atrazine 0.09ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.09ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.3ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L [Total 0.37ug/L 5 pesticides]
5/3/18: Atrazine 0.17ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.06ug/L, Terbuthylazine 0.02ug/L, Dimethoate 0.2ug/L, 2,4-D 0.04ug/L, Atrazine, 2-hydroxy 0.45ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.08ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.05ug/L, Fluroxypur 0.11ug/L, Imazethapyr 0.02ug/L, Isoxaflutole Metabolite (DKN) 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 1.4ug/L, Metolachlor-OXA 1ug/L [Total: 2.91ug/L 13 pesticides]
5/3/18: Atrazine 0.11ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Metolachlor 1.4ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L, Dimethoate 0.2ug/L, Tebuconazole 0.2ug/L [Total 2ug/L 6 pesticides]
30/4/18: Atrazine 0.1ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Metolachor 0.69ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L, DEET 0.3ug/L [Total 1.18ug/L 5 pesticides]
15/10/18: Metolachor 0.42ug/L, Simazine 0.03ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.04ug/L [Total 0.49ug/L 3 pesticides]
22/1/19: Atrazine 0.1ug/L, Metolachlor 0.5ug/L, 2,4-D 0.15ug/L, Metolachlor-OXA 0.34ug/L [Total 1.09ug/L 4 pesticides]
9/7/19: Atrazine 0.16ug/L, Metolachlor 0.37ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.04ug/L, Terbuthylazine 0.01ug/L,Atrazine, 2-Hydroxy 0.36ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Fluroxypur 0.07ug/L, Isoxaflutole Metabolite (DKN) 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor-OXA 0.4ug/L, [Total 1.5ug/L 9 pesticides]
Condamine Condamine Weir
27/2/12: Ametryn 0.01ug/L, Atrazine 0.17ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.19ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.07ug/L, Diuron 0.03ug/L, Imidacloprid 0.01ug/L, Metolachlor 0.25ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.49ug/L, DEET 0.2ug/L [Total: 1.42ug/L 9 pesticides]
29/5/12: Nothing
26/4/13: Atrazine 0.09ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.05ug/L, Imidacloprid 1.7ug/L, Metolachlor 0.13ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L, DEET 0.5ug/L [Total 2.5ug/L 6 pesticides]
28/5/13: Atrazine 0.02ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L [Total 0.05ug/L 2 pesticides]
29/10/13: Hexazinone 0.02ug/L
22/4/14: Atrazine 0.22ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Diuron 0.06ug/L, Metolachlor 0.62ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.06ug/L [Total 1ug/L 5 pesticides]
30/7/14: Atrazine 0.16ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Metolachlor 0.28ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.04ug/L [Total 0.54ug/L 4 pesticides]
29/10/14: Atrazine 0.15ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Metolachlor 0.19ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L [Total 0.45ug/L 4 pesticides]
19/1/15: Atrazine 0.13ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.19ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.17ug/L [Total 0.53ug/L 4 pesticides]
29/4/15: Atrazine 0.09ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Hexazinone 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.1ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L [Total 0.3ug/L 5 pesticides]
21/7/15: Atrazine 0.13ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Diuron 0.05ug/L, Metolachlor 0.36ug/L, Simazine 0.05ug/L [Total 0.65ug/L 5 pesticides]
28/10/15: Atrazine 0.11ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Metolachlor 0.19ug/L, Simazine 0.03ug/L [Total 0.39ug/L 4 pesticides]
27/1/16: Atrazine 0.12ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Diuron 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 0.27ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.04ug/L [Total 0.49ug/L 5 pesticides]
27/4/16: Atrazine 0.2ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Hexazinone 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.16ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.11ug/L [Total 0.54ug/L pesticides 5]
26/7/16: Atrazine 0.15ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Hexazinone 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.1ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.09ug/L [Total 0.4ug/L 5 pesticides].
26/10/16: Atrazine 0.13ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.02ug/L, Diuron 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 1.2ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.09ug/L [Total 1.46ug/L 5 pesticides]
24/1/17: Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.02ug/L, Hexazinone 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 1.2ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.08ug/L [Total 1.38ug/L 5 pesticides]
3/5/17: Atrazine 0.16ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Diuron 0.1ug/L, Metolachlor 0.38ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.08ug/L [Total 0.76ug/L 5 pesticides]
26/7/17: Atrazine 0.12ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Diuron 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.27ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.1ug/L [Total 0.56ug/l 5 pesticides]
24/10/17: Atrazine 0.1ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.12ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.06ug/L [Total 0.32ug/L 4 pesticides]
30/1/18: Atrazine 0.1ug/, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.05ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.96ug/L [1.15ug/L 4 pesticides]
26/4/18: Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.08ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.08ug/L [Total 0.2ug/L 3 pesticides]
30/7/18: Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.05ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.09ug/L [Total 0.17ug/L 3 pesticides]
29/1/19: Atrazine 0.08ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.5ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.57ug/L, Diuron 0.23ug/L, Imidacloprid 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 7.6ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.09ug/L [Total 9.09ug/L 7 pesticides]
16/4/19: Atrazine 0.1ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.1ug/L, Diuron 0.2ug/L, Metolachlor 0.49ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.17ug/L [Total 1.06ug/L 5 pesticides]
23/7/19: Atrazine 0.19ug/L, Diuron 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 0.46ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.2ug/L, Atrazine, 2-Hydroxy 0.13ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.13ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.08ug/L, Fluroxypyr 0.11ug/L, Metolachlor-OXA 0.5ug/L, [Total 1.82ug/L 9 pesticides]
Charleys Creek, Chinchilla
21/1/15: Atrazine 0.11ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.19ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.13ug/L [Total 0.47ug/L 4 pesticides]
19/10/16: Metolachlor 0.08ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.11ug/L [Total 0.19ug/L 2 pesticides]
Chinchilla Condamine River
17/4/12: Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 0.05ug/L [Total: 0.11ug/L 3 pesticides]
25/7/12: Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.1ug/L, Diuron 0.25ug/L, Hexazinone 0.03ug/L, Imidacloprid 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.06ug/L, Simazine 0.34ug/L [Total: 0.91ug/L 8 pesticides]
18/10/12: Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.05ug/L, Diuron 0.11ug/L, Simazine 0.18ug/L. [Total 0.4ug/L 5 pesticides]
21/2/13: Atrazine 0.58ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.1ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.05ug/L, Diuron 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 0.87ug/L [Total 1.62ug/L 5 pesticides]
2/4/13: Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.06ug/L
31/7/13: Hexazinone 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.03ug/L, Simazine 0.05ug/L, Terbuthylazine 0.3ug/L [Total 0.41ug/L 4 pesticides]
29/10/13: Atrazine 0.43ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.05ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Hexazinone 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 0.05ug/L, Simazine 0.25ug/L, Terbuthylazine 0.5ug/L [Total 1.34ug/L 7 pesticides]
29/1/14: Atrazine 0.37ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.03ug/L, Simazine 0.19ug/L, Terbuthylazine 0.3ug/L [Total 0.89ug/L 6 pesticides]
30/4/14: Atrazine 0.35ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.1ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.05ug/L, Diuron 0.1ug/L, Metolachlor 1.2ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.07ug/L [Total 1.87ug/L 6 pesticides]
22/7/14: Atrazine 0.29ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.08ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Diuron 0.07ug/L, Metolachlor 0.66ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.06ug/L [Total 1.2ug/L 6 pesticides]
28/10/14: Atrazine 0.18ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.06ug/L, Diuron 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.32ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.04ug/L [Total 0.63ug/L 5 pesticides]
21/1/15: Atrazine 0.24ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.08ug/L, Diuron 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.25ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.04ug/L [Total 0.64ug/L 5 pesticides]
21/4/15: Atrazine 0.62ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.23ug/L, Desisopropyl Atrazine 0.07ug/L, Diuron 0.02ug/L, Metolachlor 1.4ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L [Total 2.37ug/L 6 pesticides]
22/7/15: Atrazine 0.1ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Diuron 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.28ug/L, Simazine 0.05ug/L [Total 0.5ug/L pesticides 5]
26/7/17: Atrazine 0.2ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Diuron 0.15ug/L, Metolachlor 0.5ug/L [Total 0.44ug/L 4 pesticides]
Bell Queensland
Koondaii Dam, Bell
23/4/12: Nothing
24/7/12: Atrazine 0.02ug/L [Total: 0.02ug/L 1 pesticide]
16/10/12: Atrazine 0.02ug/L [Total 0.02ug/L 1 pesticide]
19/3/13: Atrazine 0.21ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.23ug/L, Tebuthiruon 0.03ug/L [Total: 0.5ug/L 4 pesticides]
15/4/13: Atrazine 0.17ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.18ug/L, [Total 0.38ug/L 3 pesticides]
31/7/13: Atrazine 0.12ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Metolachlor 0.1ug/L [Total 0.25ug/L 3 pesticides]
23/10/13: Atrazine 0.13ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Metolachlor 0.03ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.03ug/L [Total 0.23ug/L 4 pesticides]
28/1/14: Atrazine 0.14ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L [Total 0.22ug/L 3 pesticides]
30/4/14: Atrazine 0.1ug/L, Desethyl Atrazine 0.04ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L [Total 0.19ug/L 3 pesticides]
23/7/14: Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.04ug/L [Total 0.07ug/L 2 pesticides]
22/10/14: Ametryn 0.02ug/L, Atrazine 0.03ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.05ug/L [Total 0.1ug/L 3 pesticides]
14/1/19: Atrazine 0.1ug/L, Metolachor 0.2ug/L, Tebuthiuron 0.4ug/L [Total 0.7ug/L 3 pesticides]
Bell Bore
15/4/13: Nothing
23/10/13: Nothing
22/10/14: Nothing
20/10/15: Nothing
27/4/16: Nothing
13/7/16: Nothing
5/10/16: Nothing
17/10/17: Nothing
Bell WTP
15/4/13: Nothing
23/10/13: Nothing
22/10/14: Nothing
20/10/15: Nothing
27/4/16: Nothing
5/10/16: Nothing
17/10/17: Nothing
Bell Racecourse Bore
15/4/15: Nothing
16/10/18: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 7.2ug/L
Bell – Warmga Bore
21/2/18: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 0.2ug/L
16/10/18: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 0.1ug/L
Bell – Cattle Creek Bore
21/2/18: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 4.9ug/L
Bell – Koondaii Bore 1
21/2/18: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 4.9ug/L
Bell – Koondaii Bore 2
21/2/18: N-Butylbenzenesulfonamide 15ug/L
https://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/6552591/environmental-watchdog-fines-farmer-for-pesticide-drift/
Dec 19 2019
A FARMER has been fined by the state’s environmental watchdog after letting pesticides drift on to neighbouring property.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has reminded farmers not to damage neighbouring crops or the environment while spraying pesticides after the Belatta incident
EPA regional director Adam Gilligan said spraying crops in the wrong conditions could cause damage to other crops on nearby farms.
The fine followed complaints from another farmer about a neighbour applying pesticides using a spray boom in windy conditions on September 10.
The farmer reported the spray crossed onto his property, impacting a native vegetation corridor.
The EPA’s investigation found the pesticide in the native vegetation corridor over 50 metres away and that while the spraying was taking place, the wind conditions were gusty and variable and at times blowing toward the vegetation corridor.
“Safe pesticide use relies on users spraying in appropriate weather conditions and following the label instructions,” Mr Gilligan said.
“The proper use of pesticides helps to ensure the safety of the operators, the environment and the local community.”
Mr Gilligan said the $750 fine was a reminder of the importance of being a good neighbour when applying or using pesticides.
Penalty notices are one of several tools the EPA can use to achieve environmental compliance.
If you are concerned about illegal pesticide use, or you have knowledge of an incident, please call the 24/7 Environment Line on 131 555.
September 5 2019
An investigation into a fish kill at Hearnes Lake, north of Coffs Harbour, has found 25 instances of alleged non-compliance with pesticide use.
Investigations were carried out by the EPA, following the fish kill in March last year, but found no evidence to directly link the alleged non-compliances with the dead fish.
The EPA says they were unable to identify the cause or sources of the high levels of chlorpyrifos found in the fish samples – however the pesticide is used in horticulture and for residential termite treatments – both of which occur in the area.
2017/18: Biloela (Queensland)
Biloela Bore Water
Chlordene-1-hydroxy (metabolite of Chlordane or Heptachlor?): 4.1ug/L (max), 0.66ug/L (av.)
Chlordene-1-hydroxy epoxide (metabolite of Chlordane or Heptachlor?): 0.4ug/L (max), 0.22ug/L (av.)
Dicofol: 3.2ug/L (max), 2.98ug/L (av.)
Endosulfan (Total): 1.5ug/L (max), 1.41ug/L (av.)
1-H-Benzotriazole (anti-corrosive/aircraft de-icer/pesticide precursor): 1.5ug/L (max), 1.41ug/L (av.)
1-H-Benzotriazole S-Methyl (anti-corrosive/aircraft de-icer/pesticide precursor): 1ug/L (max), 0.47ug/L (av.)
Moclobemide (anti depressant drug): 2.1ug/L (max), 1.98ug/L (av.)
Oxadiazon: 0.4ug/L (max), 0.21ug/L (av.)
2017/18: Biloela (Queensland)
Biloela Raw Dam
Chlordene-1-hydroxy (metabolite of Chlordane or Heptachlor?): 1.9ug/L (max), 1.05ug/L (av.)
1-H-Benzotriazole S-Methyl: 1.9ug/L (max), 1.15ug/L (av.)
2017/18: Biloela (Queensland)
Biloela Potable
Chlordene-1-hydroxy (metabolite of Chlordane or Heptachlor?): 1.9ug/L (max), 0.54ug/L (av.)
Dicofol: 3.2ug/L (max), 2.98ug/L (av.)
Endosulfan (Total): 1.5ug/L (max), 1.41ug/L (av.)
1-H-Benzotriazole (anti-corrosive/aircraft de-icer/pesticide precursor): 1.5ug/L (max), 1.41ug/L (av.)
1-H-Benzotriazole S-Methyl (anti-corrosive/aircraft de-icer/pesticide precursor): 1.9ug/L (max), 0.7ug/L (av.)
Moclobemide (anti depressant drug): 2.1ug/L (max), 1.98ug/L (av.)
Oxadiazon: 0.4ug/L (max), 0.24ug/L (av.)
2018/19 – Blackwood (Victoria)
Simazine detected in water supply 0.03ug/L
Australian Drinking Water Guideline Simazine: 20ug/L
Assessment of Drinking Water Tanks in Close Proximity to Intensive Plant Agriculture in the Coffs Harbour Local Government Area 2017-2019
Coffs Harbour City Council
Rainwater Tank 001: Distance from Maize 40m, Blueberries 111m, Macadamias 570m. Metolachlor 0.03ug/L (13/11/17) and 0.04ug/L (4/12/17).
Rainwater Tank 005: Distance from Blueberries 25m. Terbutryn 0.19ug/L (22/1/19).
Rainwater Tank 011: Distance from Blueberries 225m. Propiconazole 0.04ug/L (3/6/19).
Rainwater Tank 012: Distance from Blueberries 170m. Boscalid 0.03ug/L (12/9/18).
Rainwater Tank 017: Distance from Berries and Bananas 40m. Diuron 0.14ug/L (26/2/19), Diuron 0.12ug/L (5/6/19).
Rainwater Tank 020: Distance from Berries and Bananas 110m. Carbendazim 0.25ug/L (26/2/19), Diuron 2.88ug/L (26/2/19), Diuron 2.6ug/L (3/6/19), Diuron 1.24ug/L (25/6/19)
2018/19 – Barmah Victoria (Pesticide – Soil Fumigant, Nematocide)
“Single detection of 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane in the raw water. At the time of the detection powdered activated carbon was operational in the treatment plant. The risk of WTP breakthrough was low, and all subsequent samples were below the limit of reporting. DBCP Is not listed in the ADWG but the WHO standard was used instead.” https://www.gvwater.vic.gov.au/Portals/0/GV-Water/Documents/Reports/Water%20Quality%20Annual%20Report%20201819%20Goulburn%20Valley%20Water%20-%20Final%20PDF.pdf?ver=2019-10-30-085222-843
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP) was used in the past as a soil fumigant and nematocide on crops; it is no longer used except as an intermediate in chemical synthesis. Acute (short-term) exposure to DBCP in humans results in moderate depression of the central nervous system (CNS) and pulmonary congestion from inhalation, and gastrointestinal distress and pulmonary edema from oral exposure. Chronic (long-term) exposure to DBCP in humans causes male reproductive effects, such as decreased sperm counts. Testicular effects and decreased sperm counts were observed in animals chronically exposed to DBCP by inhalation. Available human data on DBCP and cancer are inadequate. High incidences of tumors of the nasal tract, tongue, adrenal cortex, and lungs of rodents were reported in a National Toxicology Program (NTP) inhalation study. EPA has classified DBCP as a Group B2, probable human carcinogen.
2018/19: Goulburn River, Alexandra (Victoria) – Glyphosate
All the pesticides tested in the source water were reported by the NATA laboratory at values below the level of reporting with the exception of a single detection of glyphosate below the health limit in the source water at Alexandra. A subsequent resample was below the limit of reporting.
https://www.gvwater.vic.gov.au/Portals/0/GV-Water/Documents/Reports/Water%20Quality%20Annual%20Report%20201819%20Goulburn%20Valley%20Water%20-%20Final%20PDF.pdf?ver=2019-10-30-085222-843
Australian Record for Diuron in drinking water
Date of Non-Compliance: February & March 2013
Date of Notification: 5 November 2013
Scheme: Mackay – Nebo Rd Treated Water – Diuron and Atrazine (pesticides)
390 μg/L & 350 μg/L. These levels are 19.5 and 17.5 times over guidelines levels.
Guideline levels for both pesticides are 20 μg/L.
Routine monitoring of drinking water detected Diuron and Atrazine in the treated water at Nebo Rd WTP at elevated levels which exceed the ADWG 2011 Health guideline value of 20 μg/L and 20 μg/L respectively. High levels of chemicals were also detected in the sample of the incoming raw water to the WTP collected on the same day as the treated water. Analysis of rainfall data for Mackay indicates that prior to the detections a significant rainfall event occurred which is likely to have washed sediments and chemicals into the Pioneer River which is the raw water source for Nebo Rd WTP.
A failure of the mass spectrometer at the Mackay Water and Waste Services Scientific and Analytical Services Laboratory (SAS) resulted in samples collected from August 2012 to April 2013 to not be analysed by SAS and instead sent to QLD Health laboratory for analysis. This resulted in a delay in obtaining results and analysing the results to identify non-compliances.
Source: Mackay Drinking Water Quality Management Plan 2013-14
Nebo Road Water Treatment Plant (Raw Water)
November 2017: Atrazine 0.2468ug/L
December 2017: Atrazine 0.8155ug/L, Diuron 0.6916ug/L
January 2018: Atrazine 0.394ug/L, Diuron 0.6148ug/L, Hexazinone 0.2612ug/L
February 2018: Atrazine 0.0755ug/L, Diuron 0.4473ug/L
March 2018: Atrazine 0.3342ug/L, Diuron 0.7559ug/L, Hexazinone 0.4089ug/L
April 2018: Atrazine 0.2038ug/L, Diuron 0.4794ug/L
May 2018: Dinoseb 0.001ug/L
Source: Mackay Drinking Water Quality Management Plan 2017-18
Marian Water Treatment Plant (Raw Water)
November 2017: Atrazine 0.4478ug/L, Diuron 0.5744ug/L, Hexazinone 0.1073ug/L, Metolachlor 0.1248ug/L
December 2017: Atrazine 0.8298ug/L, Diuron 1.4509ug/L
January 2018: Atrazine 0.4404ug/L, Diuron 0.3382ug/L
February 2018: Atrazine 1.1076ug/L, Diuron 1.5455ug/L, Hexazinone 0.4357ug/L
March 2018: Atrazine 0.1891ug/L, Diuron 0.8048ug/L, Hexazinone 0.4098ug/L
April 2018: Diuron 0.1434ug/L
May 2018: Dinoseb 0.001ug/L
Source: Mackay Drinking Water Quality Management Plan 2017-18
River Murray Renmark Sample Pump
11/9/18: MCPA 2.73ug/L
11/9/18: Dicamba 0.2ug/L
Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme
Managed Aquifer Recharge
27/7/18: Hexazinone 3ug/L (Production Well 11)
Surat (Queensland) Reticulated Drinking Water
9/5/18
Atrazine: 0.14ug/L
Desethyl Atrazine: 0.05ug/L
Diuron: 0.02ug/L
Metolachlor: 0.24ug/L
Tebuthiuron: 0.18ug/L
Drinking Water Quality Management Plan Report 2017/18
Maranoa Regional Council
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent, Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Terrace Way @ Waterstone Hill
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 330ug/kg, Myclobutanil 15.2ug/kg, Trifloxystrobin 8.8ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent, Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Edgars ck GGF wetland, ds Eaststone Ave, Wollert
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 34.4ug/kg, DEET 4ug/kg, Trifloxystrobin 10.8ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent, Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Rix Rd GGF wetland pond, Cyan Cr; Officer
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 5.6ug/kg, DEET 8.4ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent, Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Gum scrub ck (lwr) GGF pond 1, Flanagan Ave; Officer
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 2ug/kg, DEET 8.8ug/kg, Iprodione 84.5ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent, Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Melbourne Wholesale Market GGF pond, near Edgars Rd, Epping
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin Trace, DEET 8.8ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent, Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Sayers Drain wetland; cnr Rippleside Terrace and Mirror Ave, Tarneit
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 4ug/kg, DEET 11ug/kg, Dimethoate 69.1ug/kg, Prometryn 26ug/kg, Simazine 14ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Riversdale Drive opp Lindrum Outlook at Hoppers Crossing
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 3ug/kg, DEET 11ug/kg, Prometryn 28ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Woodlands Industrial Estate; Braeside
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: DEET 17.6ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Winter Way; Point Cook
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 41.9ug/kg, DEET 9.6ug/kg, Diuron 32ug/kg, Permethrin 13.85ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Watervale Blvd; Taylors Hill
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 22.4ug/kg, DEET 3.6ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Watergardens Shopping Centre, Taylors Lakes
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 24.8ug/kg, DEET 8.4ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Valda Ave, Mont Albert North
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 18.7ug/kg, DEET 9.9ug/kg, Diuron 17ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
St Muirs Drive, Warrandyte
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 171ug/kg, Chlorpyrifos 25.2ug/kg, DEET 3ug/kg, Diuron 56ug/kg, Permethrin 38ug/kg, Trifloxystrobin 16.4ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Old Joes Creek Rb, Bayswater North
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 70.4ug/kg, Diuron 11ug/kg, Permethrin 38ug/kg, Trifloxystrobin 12ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Brushy Creek Trail Wetlands at Ramset Drive, Chirnside Park
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 22.3ug/kg, DEET 8.8ug/kg, Diuron 103ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Narre Warren Township Rb at Victor Cres, Narre Warren
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 19.2ug/kg, Diuron 7ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Lysterfield West Rb, Lysterfield
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 132ug/kg, DEET 10ug/kg, Diuron 53ug/kg, Permethrin 13.6ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Caroline Springs at Rockbank Middle Rd, Caroline Springs
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 14.4ug/kg, Pyrimethanil 2.4ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
River Gum Creek wetland, opp Drysdale Ct; Hampton Park
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 42.8ug/kg, DEET 4ug/kg, Diuron 26ug/kg, Prometryn 30.8ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Hallam Valley Rb (Aust Post), Dandenong South
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 23.2ug/kg, DEET 3.6ug/kg, Diuron 12ug/kg, Prometryn 28.8ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Taylors Lakes at Watergardens
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 8.4ug/kg, Pyrimethanil 2ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Cascade wetlands, Linsell Boulevard at Clyde North
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 7.6ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Yarrunga Reserve, Croydon Hills
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 36ug/kg, Diuron 17ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Yarrabing Wetlands, Wantirna
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: DEET 20ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Woodlands Park, Winifred St; Essendon
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 23.5ug/kg, DEET 9.6ug/kg, Diuron 10ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Wattle Park, Burwood
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 4.8ug/kg, DEET 4.4ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Village Green Reserve, Nayook Lane, Maribyrnong
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 25ug/kg, DEET 13ug/kg, Diuron 141ug/kg, Permethrin 34ug/kg, Trifloxystrobin 9.1ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Freshfields Drive; Cranbourne North
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 6.4ug/kg, DEET 5.2ug/kg, Prometryn 34.7ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
The Esplanade, Narrewarren South; Narre Warren South
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 20ug/kg, Boscalid 13.6ug/kg, DEET 8.8ug/kg, Diuron 9ug/kg, Fenamiphos 11ug/kg, Metolachlor 22.4ug/kg, Prometryn 24.8ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
RB at end Equator Rd, Thomastown
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 5ug/kg, DEET 8ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Chocolate Lilly St at North Epping
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 17ug/kg, DEET 25ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Settlers Orchard at end of Greygum Tce; Croydon Hills
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 71.6ug/kg, Diuron 116ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Rowville Lakes – Hill Lake; Rowville
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 27.5ug/kg, Diuron 55.25ug/kg, Trifloxystrobin 68ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Ringwood Lake, Ringwood
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 13ug/kg, DEET 15ug/kg, Diuron 91ug/kg, Permethrin 32.8ug/kg, Prometryn 27ug/kg, Simazine 14ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
National Business Park at Link Drive; Campbellfield
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 36.8ug/kg, Diuron 10ug/kg, Permethrin 930.5ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
St Clair Blvd, Roxborough Park
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 29.7ug/kg, DEET 12.5ug/kg, Diuron 8ug/kg, Metolachlor 22.3ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Paroo Ave, Roxborough Park
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 74ug/kg, DEET 2.8ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Roxborough Park at Mc Intyre Ave
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 31.7ug/kg, DEET 11.9ug/kg, Diuron 9ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Orchard Grove Reserve at Fulton Rd, Blackburn South
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 25.85ug/kg, DEET 5.95ug/kg, Diuron 13.5ug/kg, Prometryn 13.05ug/kg, Pyrimethanil 2ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Newells Paddock Wetlands, Jamieson Ave; Footscray
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: DEET 14ug/kg, Prometryn 28ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Naganthan Way Pond; Croydon North
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 22ug/kg, DEET 13ug/kg, Diuron 80ug/kg, Prometryn 26ug/kg, Trifloxystrobin 8.8ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Mt St Joseph Wetlands, Civic Parade; Altona
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 56.5ug/kg, DEET 2.3ug/kg, Pyrimethanil 2.4ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Monterey Bush Park, Ringwood
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 78.8ug/kg, DEET 25.2ug/kg, Diuron 50ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Kingscote Way, North Epping
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: DEET 21.2ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Wetland at Millard St North Croydon
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 48ug/kg, DEET 14.7ug/kg, Diuron 9ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Larnoo Drive Upper; Doncaster East
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: DEET 7.2ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Landcox Park, Keys Ave; Brighton East
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: DEET 8.8ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Lakewood Nature Reserve; Knoxfield
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Pyrimethanil 2ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Lakeview Grove; Wyndham Vale
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 14.8ug/kg, DEET 10.4ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Kinterbury Drive wetland; Kings Park
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 97ug/kg, Diuron 162ug/kg, Permethrin 46.5ug/kg, Trifloxystrobin 49ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Kalparrin Gardens at Yando St; Greensborough
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 70ug/kg, DEET 10ug/kg, Diuron 101ug/kg, Permethrin 27ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Mandalay Circuit, Beveridge
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 23ug/kg, DEET 10.3ug/kg, Prometryn 21.1ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Watson St at Wallan
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 8.8ug/kg, DEET 8ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Heritage Hills; Berwick Waters
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 24ug/kg, Diuron 10ug/kg, Prometryn 29.2ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Saltwater Coast Wetlands at Point Cook
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 132ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Greenslopes Reserve Rb; Mooroolbark
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 144ug/kg, DEET 11ug/kg, Diuron 175ug/kg, Permethrin 13.85ug/kg, Trifloxystrobin 49ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Green St wetland off Taylor Rd; Mooroolbark
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 21ug/kg, DEET 10ug/kg,
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Gilmour Park Rb, Ferndale Rd; Upper Ferntree Gully
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 3.2ug/kg, DEET 9.6ug/kg,
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Epsom Estate, Hutchins Close; Mordialloc
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Diuron 126.25ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Elizabeth Bridge Reserve, Durham Rd; Kilsyth
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: DEET 2ug/kg, Prometryn 29.6ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Darebin Crk Forest Park Wetlands (Dundas St Wetlands), Thornbury
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Prometryn 26ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Sierra Ave at Derrimut; Sunshine West
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: DEET 5.2ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Cheltenham Rd Rb, U/S Chelt Rd; Dandenong South
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 37.2ug/kg, Diuron 22ug/kg, Permethrin 39.4ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Chandler Rd Rb, Chandler Rd; Keysborough
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 68.4ug/kg, Diuron 20ug/kg, Permethrin 209ug/kg, Pyrimethanil 7.6ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Caroline Springs Estate at King Circuit; Caroline Springs
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Pyrimethanil 2ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Botanica Blvd opp Pride Ave (North Pond), Bundoora
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 111ug/kg, DEET 33ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Bonview Wetlands opp Martin Ct; Doncaster (above Ruffey Lake)
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 37.4ug/kg, Diuron 343ug/kg, Pyrimethanil 6.8ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Berwick West Rb at Cyril Molyneux Reserve; Berwick
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 47.6ug/kg, Prometryn 29.2ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Tim Neville Arboretum, Dorset Road; Ferntree Gully
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: DEET 9.2ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Bellbird Dell Reserve, South Edge Pk, Vermont South
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Diuron 31ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Belgrave Lake at Judkins Ave ;Belgrave
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: DEET 42ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Albert Park Lake
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: DEET 7.6ug/kg, Diuron 70ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Amber Place wetland; Wyndham Vale
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 6.4ug/kg, DEET 6.4ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Alan Morton Reserve at Park Rd, Park Orchards
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 23ug/kg, DEET 23.4ug/kg, Diuron 5316ug/kg, Prometryn 21.4ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Southern Road retarding basin at Craigmore Ave; Mentone
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 126ug/kg, Diuron 17ug/kg, Permethrin 84.5ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Feb 5 2018
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-05/mosquito-control-spraying-questioned-after-fish-fail-to-spawn/9390214
A remote Queensland Gulf community is concerned their local council’s mosquito control program could destroy the local barramundi industry after the hatchery failed to produce spawn for almost two years.
Spraying to stem mosquito numbers and mosquito-borne viruses such as dengue and zika are carried-out worldwide, and recently in Townsville, Rockhampton and Torres Strait islands.
According to the Carpentaria Shire Council, the barramundi hatchery at Karumba had not produced successful spawn since at least April 2016 until recently, when mosquito spraying was halted for two months.
Local fisherman Mathew Donald is among those concerned about the impacts of mosquito spraying on the fishing and tourism industries across north Queensland.
“If the hatcheries stopped stocking the rivers and the fisherman kept fishing the way they were, then the barramundi stocks would obviously just decline,” he said.
“The professional fishermen would have to move on, the tourists would stop coming to Karumba because of the lack of barramundi there. It would just destroy the place.”
Environmental concerns
Carpentaria Shire Mayor Jack Bawden told the ABC there were two successful spawns around the time the spraying was stopped, which prompted council to further investigate the effects of mosquito spraying.
“Whether that is a 100 per cent reason for it we still don’t know for sure. That’s why there’s more investigations happening,” he said.
Mr Bawden said the Council suspended mosquito spraying two weeks ago and have called in an environmental health officer for advice.
He said he only became aware of the issues just recently and it was an issue the present council inherited from the previous administration.
“I’ve decided looking into it myself. You’re actually told not to use it [spray] around aquaculture and environments like that because it’s detrimental to marine life,” he said.
Despite the council’s efforts, local fishermen are worried the impact goes beyond the local hatchery.
The chair of the Gulf of Carpentaria Commercial Fishermen’s Association, Shane Ward, said he was concerned about the impact on the hatchery and environment.
“Their suspicion why the last couple of spawns haven’t worked is because of the mosquito spraying and they can’t prove otherwise, so we’re a bit concerned that spraying could also impact the habitat around Karumba,” Mr Ward said.
“The local environment is what we’re concerned about because Karumba is built right on the wetlands, with mangroves almost right up to the back of some of the houses.”
The Council used a chemical called Twilight ULV Mosquito Adulticide Concentrate to manage mosquitos, which according to the material safety data sheet published on their website poses many ecological risks.
“This product is toxic to bees. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects to the aquatic environment,” the document said.
While fishermen were comforted by the recent spraying suspension, some believed the council did not act quickly enough.
“That’s quite disgusting that they would keep spraying something like that around Karumba when fishing is the only reason for Karumba,” Mr Donald said.
“They should’ve been on to that a hell of a lot earlier.”
Mayor Bawden said he assured the community the Council was working to resolve the issue.
“Be patient. We’re trying to do the right thing by everyone, and at the same time get a sustainable fishery going in Karumba,” he said.
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Lake Legana at Iluka Island; Patterson Lakes
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Permethrin 13.7ug/kg, Pyrimethanil 8.4ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Hendersons Creek Wetland at cnr of Findon Rd and the Lakes Blvd; South Morang
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin Trace, DEET 8.4ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Austrak RB at Regional Drv, Somerton
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 8.4ug/kg, DEET 9.2ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Bungalook Creek RB at Canterbury Rd; Bayswater North
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 42.4ug/kg, DEET 4ug/kg, Diuron 59ug/kg, Fenamiphos 50.4ug/kg, Pyrimethanil 2ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Avoca St Retarding Basin at Avoca St; Highett
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 32.4ug/kg, Diuron 7ug/kg, Permethrin 41.65ug/kg, Simazine 16ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Pezzimenti Place at Wonga Park
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 10ug/kg, DEET 13ug/kg, Diuron 69ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
Supplementary Material
Stephen Marshall*, David Sharley, Katherine Jeppe, Simon Sharp, Gavin Rose, Vincent Pettigrove
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2016.00075/full
Croydon Main Drain at footbridge near 4 Jesmond Rd; Croydon
Sediment
Feb/April 2015: Bifenthrin 65.2ug/kg, DEET 6ug/kg, Diuron 17ug/kg, Fenamiphos 47.2ug/kg, Permethrin 16ug/kg
also see: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-common-insecticide-poisoning-our-rivers-and-wetlands
A Violet Town woman has been charged over the unlawful possession of more than 140 protected native bird carcasses, 128 of them Wedge-tailed Eagles, which were found across paddocks north of Violet Town.
The Violet Town woman, faces 291 charges under the Wildlife Act 1975 and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986, includingthe poisoning of Wedge-tailed Eagles and the possession of other wildlife.
In August 2019, authorised officers from the Conservation Regulator, Forest Fire Management Victoria, with the support of Victoria Police and Agriculture Victoria, executed a search warrant at the woman’s property, after a number of deceased Wedge-tailed Eagles were found in the area.
The Benalla Magistrates’ Court is due to hear the matter early in the new year.
Native birds are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975. Killing native birds or being in possession of them without the appropriate licence or authority carries a maximum penalty ranging from $8,261 to $39,652 and/or six to 24 months imprisonment.To report wildlife crime contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
Quotes attributable to Chief Conservation Regulator, Kate Gavens:
“We understand the value the community places on Victoria’s native wildlife, and we are taking these matters very seriously.”
“Wedge-tailed Eagles are Victoria’s largest bird of prey and an important part of our environment. This investigation shows the Conservation Regulators commitment to combating wildlife crime and protecting the iconic Wedge-tailed Eagle.”
https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/victoria/eagle-death-toll-hits-89-investigators-test-for-poison-at-violet-town/news-story/550e7afbd251b748b92221b5fc9a3533
Sep 3 2019
THE death toll from the suspected poisoning of Wedge-tailed eagles on a property north of Violet Town has risen to 89, following the discovery of 13 more carcasses.
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning officers are investigating if the deaths are deliberate, including the possible use of poison.
A warrant was issued early last week, allowing Victoria Police and DELWP investigators to search the sheep and cattle property’s home and buildings for further evidence.
Samples of the dead eagles have been sent off for testing.
The deaths follow last year’s discovery of the carcasses of more than 400 Wedge-tailed eagles on an East Gippsland property at Tubbut, which were poisoned during the previous two-and-a-half years.
The suspected poison in the Gippsland case was the now banned sheep dip Luci-Jet.
Luci-jet is highly toxic to birds, with CSIRO research from 1985 stating “seven species of birds in Australia are highly sensitive to the organophosphorous insecticide”, including Wedge-tailed eagles.
Poisoned birds lose their ability to stand or fly, before convulsing and dying.
Native birds are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975 and the penalty for deliberately injuring or killing wildlife ranges from $8,261 to $39,652 and/or six to 24 months’ imprisonment.
If you have any information regarding this incident contact DELWP on 136 186 or Crime Stoppers Victoria: 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au/report-a-crime
Oct 7 2019
https://www.theleader.com.au/story/6424261/vic-bird-deaths-blamed-on-insecticide/?cs=9397
An insecticide is believed to have killed almost 200 native birds in northeast Victoria.
Dead wedge-tailed eagles found near Violet Town in August, led the state’s environment department to find more, along with hawks and falcons, on a nearby property.
They have since found up to 200 dead native birds in the area, including 25 wedge-tailed eagles.
Tests of six eagles have detected an insecticide used to control mites.
The same agricultural chemical has been found in the carcasses of animals suspected of being used as bait, with the department believing it may have caused all of the bird deaths.
But they aren’t sure whether the poisoning was an accident.
“It remains unclear if these birds were deliberately poisoned, however given the large number of birds found nearby, it’s a possibility,” environment department compliance manager Andrew Dean said.
Raids have also taken place in recent weeks at properties in Shepparton East and Goomalibee.
“All evidence collected will be forensically analysed, including the carcasses and chemicals seized, which may take some time.”
PORT of Portland chief executive officer Jim Cooper has moved to allay public concerns about the use of the chemical methyl bromide to fumigate a log ship bound for China.
The public concerns were made to the Glenelg Shire Council.
A spokesperson for the council said that “the concerns related to the use of methyl bromide, and the prevailing wind direction on Wednesday morning”.
“The council did receive calls from members of the public last year and earlier this year about the chemical,” the spokesperson said.
“We will make enquiries as to what the regulatory uses of the chemical are.”
Ozone, uh oh: Fumigator roasted for spraying pesticide at fruit market
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/ozone-uh-oh-fumigator-roasted-for-spraying-pesticide-at-fruit-market-20190802-p52dan.html
August 3 2019
A fumigation company at Melbourne’s fruit and vegetable wholesale market has been ordered to stop releasing a gas it sprays to deter pests because it depletes the ozone layer.
It’s the first time the Environment Protection Authority has issued a pollution abatement notice for methyl bromide, a colourless and odourless gas often used to control insects, spiders, mites, snails and rodents.
Madiklumi Pty Ltd – the company whacked with the clean-up edict at the Epping markets – challenged the decision. However, it was recently upheld in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
The environment watchdog used powers that stem from the United Nations Montreal Protocol, an international agreement first signed in 1989 to prevent the hole in the ozone layer from getting bigger.
Methyl bromide has been banned in Australia for all but certified quarantine and feedstock uses since 2005.
Sitting in the stratosphere between 15 and 35 kilometres above earth, the ozone layer filters out harmful ultraviolet light that causes skin cancer, agricultural disasters and other damage. The Montreal Protocol is credited with reversing its degradation.
After receiving a tip-off, the EPA discovered in late 2017 that Robinson’s Unloading, a logistics company connected to Madiklumi, was releasing diluted methyl bromide into the atmosphere after it had finished fumigating.
Under the VCAT order, Madiklumi was given until next February to stop. The company will also be required to provide regular reports on its compliance.
The tribunal heard that the most effective way to prevent the release of methyl bromide was to recapture it and then bury it in landfill.
Lawyers for Madiklumi argued that this would have a significant financial impact on the fumigation company, starting with a capital outlay of between $70,000-$100,000.
However, VCAT senior member Geoffrey Code and member Catherine Wilson rejected the argument, pointing out that other fumigators were able to continue operating while capturing methyl bromide.
The EPA’s CEO, Dr Cathy Wilkinson, praised the tribunal for sending “a clear message” to businesses that protection of the environment was more important than financial considerations.
“Methyl bromide is a necessary evil for many fresh produce operators, but that doesn’t mean we should abandon all environmental considerations, especially when there are viable options available for reducing its impact,” she said.
Russell Kennedy principal Stefan Fiedler said Madiklumi was disappointed with the tribunal’s decision.
“Madiklumi estimates the requirement will increase the cost of fumigation for consignment of fresh produce for distribution predominantly to the interstate domestic market and also overseas,” he said.
Mr Fiedler said the company would work to comply with the decision. It was important that other fumigators had the same standard imposed on them to prevent “market distortion”, he said.
“Madiklumi will continue its work alongside leading industry partners in pursuit of alternative technology avoiding the future use of methyl bromide,” he said.
EPA senior air quality scientist Dr Paul Torre said methyl bromide was a popular method of pest control because it was fast-acting and could be applied across large surfaces.
“But there’s the other side,” he said.
“There are these environmental impacts and that’s why they have been trying to phase this out for a number of years. It’s about finding an alternative.”
Goyarra Street Rye
Department Health and Human Services Letter to Residents
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled March 19 – No ‘Opt-out’ offered to residents
Spraying can be conducted in several ways but is most commonly applied by hand using a hose that is connected to either a backpack or a container in a vehicle.
Information from Friends of the Earth
Bifenthrin Insecticide – Used against a variety of insects including termites. Most likely enters waterways as a result of termite treatment.
Pesticide Movement Rating: Extremely Low. Soil Half Life: 26 days. Water Solubility: 0.1. Koc: 240000. (The lower the Koc, the less sorption potential and the higher risk of it washing off a site).
Human Health: Possible carcinogen, developmental/reproductive toxin, suspected
endocrine disruptor.
Ecological Information: Very highly toxic to fish, insects and zooplankton.
Beating Burili Project in Victoria Project
https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/infectious-diseases/beating-buruli
French Street Rye
Department Health and Human Services Letter to Residents
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled March 2019 – No ‘Opt-out’ offered to residents
Spraying can be conducted in several ways but is most commonly applied by hand using a hose that is connected to either a backpack or a container in a vehicle.
Information from Friends of the Earth
Bifenthrin Insecticide – Used against a variety of insects including termites. Most likely enters waterways as a result of termite treatment.
Pesticide Movement Rating: Extremely Low. Soil Half Life: 26 days. Water Solubility: 0.1. Koc: 240000. (The lower the Koc, the less sorption potential and the higher risk of it washing off a site).
Human Health: Possible carcinogen, developmental/reproductive toxin, suspected
endocrine disruptor.
Ecological Information: Very highly toxic to fish, insects and zooplankton.
Beating Burili Project in Victoria Project
https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/infectious-diseases/beating-buruli
Dawn Street Rye
Department Health and Human Services Letter to Residents
Mosquito Control Activities Scheduled March 19 – No ‘Opt-out’ offered to residents
Spraying can be conducted in several ways but is most commonly applied by hand using a hose that is connected to either a backpack or a container in a vehicle.
Information from Friends of the Earth
Bifenthrin Insecticide – Used against a variety of insects including termites. Most likely enters waterways as a result of termite treatment.
Pesticide Movement Rating: Extremely Low. Soil Half Life: 26 days. Water Solubility: 0.1. Koc: 240000. (The lower the Koc, the less sorption potential and the higher risk of it washing off a site).
Human Health: Possible carcinogen, developmental/reproductive toxin, suspected
endocrine disruptor.
Ecological Information: Very highly toxic to fish, insects and zooplankton.
Beating Burili Project in Victoria Project
https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/infectious-diseases/beating-buruli
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/buruli-ulcer-mosquito-spray-trial-halted-amid-pesticide-bee-concerns-20190814-p52h59.html
August 14 2019
A controversial plan to spray pesticide over parts of the Mornington Peninsula to fight the spread of the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer has been halted amid concerns about its effect on bees.
The pesticide trial, which was planned for October, was designed to reduce mosquito numbers in the hope that would stop the spread of the mysterious ulcer, which has mainly affected the Mornington and Bellarine peninsulas.
But the trial has been paused by the Mornington Shire Council after local residents expressed concerns about the use of synthetic pyrethroid pesticide spray.
In a petition, the founder of Save the Bees Australia, Simon Mulvany, dubbed the proposed spraying an “insect massacre”.
“The stuff they are using will kill every insect,” Mr Mulvany said. “There is also health warnings about using it near waterways because it will also kill aqua creatures including dragonfly larvae and tadpoles.”
Mr Mulvany started the petition opposing the mosquito cull after reading about the proposed spraying in The Good Weekend. The petition has been signed by 16,000 people.
“What danger does this poisoning program pose to pollinators, fauna and public health?” the petition says.
Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor David Gill said the community does not want the spraying “and have made that clear”.
“We are not going to have spraying on the Mornington Peninsula in October – they can come back to us and have another discussion,” he said.
There have been 135 cases of the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer recorded in Victoria this year, slightly down on the 165 cases at the same time last year.
Leading Buruli expert Professor Tim Stinear said research led by Melbourne scientists over the last 15 years indicated mosquitoes and possums were involved in the spread of the disease.
“When we have a disease outbreak we have an obligation to the human population to control that disease,” said Professor Stinear, a professor in microbiology at Melbourne University’s Doherty Institute.
“What we are trying to do is balance the need to control a devastating disease with minimising environmental impacts.”
He said those involved in the study were very sensitive to the environmental impacts and would continue with the consultation process.
“We are in a close partnership with Mornington Shire Council and we are certainly going to listen to their wishes and advice,” Professor Stinear said.
He said there were alternatives to pesticide spraying, but the effectiveness of other interventions might be varied.
“It is too early to say what the alternatives might look like but they are certainly being investigated. We need to control this disease.”
The council voted to undertake extensive community consultation on the use of spraying and ask for expert advice on alternative approaches that alleviated harm to the ecosystem and biodiversity.
It would not take a position on the spraying trials – which are part of the Beating Buruli in Victoria project – until this was completed.
The council has asked for a report stipulating that fogging, where pesticide is misted from a blower, is not a viable option and that targeted spraying in yards should be a last resort.
It says safer, non-chemical pesticides should be explored.
It also says anyone affected by the mosquito cull program should be required to opt in, rather than opt out.
Cr Gill said there was an outpouring of concern at a public meeting attended by hundreds of people last Saturday.
“To a person, there was nobody supporting spraying,” said Cr Gill, who is a native bee enthusiast.
The Beating Buruli study is being funded by the Australian government, which has provided $3.9 million for Buruli research.
It is a joint initiative between the Department of Health and Human Services, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Austin Health, Agriculture Victoria and Melbourne University’s Doherty Institute.
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt, who attended the public meeting on Saturday, said the Shire maintained full authority over the project and actions undertaken in its municipality.
“My advice to the meeting and the council is that they may want to consider moving to an opt-in program,” Mr Hunt said.
“It was also good to speak to locals about how to better educate physicians and diagnosticians on the ulcer.”
March 14 2016
https://www.standard.net.au/story/3790222/bees-buzz-no-more-after-chemical-hit/
CHELSEA Fox and her family love honey and have four beehives on their Killarney property.
She knows that local farmers need to control crickets and locusts but wishes they could use alternatives to the insecticide that recently killed tens of thousands of bees from her hives.
Ms Fox said she first noticed hundreds of dead bees on March 3 around a hive they had commandeered in a shed behind her home.
She later found thousands more mortalities around three other hives she keeps along the fenceline of the family’s rural property and thousands more died in the ensuing days.
“I was devastated to find out that the cause of the death of my bees was due to agricultural spray that is used to control locust and crickets.
“The key ingredient is fipronil and it is highly toxic to bees and a range of other insects and fish.
“A lot of farmers I know choose not to use it and make responsible choices with their chemical use,” Ms Fox said.
“The death caused by this chemical is very slow.
“Each day I have been sweeping up thousands of new dead bees and it’s quite heartbreaking for our whole family to see all our hives slowly dying,” she said.
Ms Fox said it was difficult to determine where the chemical was sprayed because bees foraged for up to a 10 kilometre radius. She said she did not want to assign blame to anyone over the deaths.
However she had gone public with the incident in the hope it would raise awareness about the harmful non-target effects of the insecticide. She is also sending a letter to farmers near her property alerting them to the effects of fipronil on bees.
Government specialists in agricultural chemicals have told her there were a range of options available to farmers to control locusts and crickets that did not affect bees.
“If this type of devastation has happened to my four hives, imagine what it’s doing to bees on a wider scale,” Ms Fox said.
“We all know that bees are essential for pollinating agricultural crops as well as most of out fruits and vegetables that we eat,” she said.
https://thewest.com.au/news/busselton-dunsborough-times/bee-deaths-investigated-ng-b88796601z
5 April 2019
Bee colonies in Busselton and Vasse have been dying and while experts have not yet confirmed the cause and extent, apiarists are pointing to insecticide.
Beekeepers first noticed colonies dying about a month ago and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development confirmed it has since received several reports.
The issue appears to be concentrated in West Busselton and Vasse but beekeeper Catherine Talbot conceded it was difficult to track given bees’ foraging habits.
“One of my hives is next door and they’re all dead but the two in my backyard are fine,” she said.
“I know of another in Vasse whose hives are fine and a friend of mine … knows of six (that aren’t).
“It all depends on where the bees are going.”
The Times understands bee deaths from insecticides are not uncommon but Ms Talbot and fellow beekeeper Andrew Weinert said it was the first time they had experienced it locally.
Mr Weinert lost two not-well-established hives and said the remaining bees were still dying.
“There is no easy way to pin point the source of the insecticide as bees will fly up to 5km in any direction,” he said.
Some apiarists queried whether routine spraying by the City of Busselton could be responsible but acting chief executive Paul Needham said the same products had now been used for several years.
“Minor spraying on an ongoing basis is undertaken across the broad area by our parks and gardening crew,” he said.
“The product has been used for many years across the municipality in generally mild doses and we do not believe it would adversely impact bee populations.”
DPIRB is making further inquiries into the reports and said if apiarists suspected insecticide as the cause of bee deaths, they could organise laboratory testing of honey or wax and unusual behaviour or death should be reported.
Renee Hall, who recently started keeping bees with the help of Ms Talbot, said it was distressing to watch the bees die and believed it to be indicative of “the bigger picture”.
“My husband’s been out there sweeping up the poor, disoriented bees — it’s really sad,” she said.
“And it’s got me thinking about what we put onto our food. I make strawberry jam and I think about all the pesticides that go onto strawberries — we eat that stuff.”
Ms Talbot likened the situation to “the canary in the coal mine”.
“It raises awareness about how many toxic elements are in the environment,” she said.
“If bees in your backyard are dying … it makes you wonder what else is going on out there.”
https://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/thousands-of-bees-killed-as-750-hives-poisoned-20120619-20l4z.html
June 19 2012
Hundreds of beehives on the NSW south coast have been sprayed with poison, with a major honey producer left devastated and a harvest ruined.
Police said about 750 beehives were poisoned on properties near Batemans Bay causing about $150,000 worth of damage.
Wendy Roberts from Australian Rainforest Honey at Sunshine Bay, which provides honey to Woolworths around the country, said about 240 of their 5000 hives had been sprayed, killing all the bees inside.
Mrs Roberts said her husband Pat discovered the poisoned hives at two of their sites yesterday morning.
The honey on some of the hives was ready to be harvested this week, but is now contaminated.
https://www.beaudeserttimes.com.au/story/6218101/insecticide-blamed-for-death-of-10-million-bees/
June 14 2019:
The use of a toxic chemical has left 10 million bees in Griffith dead.
Five local apiarists have seen around 340 hives between them destroyed by the use of Fipronil, and they’re now calling for the insecticide to be banned in Australia.
The chemical is banned in around 49 countries including most of Europe.
Apiarist Les Ellis lost 75 hives alone to Fipronil contamination.
“It’s overkill, it’s too toxic,” Mr Ellis said.
The chemical has a 120 day half-life which means a drop on a flower can be brought back to a bee hive and can have devastating consequences
Mr Ellis said the inside of hives including wax and honey would either have to be burned or buried and cannot be re-used without endangering new bees.
Mr Ellis said the loss of his 75 hives effectively means he will retire for the second time in his life.
“It would take two years to replace 75 hives, that’s two years without income,” he said.
Fipronil is often used to combat termites or ants and only needs a few drops to be brought back to a hive or nest to be effective.
What’s not clear to the apiarists however, is how 340 hives were contaminated.
One theory is a wild bee hive was sprayed and the then unprotected honey was taken back to the apiarists hives.
While the chemical has been used to protect crops, the apiarists believed when the hives were moved to ‘safer’ locations closer to Griffith they would have been protected from contamination.
“Twenty years ago people wouldn’t care less about bees, now there’s a real buzz about bees because people understand the role they play,” Ian Carter said.
“We don’t know why this chemical is being used in town.”
Mr Carter had his bees in two locations to shield them from insecticides however many of those hives have since been destroyed.
Laboratory testing revealed the bees which had died were poisoned by fipronil which is toxic to humans if ingested in large amounts.
Apiarist Tom Doubleday said he believed the use fipronil around Griffith was contrary to the directions.
“There’s other chemicals which will do the job, they’re less toxic but more costly,” Mr Doubleday said.
https://www.coffscoastadvocate.com.au/news/nothing-untoward-with-chemical-spraying-on-blueber/3154125/
13 March 2017
DISCUSSION on radio this morning posed questions whether Coffs Coast blueberry farmers are spraying their crops at night due to public safety issues and the concoction of poisonous chemicals they are spraying?
After hearing the discussion on radio this morning, Southern Cross Honey and Pollination, which supplies 400 bee hives to local blueberry farmers supplying the Oz Berries Group, contacted The Advocate to shed light on the situation.
A company spokesman said blueberry farmers are spraying their crops between dusk and midnight so insecticide residue has dried by morning when bees from the supplied hives are active pollinating the crops.
“The farmers are spraying of a night-time to look after our bees really,” a company spokesman said.
“Farmers cannot spray in the middle of the day because it burns the leaves of the blueberry plants.
“The days of spraying nasty chemicals around are gone.
“There is nothing untoward going on at the blueberry farms I supply my bees too, just because they are seen to be spraying their crops of a night-time.
The company spokesman said most local blueberry farmers are rotating the insecticides known as ‘Prodigy’, which controls moths, caterpillars, heliothis, and bug varieties, and ‘Success’, which controls moths, butterflies, caterpillars, grubs, slugs and thrips, to ensure problem insects don’t build up resistance to one particular brand of spray.
“These chemicals clear within a day or so, I believe, but if the farmers are using another insecticide known as Lannate than that’s a worry,” the beekeeper said.
“It’s like letting off a nuclear bomb for all insects including bees.”
Another concern raised by neighbours living near local blueberry farms is spray drift onto their properties.
The local beekeeper said given the cost of the chemicals blueberry farmers aren’t going to waste their chemicals by spraying in windy conditions.
“They want the best coverage they can get. A chemical like Prodigy retails for $1500 a litre, they sure aren’t going to be wasting it over their neighbours’ fences.”
“After hearing the discussion on radio I just thought I would ring in and clear up a bit of information for the general public as to why farmers are spraying of a night-time.
“If a farmer is spraying between 3am and 9am personally they won’t be having my bees on their property. There’s no way the chemical will have cleared by the time the bees are active of a morning.
“Put it this way without bees there are no blueberries, no fruit and there’s no profit.”
Southern Cross Honey and Pollination supplies two species of bees to local farms for crop pollination, Italian bees (yellow banded bees) and caucasian bees (known for their black appearance).
Wappa Dam (Queensland) – 2018 Feb/Apr
Glyphosate: ~0.104ug/L
AMPA: ~0.125ug/L
Catchment and Drinking Water Quality Micro Pollutant Monitoring Program – Passive Sampling
Report 8 – Summer 2018 (University of Queensland)
Cedar Grove Weir (Queensland) – 2018 Feb/Apr
Glyphosate: ~0.005ug/L
Catchment and Drinking Water Quality Micro Pollutant Monitoring Program – Passive Sampling
Report 8 – Summer 2018 (University of Queensland)
Downstream Fernvale STP @ Savages CRC (Queensland) – 2018 Feb/Apr
Glyphosate: ~0.003ug/L
Catchment and Drinking Water Quality Micro Pollutant Monitoring Program – Passive Sampling
Report 8 – Summer 2018 (University of Queensland)
Leslie Harrison Dam (Queensland) – 2018 Feb/Apr
Glyphosate: ~0.006ug/L
Catchment and Drinking Water Quality Micro Pollutant Monitoring Program – Passive Sampling
Report 8 – Summer 2018 (University of Queensland)
Lake MacDonald (Queensland) – 2018 Feb/Apr
Glyphosate: ~0.024ug/L
AMPA: ~0.05ng/L
Catchment and Drinking Water Quality Micro Pollutant Monitoring Program – Passive Sampling
Report 8 – Summer 2018 (University of Queensland)