New Zealand registration process for log fumigant ethanedinitrile under way

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New Zealand registration process for log fumigant ethanedinitrile under way

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Monday 20 August 2018, 12:41 PM

Efforts to reduce the use of MeBr as a fumigant have been ongoing for 10 years

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A recent Occupation Health article has drawn a commendation from Stakeholders in Methyl Bromide Reduction, an organisation seeking alternatives to methyl bromide for log fumigation. Chair Don Hammond describes the current status

There will always be risk of acute intoxication occurring if the substance is not handled correctly Stakeholders in Methyl Bromide Reduction con

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References

Armstrong JW, Brash DW, Waddell BC. Comprehensive literature review of fumigants and disinfestation strategies, methods and techniques pertinent to potential use as quarantine treatments for New Zealand export logs. A report prepared for: Scion. Plant Food Research Contract No. 29714. Milestone No. 1.3.1. Job code: P/332016/01. SPTS No. 10678.

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