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Call for submissions on a new insecticide

Call for submissions on a new insecticide

1 May 2013

The Environmental Protection Authority is calling for submissions on an application to import an insecticide used to eradicate ants.

Ensystex NZ Ltd has applied to import the water-based insecticide Bithor, which contains bifenthrin and imidacloprid (a neonicotinoid).

Bithor is intended for use in the management of ants in and around domestic, industrial and commercial buildings and structures.

In its application, Ensystex NZ Ltd, says the product will generally be used by professional pest control operators to treat homes and buildings.

It says one benefit of Bithor is that, because it contains two different active ingredients, there is less risk that the insects will develop a resistance to it.

The application notes Bithor can pose a risk to human health, but this risk can be minimised by the use of appropriate protective equipment.

The applicant has classified the substance as highly ecotoxic to bees.

Under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, this would trigger controls, such as restricting the application of the substance if bees are foraging or are likely to forage in the area, and if there are beehives in close proximity.

Submissions are an important part of the process used to evaluate applications to import or manufacture hazardous substances.

If you would like to make a submission, click here.

Submissions close at 5:00pm on Thursday 13 June 2013.

ENDS

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