Published on Monday, 3 February 2025 at 1:56:00 PM
The City of Nedlands wishes to advise that, during the months of February to April 2025, the City will be undertaking chemical treatment for control of the turf insect pest “Ground Pearl” at the following sports grounds & ornamental parks:
- Allen Park, Swanbourne Oval, Mt Claremont Oval, College Park, Highview Park and Peace Memorial Rose Garden Park.
Due to the unpredictable nature of weather conditions, exact dates for spraying cannot be confirmed. Treatment will be undertaken by licensed contractors and will be monitored by City officers. In accordance with the Health (Pesticides) Regulations 2016, safety signage will used placed on site. The City asks the public not to enter onto the treatment area whilst the signage is clearly displayed. Signage shall remain in place until the treated areas have been irrigated and the turf surface has sufficiently dried. Once the signs are removed, the public can safely enter onto treated areas.
City staff in attendance during and after treatment will be able to assist the public with any questions they may have.
The following products will be applied as part of a 2–3-month control program, consisting of the active ingredient(s):
- 80 g/L Bifenthrin & 820 g/L Petroleum Oil (early February)
- 20 g/L Abamectin & 820 g/L Petroleum Oil (late February/early March)
- 250 g/L Thiamethoxam (late March/early April)
- 116 g/L Clothianidin, 83 g/L Clofentezine, 13 g/L Abamectin (February & March)
The product(s) will be applied in accordance with the product label as required by state and federal laws.
Further details may be obtained by contacting:
Manager Urban Landscapes and Conservation
City of Nedlands
71 Stirling Hwy
PO Box 9
NEDLANDS WA 6909
T: 9273 3500
F: 9273 3687
E: council@nedlands.wa.gov.au
Keri Shannon
Chief Executive Officer
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