Plague locust

Under the Rural Lands Protection Act 1998, landholders are required to report the presence of plague locusts on their land to their local Rural Lands Protection Board (RLPB).  They are also required to use insecticide to control locust nymphs when the nymphs band together.  Insecticide is provided free of charge from local RLPBs.

For further information, contact your local RLPB.

• Current situation in NSW (as at 28 July 2008)
  
• Estimate of locust activity  469.3 kb
  A map showing estimated number of properties where there was locust activity.
• Biology and behaviour of the Australian plague locust
  Describes the characteristics, life cycle, occurrence and behaviour of the Australian plague locust.
• The Australian plague locust landholder control strategies for NSW
  
• Plague locusts in dairying areas
  Information on withholding periods, export slaughter intervals and export grazing intervals for insecticides used in locust control. Also provides advice on managing the milking herd and planning ahead from an 'available feed' viewpoint.
• Australian plague locust spray record  51.9 kb
  The Pesticides Act 1999 directs that all chemicals applied need to be recorded and kept for a minimum of 3 years. This sheet can be used for recording chemicals applied for plague locust control.
• Standard Operating Procedures for Locust Control
  The SOPs are intended to provide operational guidelines and background information to NSW DPI and RLPB staff involved in the management and control of plague locusts. Their use will ensure safe and effective management of plague locusts through appropriate coordinated activities.
• Chemical MSDSs, labels and permits
  
• Locusts and Spring 2008 - Information for Farmers  2.9 mb
  A presentation with images and graphs used to inform farmers about locust forecasts, density, lifecycle, damage, roles and responsibilities and control options.
• Pesticides - a guide to their effects on honey bees
  Information which provides a basic knowledge of the chemical name, product name and toxic effect on honey bees of pesticides which beekeepers are likely to come into contact with when operating in areas where pesticides are applied.
• Pesticides - reducing damage to honey bees
  Practices to minimise damage to honey bees from pesticides are essential components in programs developed by persons applying pesticides and by beekeepers operating apiaries in areas where pesticides are applied.
• Invitation for Expressions of Interest - Helicopter and fixed wing aircraft support for emergency and other operations  930.4 kb
  
• Clarification 1 - Invitation for Expressions of Interest - Helicopter and fixed wing aircraft support for emergency and other operations  20.4 kb