Restrictions and Obligations

Regulations for Distances and Notifications in Pesticide Aerial Application:

Required Distances from Occupied Areas:

The pesticide control order Air-1 establishes that a pilot cannot release pesticide from an aircraft within 150 meters of a dwelling, school, factory, or any public area without written consent from the premises' occupant. Notably, roads, traveling stock reserves, and State Rail land are exceptions to the term "public places." The landowner where aerial pesticide application is intended must obtain written permission from occupants of nearby dwellings, schools, factories, or public areas within 150 meters of the application zone. The pilot must ensure having acquired written approval before proceeding with aerial pesticide application.

Notification to Others:

• Notification to other parties becomes obligatory in certain situations:
• When the product label stipulates notifying neighbours or other involved parties about the product's usage. As required by a public authority's pesticide use notification plan.
• During pesticide application within 150 meters of a dwelling, school, factory, or public area as specified in pesticide control order Air-1.

Even if not legally mandated, notifying neighbours is a recommended practice as it can pre-empt and cover complaints and conflicts.