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Fumigant methyl bromide is under a moratorium; how safe is a replacement?
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Fumigant methyl bromide is under a moratorium; how safe is a replacement?
Tuesday 21 August 2018, 04:59 PM
Alternative agents to fumigate logs come with their own hazards
A recent Occupation Health article has drawn a commendation from Stakeholders in Methyl Bromide Reduction, an organisation seeking alternatives to methyl bromide for log fumigation. Chair Don Hammond describes the current status
Quarantine and pre-shipment procedures in ports involve the fumigation of imported goods prior to quarantine and of export goods prior to shipment.
References
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