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DAFF releases draft khapra beetle pest risk analysis for consultation
The draft Part 1 report proposes keeping all seven emergency measures and adding eight countries to the khapra beetle target-risk list.
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Vale Professor Yong Lin Ren
UBL acknowledges the passing of Professor Yong Lin Ren, former Chairman of the UBL Advisory Board.
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Khapra beetle larvae found in imported nappy pants
DAFF is responding to a khapra beetle detection in imported nappy pants sold through Woolworths, a reminder of how this pest hitchhikes in containers.
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DAFF approves ethyl formate as a greener alternative to methyl bromide
Ethyl formate has been approved under AusTreat as an offshore treatment for BMSB, the first step in a phased roll-out.
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Professor Simon McKirdy steps down from the UBL Board
UBL founder and former Non-Executive Chairman Professor Simon McKirdy has resigned from the Board, effective 28 March 2025.
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New vehicle contamination up 88 per cent as stink bugs hitch a ride
CSIRO reports that a ship carrying more than 3,700 electric vehicles had multiple pest detections, as contaminated new car arrivals rise sharply.
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Car carrier sent back to China after stink bugs found on board
A car carrier bound for Australia with Tesla Model Y vehicles was ordered back to Shanghai after live yellow spotted stink bugs were found on board.
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UBL agreement with CBH Group featured in World Grain
DAFF has released the draft report for Part 1 of its pest risk analysis for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) for public…
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UBL inks agreement with CBH to co-create new, sustainable fumigation method
DAFF has released the draft report for Part 1 of its pest risk analysis for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) for public…
Read MoreUBL signs strategic partner to assist with practical roll out of patented Fume8 technology
DAFF has released the draft report for Part 1 of its pest risk analysis for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) for public…
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