Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) would like to remind members of requirements for any onshore BMSB treatment as outlined below: Treatment rates
HeatAt 50°C or higher for at least 20 minutes. Note: the minimum temperature of the coldest part of the treated goods should reach at least 50 °C for at least 20 minutes.
Methyl Bromide
A dose of 16 g/m3 or above, at 15°C or above, for 12 hours or longer, with a minimum end point reading of 8 g/m3. Note: this minimum temperature is 5°C higher than the sulfuryl fluoride conditions.
Sulfuryl Fluoride
There are two sets of rates for sulfuryl fluoride treatments.
Treatment providers not using an approved third-party program*:A dose of 24 g/m3 or above, at 10oC or above, for 12 hours or longer, with a minimum end point concentration of 12 g/m3.
orA dose of 16 g/m3 or above, at 10oC or above, for 24 hours or longer, with a minimum end point concentration of 8 g/m3.
Treatment providers using an approved third-party program*:Achieve a CT of 200 g-h/m3 or more, while conducting the treatment at 10°C or above, for 12 hours or longer, with a minimum end point concentration of 12 g/m3.
orAchieve a CT of 200 g-h/m3 or more, while conducting the treatment at 10oC or above, for 24 hours or longer, with a minimum end point concentration of 8 g/m3.
*The approved third-party programs are:Douglas Products FumiguideEnsystex II, Inc Fumicalc
Treatment minimum standards
There are set minimum standards for the application of BMSB treatments. Treatments applied for biosecurity purposes are part of managing the risk of introducing exotic pests and diseases. It is important that treatment providers understand these requirements as treatments to manage risk are only effective when conducted correctly. These standards outline best practice methodologies for applying biosecurity treatments.
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