In the August 11, 2015, Federal Register, USDA's APHIS advised the public that they have determined that it is necessary to add to the Plant Protection and Quarantine Treatment Manual two treatment options for use in controlling Imported Fire Ant ("IFA"). The treatments comprise: (i) the addition of two insecticidal baits, Abamectin and Metaflumizone, to the list of chemicals already allowed in the IFA program, and (ii) the modification of the technique used to apply the Chlorpyrifos (Insecticide) drench treatment for use in control of IFA. Additionally, APHIS prepared treatment evaluation documents and a supplemental environmental assessment. Comments are due October 13, 2015.
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