Condition 43B - Electric Ant: Earth and Landscaping Materials (including potting media, organic mulch and composted animal manure)
The information within this Import Condition was current as of the date of printing: Tuesday, 5 November 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 landscaping material or soil 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 electric ant enter Victoria without restriction, otherwise-
the movement into Victoria of any earth or landscaping material (including potting media, organic mulch and composted animal manure) is prohibited unless:
- treated by;
- heating the entire mass to a minimum temperature of 65.5°C using steam or dry heat; or
- fumigating with a product containing 1000 g/kg methyl bromide, at the rate of 48 g/m3 at 21°C for at least 24 hours; or
- in the case of diagnostic samples, freezing to at least – 20°C for not less than 24 hours; and
- be produced, stored, handled and consigned in such a manner that would prevent infestation or destroy all life stages of electric ants; and
- remain packed in the original sealed bag or container in which it was first commercially packed; or
- 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 or permit.