Condition 28 - Spiralling Whitefly

Any plant 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 spiralling whitefly may enter Victoria without restriction, otherwise‐

the entry or importation into Victoria of a plant or plant product intended for propagation in a glasshouse, hothouse or an indoor area is prohibited unless certified that:

1. the plant or plant product is grown on a property which is located more than 10km from a detection of spiralling whitefly; or
2. the plant or plant product was grown on a property that is subject to a crop monitoring program approved by Agriculture Victoria and and been found to be free of spiralling whitefly; or
3. inspected and found free of spiralling whitefly at the rate of 600 units or 2%, whichever is greater, or all units if consignment is below 600 units in total; or
4. treated by:
   1. cover spraying not more than 72 hours prior to dispatch, to the point of run-off, with a mixture containing a commercial wetting agent at the rate specified on the registered label of the product; and
      1. 0.75 mL of a concentrate containing 400 g/L dimethoate per litre of water; or
      2. 0.5 mL of a concentrate containing 80 g/L bifenthrin per litre of water; or
      3. 0.4 mL of a concentrate containing 100 g/L bifenthrin per litre of water; or
   2. full immersion in a mixture containing 0.75 mL of a concentrate containing 400 g/L dimethoate per litre of water for a minimum of 10 seconds; and
5. packed so as to prevent infestation with spiralling whitefly by ensuring any openings do not exceed 0.5 mm (500 microns); or
6. 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 under ICA-35 or ICA-36, BioSecure HACCP Health Certificate under ECCPSPW04, Plant Health Declaration or Permit.