Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP160100686]
Researchers:
Grant C. Hose
(Chief Investigator)
,
Michael Bull
(Chief Investigator)
,
Prof Kristine French
(Chief Investigator)
,
ARC Linkage Grant LP1701000985
(Funded by)
,
Mr Billy Gordon
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Impacts of locust control pesticides on arid-zone fauna. Impacts of locust control pesticides on arid-zone fauna. This project aims to understand how different animals encounter pesticide in the landscape through quantifying residue deposition in arid grasslands and investigating how pesticides used to control locust plagues affect fauna. This project will investigate fenitrothion and fipronil, the main pesticides used in Australia for locust control. It will develop a deposition model for aerial pesticide spraying, determine the short-term effect of sprayed pesticides on the behaviour and condition of free-ranging target fauna that use the environment differently, and quantify the relative importance of dietary and non-dietary exposure routes to gauge the importance of animal behaviour on pesticide exposure. Anticipated outcomes are improved baseline assessments for locusticides.
Funding Amount $410,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP160100686
- ARC : LP160100686