Condition

Condition 51G - Tomato Potato Psyllid: Flowers and Ornamental Foliage

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 flowers or ornamental foliage 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 tomato potato psyllid, may enter Victoria without restriction, otherwise‐

the movement into Victoria of any flowers or ornamental foliage (excluding ornamental fruits) is prohibited unless it has been:

  1. fumigated with 1000g/kg active constituent methyl bromide at:
    1. 10°C – 10.9°C @ 56g/m3 for 2 hours; or
    2. 11°C – 15.9°C @ 48g/m3 for 2 hours; or
    3. 16°C – 20.9°C @ 40g/m3 for 2 hours; or
    4. 21°C – 31.9°C @32g/m3 for 2 hours; and
  2. immediately after treatment, the material is placed in secure conditions that prevent infestation of tomato potato psyllid; or
  3. 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-65, Plant Health Declaration or Permit.

Relevant Hosts / Commodities