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Documents required when undertaking rabbit control in

Victoria

Risk assessment for rabbit control in Victoria

Neighbour notification of vertebrate pest control using 1080 and/or PAPP pest animal bait products

Record keeping template – pest animal bait products

Record of neighbour notification – template

Community baiting program notification and acknowledgement form

Agent 1080 and PAPP bait purchase record

Risk assessment for rabbit control in VictoriaThe bait user is at all times responsible for managing the risks associated with 1080 pest animal bait use

Baiting detailsDate (dd-mm-yy):

Bait user’s name:

Bait user’s address:

Bait user’s Property Identification Code (optional):

Address of property/properties where baits will be laid (if different to above) to which this risk assessment relates:

Type of bait product required for the control of rabbits:

Area to be treated (hectares):

Start date for baiting program (dd-mm-yy):

Completion date for baiting program (dd-mm-yy):

Preparation and planningPlease indicate your response to these statements by circling Yes or No.

I have assessed that the number of rabbits on the property are at levels that have the potential to impact on production and/or biodiversity. Yes / No

I have identified where the rabbits are living and foraging on the property and have determined the most appropriate bait placement and deployment method for the bait. Yes / No

I have spoken to neighbours about the rabbit problem and my intention to bait and recognise that through coordinating a control program with the neighbours, I can increase the program’s effectiveness. Yes / No

I have determined that baiting with 1080 poison is an appropriate component of a rabbit management program. Yes / No

The number of rabbits on the property is approximately __________ per spotlight kilometre or _____ per hectare and I have determined the appropriate number of baits required to be __________ kilograms per kilometre for trail bait application or __________ kilograms per hectare.

The total amount of bait to be used is:____________


Notification prior to baitingI will provide written notification to all neighbours adjoining the land at least 72 hours before and within 10 days of the baiting program, providing them with details of the baiting program, in line with Section 4.5 of the Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria. Yes / No

Immediately prior to baiting I will erect appropriate warning signs at all vehicular entry points and any other commonly used entry points to the baited area. As a minimum, these signs will contain the information outlined in Section 4.6 of the Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria. Yes / No

Bait storage, transport and containersAfter purchasing 1080 pest animal bait, I will ensure that it is transported and stored in line with Sections 4.3 and 4.4 of the Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria. Yes / No

Baiting procedureWhen undertaking the baiting program, I will ensure that I adhere to Sections 4.7, 4.8 and 4.9 of the Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria. Yes / No

Following the baiting programAt the conclusion of the baiting program, I will comply with Sections 4.9 and 4.10 of the Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria regarding the recovery and destruction of unused and unconsumed baits and the animal carcases of any animal destroyed by poison baits during and for 14 days after the baiting campaign. Yes / No

I will report the death of any non-target animal which is suspected of having been poisoned by ingesting 1080 bait within 24 hours of any such death, or suspicion of poisoning to the Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (phone number 136 186). Yes / No

Record keepingI will keep an accurate written record of my 1080 bait use for a period of 2 years after the date of use, as per the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Regulations 2007. Yes / No

Note: Users of 1080 pest animal bait products are responsible for using the product in accordance with the product label, Safety Data Sheet and Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria. Non-compliance with these documents is an offence and is liable to prosecution.

Checklist for the use of 1080 pest animal bait productsPlease indicate your response to these statements by circling Yes or No.

I have read and understood the Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria.Yes / No

I have conducted a risk assessment and will mitigate risks to non-target species.Yes / No

I will use 1080 in accordance with the product label directions and other legislative requirements.Yes / No

I will provide written notification to all adjoining neighbours of my intention to lay 1080 bait.Yes / No

I will appropriately transport, store and contain 1080 pest animal bait products.Yes / No

I will erect appropriate warning signs.Yes / No


I will safely handle and manage 1080 pest animal bait products.Yes / No

I will collect and appropriately destroy or bury any remaining baits or pest carcases.Yes / No

I will keep records associated with my baiting program for 2 years.Yes / No

Signed (bait user’s signature):

ACUP / COL / PCL number:

ACUP/ COL / PCL expiry date: (dd-mm-yy):


Neighbour notification of vertebrate pest control using 1080 and/or PAPP pest animal bait productsPart A

To

(*all adjoining neighbours — meaning all neighbours/occupiers of land that borders, connects with or directly faces, land on which poison baits are to be used, whether or not there is a road, a public utility or public land less than 100 metres wide between those lands and the lands on which baits are to be laid. Notification is not required where the distance between the location where the bait is to be laid and the adjoining property is more than 2 kilometres).

Date of notification

Part B

I,will be undertaking a 1080 / PAPP pest animal poisoning program (cross out inappropriate poison)

at:

to control foxes or wild dogs or feral pigs or rabbits (cross out inappropriate species)

The poison to be used is compound 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) / compound PAPP (4- aminopropiophenone) which is contained within an approved bait type for the pest species. (cross out inappropriate poison)

Poisoning will occur from (dd-mm-yy) to (dd-mm-yy) after which time I will collect and dispose of untaken and unused baits or 1080 capsules in accordance with the Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria.

The use of the 1080 and/or PAPP pest animal bait product will comply with the product label and the Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria. When used in accordance with the product label and the Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria the chances of non-target animal impacts are reduced but there is still some associated risk. By being aware of the dangers you are able to help manage the risk.

Contact Phone Number of Bait User


To minimise the risk of poisoning to your animals you are advised:

1. Confine, muzzle and / or restrain your domestic animals, particularly dogs and cats, to prevent them from accessing 1080 and/or PAPP pest animal poison baits or carcasses.

2. Domestic animals, particularly dogs and cats, are susceptible to primary poisoning from ingesting 1080 and/or / PAPP pest animal bait products and secondary poisoning from ingesting contaminated carcasses. It is unusual for domestic animals to scavenge on fox carcasses.

3. Closely monitor the health and behaviour of your companion animals or livestock. If you notice any unusual or uncharacteristic behaviour contact your local veterinarian immediately.

4. There is a delay in the poison action of 1080 and/or / PAPP and animals that have ingested 1080 and/or / PAPP pest animal bait products may die on your property.

5. Collect and destroy any poisoned carcasses you find by burning (in accordance with local regulations) or burying to a depth of at least 50 cm for rabbits and at least 1 metre for foxes, wild dogs and feral pigs.

6. Always dispose of carcasses away from natural features such as waterways.

Danger to humans:

Compound 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) is a restricted schedule 7 poison and there is no known antidote.Compound PAPP (4- aminopropiophenone) is a restricted schedule 7 poison and if immediate treatment is obtained an antidote may be available.

If you are handling poison bait and/or carcasses always use protective rubber gloves and wash hands and gloves thoroughly after contact.

When used in accordance with the product label and Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria, there is little risk of humans being poisoned by 1080 or PAPP pest animal bait products.

Although the 1080 and PAPP used in 1080 and PAPP pest animal bait products is substantially diluted, 1080 and PAPP pest animal baits and poisoned carcasses must be treated with care.

If poisoning occurs immediately contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.

Further information on the use and handling of 1080 and PAPP is available from 1080 and PAPP pest animal bait manufacturers.


Record keeping template - pest animal bait products

Bait user’s name and address Name and address of person for whom the application was carried out (if applicable)

General location or address where pest animal bait product was used

Date baiting period commenced

Description of situation where pest animal bait product was applied

Date baiting period ended

Area of land Quantity of baits or capsules used during baiting period1

Bait station ID or Km of trail laid

Specific location (description or GPS coordinates)

Product trade name Date pest animal bait product laid

Date checked / replaced2




Date removed

1 Record number of individual baits for fox/dog baits or in kgs for oat and carrot baits2 May not be applicable for carrot or oat baiting programs


Records must be made within 48 hours of use and kept for a minimum of 2 years

For record keeping templates for other agricultural and veterinary chemicals and details of your legal requirements visit: www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/chemicaluse

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Record of neighbour notification - templateThis template can be used to fulfil your obligation under section 3.2 and 4.5 of the Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria; to record adjoining neighbour notifications of your intention to use 1080 and/or PAPP pest animal bait products.

You must retain the completed records of use and records of notification for a minimum period of 2 years. You must sign each page of this Record of Neighbour Notification template.

Adjoining Neighbour Notification Details

1080 and PAPP User Name:…………………………………. Authority (e.g ACUP) Number:………………………

1080 and PAPP User Signature:………………………………….

Address of land where 1080 or PAPP will be used:………………….……………………………………………………………………

Product name:…………………………………………. Pest species for control:………………………………..

Dates 1080 or PAPP will be present on the land: ….../….../…… - ……/….../…...

Neighbour’s name:

Neighbour’s property address / description:

Neighbour’s contact address / description:

Method of notification:

Date of notification:

Comments:

John Smith(example only)

12 Hardwick Lane, Camperdown, Vic

12 Hardwick Lane, Camperdown, Vic

Letter placed in mail box

1/1/2014 Neighbour not home


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Neighbour’s name:

Neighbour’s property address / description:

Neighbour’s contact address / description:

Method of notification:

Date of notification:

Comments:


Community baiting program notification and acknowledgement formA person who intends to use 1080 or PAPP pest animal bait products must ensure that written notification is provided to all adjoining neighbours/occupiers of land which adjoins the land on which the bait is to be laid (see Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria for the definition of ‘adjoining neighbour’).

By signing this form the signatories acknowledge they have both received and provided notification of the intent to participate in the ……………………………………… baiting program.

Authorised 1080 or PAPP bait users listed in the first column in the attached table will be participating in the above community baiting program to control foxes or wild dogs or feral pigs or rabbits (cross out inappropriate species).

The poison to be used is compound 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) and/or compound 4-aminopropiophenone (PAPP). Baiting will occur from………………………… to ………………………………..(dd/mm/yy) after which time bait users will collect and dispose of untaken and unused baits or 1080 capsules in accordance with the Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria. The use of the 1080 or PAPP pest animal bait products will comply with the product label and the Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria.

To minimise the risk of poisoning to non-target animals you are advised:1.You should take all the necessary precautions to confine, muzzle and / or restrain your domestic animals, particularly dogs and cats, to prevent them from accessing 1080 or PAPP pest animal poison baits or carcasses. Domestic animals are susceptible to primary poisoning from ingesting 1080 or PAPP pest animal bait products and secondary poisoning from ingesting poisoned carcasses.

2. Collect and destroy any poisoned carcasses you find by burning (in accordance with local regulations) or burying to a depth of at least 50 cm for rabbits and at least 1 metre for foxes, wild dogs and feral pigs.

3. Always dispose of carcasses away from natural features such as waterways.

Danger to humans: 1080 and PAPP are restricted Schedule 7 poisons. If you are handling poison bait and/or carcasses always use protective rubber gloves and wash hands and gloves thoroughly after contact. There is no known antidote for 1080.There is a potential antidote available for PAPP use. However, constraints in availability may limit its effectiveness and users should not rely on an antidote as a method to reduce harm.

If poisoning occurs immediately contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26Further information on the use and handling of 1080 and PAPP is available from 1080 and PAPP pest animal bait manufacturers.

Bait users must make records of neighbour notification within 48 hours of notification and keep these records for 2 years.


Bait user’s name: Bait type and target species:

Location/address where the baits are to be laid:

Bait user’s contact details:

Signature to confirm that I have notified the

signatories as listed on this form:

Signature to confirm that I have been notified of planned baiting by my

neighbours listed on this form:

Joe Blogs(example only)

Foxoff / foxes 1275 Sugarloaf Rd, Ballarat 03 55 123 456 Joe Blogs Bill SmithBill Smith(example only)

Foxoff / foxes 633 Deep Creek Rd, Ballarat

03 55 123 265 Bill Smith Joe Blogs

Bait user’s name: Bait type and target species:

Location/address where the baits are to be laid:

Bait user’s contact details:

Signature to confirm that I have notified the

Signature to confirm that I have been notified of


signatories as listed on this form:

planned baiting by my neighbours listed on this

form:


Agent 1080 and PAPP bait purchase record

THIS RECORD MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY THE AGENT AND KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS.

Agent’s name: Agent’s address:

Agent’s authorisation type and expiry date:

ACUP with 1080 and PAPP endorsement

COL with vermin destroyer endorsement

PCL authorising the use of pesticides formulated for pest animal control (1080 only)

Agent’s authorisation number:Agent’s authorisation expiry date:

Bait user’s name: Bait user’s address: Authorisation type: Authorisation number:

Authorisation expiry date:

Name of bait

product:

Amount of baits purchased (in kg or by number):

John Smith (example only)

12 Hardwick Lane, Camperdown, Vic.(example only)

ACUP with 1080 and PAPP endorsement (example only)

15567 (example only)

30 Jun 2015 (example only)

Foxbegone (example only)

60 baits (example only)

Bait user’s name: Bait user’s address: Authorisation type: Authorisation number:

Authorisation expiry date:

Name of bait

Amount of baits purchased (in kg


product: or by number):

Agent Declaration:

I ……………………………………………………… (Agent’s name) certify that:

I am the holder of the above described authorisation to purchase and use 1080 and PAPP pest animal bait in Victoria; and

I agree to use the product(s) in accordance with the directions on the product label and the Directions for the Use of 1080 and PAPP Pest Animal Bait Products in Victoria.

Signature of agent: …………………………………………………… Date: …………………………..
