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August 24 Deadline For 1080 Courses

Nationals Member for Eastern Region Peter Hall today reminded future 1080 bait users that there was less than two weeks left to register for free accreditation courses.

By Peter Hall - 8th August 2007 - Back to News

He said Agricultural Chemical User Permit (ACUP) licence holders must register with DPI for a free half-day training course by August 24. Later training will be on an as-needs basis for a fee.

Under changes to the scheme, landholders must be 1080-accredited to continue use of the chemical when sales are opened up to private enterprise on January 1.

"1080 baits are a major weapon in controlling feral rabbit and fox populations,"

Mr Hall said.

"It’s essential that people intending to continue use of 1080 baits register for this course so that they are accredited to distribute the baits for vital pest management control.

"Users will be able to purchase perishable baits such as 1080-laced liver and carrot baits to control rabbits and foxes as well as the current oat and Fox-Off baits from next year."

Mr Hall said many courses in Gippsland were already full, but that some places still remained available in Traralgon, Yarram, Maffra, and Ellinbank.

Landholders who required more information about the 1080 baiting regulations should call the DPI bait hotline on 1300 10 1080 or visit the DPI web site at www.dpi.vic.gov.au/1080

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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