Update To Fumigation Requirements into Australia & New Zealand
Trans-Border sent out a notice regarding new pre-shipment fumigation requirements issued by the Australia Department of Agriculture for certain cargoes exported via sea from the U.S to Australia. These rules were implemented to manage and fight the seasonal risk of the brown marmorated stink bug infestations in sea cargo exported to Australia. The Australian Department of Agriculture has now issued revised measures regarding these pre-shipment fumigation requirements, which now includes revised treatment conditions, (mandatory) and season dates, as well as a reduction in the range of targeted goods. American used cars for sale The Marmorated Stink Bug is an invasive pest that feeds on high-value crops and is destructive to agriculture. They can congregate almost anywhere, including bookcases, under beds and sofas, and shipping containers. When these bugs are disturbed or squashed, they STINK! Summary: • From September 1, all used goods in the target tariffs will need to be cleaned and treated for potential stink bug infestations immediately prior to