Do you still have Lebaycid or other fenthion products in your shed? Use of products containing fenthion is not permitted after October 2015, when the 12-month phase-out periods for all products will end.
The APVMA’s final review of fenthion concluded the use of products containing the chemical may, in most situations, pose undue risks to human health and the environment.
Regulatory action was taken in 2014 including the cancellation of products and variation of some product labels. A 12-month phase-out period from October 2014 allowed people to use up existing stocks. In addition at the request of the holder, the active constituent fenthion was cancelled on 3 November 2014 which resulted in the cancellation of all remaining products.
Phase-out dates for farm and home garden products
The following products have been cancelled and may not be used or supplied after the below cease use and supply dates:
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Product name
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Product number
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Cease use and supply date
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Additional restrictions
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Tiguvon Spot-on Cattle Lice Insecticide
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33520
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15 October 2015
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Control-A-Bird Agent
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42202
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15 October 2015
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Avigrease Pest Bird Eradication Compound
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50244
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15 October 2015
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David Grays Mosquito and Spider Spray Insecticide
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51627
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15 October 2015
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Avigel Pest Bird Control Agent
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52075
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15 October 2015
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Lebaycid Fruit Fly and Insect Killer
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61308
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15 October 2015
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May not be used on food producing plants in the home garden
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Lebaycid Insecticide Spray
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32996
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Label approval 0110 –
29 October 2015
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Lebaycid Insecticide Spray bearing the label approval 0110 must only be used according to the instructions in the APVMA gazette and also in permits PER13840 (WA only) and PER13841 (other states and territories) and any other permits issued by the APVMA
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Amalgamated Pest Control 1% Fenthion Dust
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41138
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2 November 2015
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Phase-out dates for pest control products
Registration of four products commonly used in the control of pest birds or for general pest control have been cancelled. These products must not be used after the dates shown below:
- Avigrease Pest Bird Eradication Compound, product number 50244 – 15 October 2015
- Avigel Pest Bird Control Agent, product number 52075 – 15 October 2015
- Control-a-Bird Agent, product number 42202 – 15 October 2015
- Amalgamated Pest Control 1% Fenthion Dust, product number 41138 – 2 November 2015
Product use and disposal
Existing stocks of any of these products must be used before the end of the relevant phase-out period for that product. The products cannot be used or supplied to others for use after these October 2015 dates.
Please dispose of unwanted pesticide product responsibly, using a licensed waste disposal contractor or facility, such as the industry run stewardship program for the disposal of pesticides:
Chemclear
Phone: 1800 008 182
Register online: www.chemclear.com.au.
Home owners may be able to access additional disposal options through local authorities or councils.
Alternate options
The APVMA has also issued permits for the use of alternatives for the control or suppression of fruit flies in certain crops in response to applications from grower groups, industry bodies or States and Territories. Details of these can be found here.
Further information
Contact the APVMA’s Chemical Review team for further information on the review of fenthion, or for information about use during the phase-out. The current permits for the use of Lebaycid can be found on the chemicals database
Phone: +61 2 6210 4749
Email: chemicalreview@apvma.gov.au
Web: www.apvma.gov.au
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