On the weekend of 22-24 July 2016, the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources will be fumigating a warehouse in the Adelaide suburb of Dudley Park.
While the risk to the community is low, an exclusion zone will be in place for a period of 48 hours while the warehouse is being fumigated. This exclusion zone is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the community. The fumigation has been scheduled for the weekend to reduce the inconvenience on businesses in the vicinity, as well as the local community.
The following roads will be closed from 12:00 noon on Friday 22 July for a period of 72 hours while the fumigation activities take place:
- Pym Street will be closed 100 metres west of Exeter Terrace and 75 metres east of Cord Street.
- La Salle Street.
Why we are fumigating the premises
The fumigation is necessary to provide assurance that Khapra beetles and their larvae have been fully eradicated from the premises.
Khapra beetle is a serious exotic plant pest that is not established in Australia. It can destroy stored grain and has the potential to severely reduce Australia's access to domestic and export markets.
Khapra beetles and their larvae were detected at two premises in Adelaide and one premises on Kangaroo Island in March 2016. The beetles and larvae arrived in a consignment of imported goods. Since their detection the department has been working closely with the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia, to trace, contain and destroy all beetles, larvae and contaminated material.
If you require more information about the department's fumigation activities phone (08) 8201 6000.
The department's role in biosecurity
Biosecurity is about keeping damaging pests and diseases from other parts of the world out of Australia but also being able to respond to them effectively should they arrive.
The department manages Australia's biosecurity system, in partnership with the states and territories, industries and the community.
This is an example of the work the department needs to do to maintain Australia's biosecurity system—a system that protects our farmers, economy, environment and way of life.
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