Action upon interception in New Zealand
Official New Zealand Pest Register
Instructions for New Zealand Border Security staff.
We have assessed the following commodity classes for this pest. These are the actions (if any) to be taken if this pest is found on items being imported into New Zealand.
Abantiades latipennis
Organism type: Insect
Regulatory status: Not assessed
Unwanted: Yes
Notifiable: No
Potential vector: No
Choose the commodity class on which this pest has been found:
Action upon interception for Abantiades latipennis on Bamboo, cane, willow, or rattan
- EITHER Methyl bromide Fumigation if Insecta (see IHS)
- OR Heat to 70C core temperature for 4 hours
- OR Reship
- OR Incinerate/Sterilise
Complete Non Conformance Report (PP43).
Action upon interception for Abantiades latipennis on Bark
- EITHER Fumigation (Methyl bromide as IHS)
- OR Heat to 70C core temperature for 4 hours
- OR Reship
- OR Incinerate/Sterilise
Action upon interception for Abantiades latipennis on Dried cut flowers & foliage
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Abantiades latipennis on Fresh cut flowers & foliage
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Abantiades latipennis on Fresh fruit and vegetables
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Abantiades latipennis on Nursery stock
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Abantiades latipennis on Other plant products
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Abantiades latipennis on Poles, piles, rounds, or sleepers
- EITHER Fumigation (Methyl bromide at 240g/m3 for 24 hours at min. 10C)
- OR Heat to 70C core temperature for 4 hours
- OR Reship
- OR Incinerate/Sterilise
Action upon interception for Abantiades latipennis on Sawdust, wood chips, wood shavings, or wood wool
- EITHER Methyl bromide Fumigation if Insecta (see IHS)
- OR Heat to 70C core temperature for 4 hours
- OR Reship
- OR Incinerate/Sterilise
Complete Non Conformance Report (PP43).
Action upon interception for Abantiades latipennis on Sawn timber
- EITHER Fumigation (Methyl bromide at 240g/m3 for 24 hours at min. 10C)
- OR Heat to 70C core temperature for 4 hours
- OR Reship
- OR Incinerate/Sterilise
Action upon interception for Abantiades latipennis on Seed for processing
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Abantiades latipennis on Seeds for Sowing
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Abantiades latipennis on Wood Packaging Material
- EITHER Fumigation (Methyl bromide at 80g/m3 for 24 hours OR Phosphine at 1.41 g/m3 for 72 hours and max. 30C, both at min. 10C)
- OR Heat to 70C core temperature for 4 hours
- OR Reship
- OR Incinerate/Sterilise
Action upon interception for Abantiades latipennis on Wooden panels
- EITHER Methyl bromide Fumigation if Insecta (see IHS)
- OR Heat to 70C core temperature for 4 hours
- OR Reship
- OR Incinerate/Sterilise
Complete Non Conformance Report (PP43).
Action upon interception for Abantiades latipennis on Woodware
- EITHER Fumigation (Methyl bromide at 240g/m3 for 24 hours at min. 10C)
- OR Heat to 70C core temperature for 4 hours
- OR Reship
- OR Incinerate/Sterilise
All other commodity classes Contact MPI, email plantimports@mpi.govt.nz or phone +64 4 894 5514.
Database search results for: 19 May 2025