Commencement of the 2024-25 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) Risk Season - 1 September 2024 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Friday, August 30, 2024

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) has received advice from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) in relation to the commencement of the 2024-25 Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) Risk Season on 1 September 2024

What has changed?

  • The addition of China and Republic of Korea to the heightened vessel surveillance list.
  • Offshore treatment providers from BMSB target risk countries that intend to conduct treatments during the BMSB season must register under AusTreat.
  • Removal of the Vessel Seasonal Pest Scheme (VSPS).

The BMSB webpage has been updated to reflect the updated measures.

For more information refer to Import Industry Advice Notice 190-2024.