• Omethoate (O,O-dimethyl S-methylcarbamoylmethyl phosphorothioate) is a systemic organophosphorus insecticide and acaricide used to control insects and mites in horticulture and agriculture, as well as in the home garden.

    This work plan has…

  • Parathion ethyl is a broad-spectrum organophosphorus non-systemic insecticide and acaricide formerly used in Australia to control a variety of insects, including larvae, aphids and moths in horticultural and agricultural crops.

  • Parathion-methyl is a non-systemic organophosphorus insecticide and acaricide. It is used to control chewing and sucking insects, and mites.

  • Phenothiazine is a pesticide and antihelminthic.

    No products containing phenothiazine are currently registered for use in Australia.

  • Pindone [2-(2,2-Dimethyl-1-oxopropyl)-1H- indene-1,3(2H)-dione] is a ‘first generation’ (multiple dose) anticoagulant rodenticide. Anticoagulant rodenticides block the vitamin K cycle, cause internal bleeding and prevent blood clotting. Pindone is…

  • This work plan has been prepared to fulfill new legislative requirements intended to improve the transparency and predictability of chemical review decisions. Work plans for all current chemical reviews have been prepared in accordance with subsection…

  • Click on the tabs for more information about the status of each phase in the review process. For more information about how each phase is conducted, please read about the reconsideration process.

  • Propetamphos is an organophosphorus insecticide and acaricide used to treat lice (Bovicola ovis) and ked (Melophagus ovinnus) to and prevent blowfly (Lucilia cuprina) strike on sheep.

  • Sheep ectoparasiticides are products widely used on sheep in Australia to control external parasites such as blowflies and lice.

    A number of active constituents are used as ectoparasiticides. Those considered by this review were alpha-…