REPORTS & STUDIES Three major aerial spraying programmes against moth pests have been carried out over heavily populated urban areas in New Zealand using the Bacillus thuringiensis var Kurstaki ( Btk) pesticide in the commercial formula Foray 48B. The aerial spraying took place in - East Auckland between 1996 and 1997 to control the White Spotted Tussock Moth;
- Hamilton City in late 2003 against a presumed infestation of the Asian Gypsy Moth, and
- West Auckland ( Waitakere City) between 2002 and 2004 against the Painted Apple Moth.
A huge volume of reports, studies, surveys and investigations have arisen from these three eradication campaigns. The wealth of information, conclusions and recommendations contained in these comprehensive reports and studies is vital evidence that should be taken into account when assessing any proposed aerial spray programmes in which there is inevitable and unavoidable public exposure. All the reports and studies posted below have been commissioned in New Zealand and relate to the New Zealand experience. Additionally, in conjunction with, and arising from these programmes, there has been a number of Government commissioned assessments and surveillance studies. Where available, these will be listed on the link below, together with relevant studies from overseas. Link to NZ Government assessments and surveillance studies - and relevant overseas reports. Click on the titles to take you to pdf files of the reports. Click here for Acrobat Reader if you haven't already got it. |
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