Condition

Condition 22 - Citrus Red Mite

The information within this Import Condition was current as of the date of printing: Wednesday, 3 July 2024.

New entry conditions or amendments may be implemented from time to time and are uploaded into the Plant Quarantine Manual.

It is recommended that you regularly check the http://www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/pqm website for the most up to date import conditions.

Any plant or plant product (excluding fruit) originating from an area covered by an Area Freedom Certificate declaring that the area from which the host material originated is known to be free of citrus red mite may enter Victoria without restriction, otherwise‐

the entry or importation into Victoria of any plants or plant product (excluding fruit) of the genus Citrus, Eremocitrus, Microcitrus, Monanthocitrus, Fortunella or Poncirus:

  1. has been grown on a property inspected by an officer of the department responsible for agriculture in the State or Territory where the host material is grown, and found free from citrus red mite; or
  2. in the case of bare-rooted or potted plants, be treated in the previous 12 months with a drenching spray using a mixture containing 25 mL of 18 g/L of Abamectin per 100 L water; and
    1. 30 mL of 500 g/L of Clofentezine per 100 L water; or
    2. 5 mL of 200 g/L of Amitraz per 100 L water; or
  3. In the case of budwood, be treated in the previous 12 months by dipping for at least 2 minutes in a mixture containing 25 mL of 18 g/L of Abamectin per 100 L water; and
    1. 30 mL of 500 g/L of Clofentezine per 100 L water; or
    2. 5 mL of 200 g/L of Amitraz per 100 L water; or
  4. enters Victoria in accordance with a permit issued by Agriculture Victoria. To apply for a permit visit the Plant biosecurity permit page..

Documentation requirement: PHC, PHAC, Plant Health Declaration, BioSecure HACCP Biosecurity Certificate (under ECCPCRM15) or Permit.

Relevant Hosts / Commodities