Treatment schedules Attachment Two
Ananas comosus - pineapple
Pest: external feeders
Flesh temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
27°C and above 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 26°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Pest: external feeders
Temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
21°C and above 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Capsicum annuum - capsicum
Pest: external feeders
Flesh temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
33°C - 36°C 16g/m3 2 hours
28°C - 32°C 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 27°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Citrullus lanatus - watermelon
Pest: external feeders
Flesh temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
27°C and above 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 26°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Note: for exports of watermelon from Australia to New Zealand, the mandatory fumigation treatment for fruit fly as detailed in Appendix 3 to the Australian - New Zealand Bilateral Quarantine Arrangement (32g/m3 for 4 hours) is deemed equivalent to all treatments above.
Pests: external feeders,
Flesh temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
33°C - 36°C 16g/m3 2 hours
28°C - 32°C 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 27°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Note: the FAO does not recommend MB fumigation of citrus fruit, as the various species of citrus may be susceptible to damage.
Cucumis melo - honeydew melons only
Pest: external feeders
Flesh temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
27°C and above 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 26°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Cucumis melo - rockmelons only
Pest: external feeders.
Flesh temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
27°C and above 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 26°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Cucumis sativus - cucumber
Pest: external feeders
Flesh temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
27°C and above 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 26°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Cucurbita pepo - zucchini and pumpkin only
Pest: external feeders
Flesh temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
27°C and above 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 26°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
Cucurbita pepo - scallopini only
Pest: external feeders
Flesh temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
27°C and above 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 26°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Fragaria spp - strawberry
Pest: external feeders
Flesh temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
27°C and above 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 26°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
10°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Note: for exports of strawberry from Australia to New Zealand, the mandatory fumigation treatment for fruit fly as detailed in Appendix 3 to the Australian - New Zealand Bilateral Quarantine Arrangement (48g/m3 for 3 hours) is deemed equivalent to all treatments above.
Herbs (fresh) - restricted to basil (Ocimum basilicum), calendula (flowers only) (Calendula officinalis), chives (Allium schoenoprasum), coriander (cilantro) (Coriandum sativum), dill (Anethum spp.), lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus), marjoram (Origanum majorana), marigolds (edible petals) (Calendula spp.), mint (Mentha spp.), nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus or Nasturtium majus), oregano (Origanum vulgare), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), sage (Salvia officinalis), sorrel (dock) (Rumex acetosella), tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) and thyme (Thymus spp.).
Pest: external feeders
Temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
21°C and above 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Lablab niger - bean
Pest: legume pod borers & external feeders
Temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
27°C and above 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 26°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Leafy vegetables (fresh) - restricted to amaranth (leafy amaranth, Chinese spinach, tampala) (Amaranthus spp.), arugula (rocket) (Eruca sativa), celery (Apium graveolens), celtuce (Lactuca sativa var. angustana), chard (red or swiss) (Beta vulgaris var. cicla), chard (green) (Beta vulgaris), chard (rainbow) (Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla arcangeli), chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium), chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum coronanium var. coronanium), corn salad (Valerianella locusta), cress (supreme) (Lepidium sativum), cress (curly) (Lepidium var.), dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), endive (Cichorium endivia), fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), lettuce (Lactuca sativa), lupin (Lupinus spp.), orach (Atriplex hortensis), parsley (Petroselinum crispum), purslane (Portulaca oleracea and Montia perfoliata), radicchio (red chicory) (Cichorium intybus), spinach (English and red) (Spinacia oleracea and Spinacia oleracea var.), winter rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) and wintercress (Barbarea vulgaris).
Pest: external feeders
Temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
21°C and above 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Lycopersicon esculentum - tomato
Pest: external feeders
Flesh temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
33°C - 36°C 16g/m3 2 hours
28°C - 32°C 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 27°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Persea americana - avocado
Pest: external feeders
Flesh temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
33°C - 36°C 16g/m3 2 hours
28°C - 32°C 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 27°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Phaseolus spp - beans
Pest: legume pod borers & external feeders
Temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
27°C and above 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 26°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Pisum sativum - pea
Pest: legume pod borers & external feeders
Temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
27°C and above 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 26°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Pyrus communis - pear
Pest: external feeders
Flesh temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
33°C - 36°C 16g/m3 2 hours
28°C - 32°C 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 27°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Vitis vinifera - grape
Pest: external feeders
Flesh temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
27°C and above 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 26°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Zea mays – sweet corn
Pest: external feeders
Temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
27°C and above 24g/m3 2 hours
21°C - 26°C 32g/m3 2 hours
16°C - 20°C 40g/m3 2 hours
11°C - 15°C 48g/m3 2 hours
Zingiber officinale - ginger
Pest: external feeders
Temperature Dosage rate Treatment period
33°C and above 32g/m3 3 hours
27°C - 32°C 40g/m3 3 hours
21°C - 26°C 48g/m3 3 hours
16°C - 20°C 48g/m3 3.5 hours
NB For commodity treatment schedule not listed above contact AQIS Plant Programs 02 6272 5307 for assessment/inclusion.
These treatment regimes are based on rates prescribed by the USDA, fumigation carried out under 11 degrees are not permitted under this arrangement.