Before using 1080, PAPP or strychnine, you must complete appropriate training, ensure you comply with relevant acts, regulations and any other relevant legislation, and apply for and obtain the appropriate permit(s) to purchase and use these chemicals.
Permit criteria
The use of registered pesticides 1080, PAPP and strychnine is restricted by law and confined to certain areas of WA.
To obtain a Registered pesticide permit you must meet all the following criteria:
- All users must have completed and passed the online registered pesticide training.
- Your property must be greater than 10 hectares (or 25 acres).
- Baiting must be a minimum of 150 metres (1080 and PAPP), and 500 metres (strychnine) from any dwelling or constructed recreation site.
- Your property must be located outside an urban area.
- Your property must be outside a town water catchment area.
- The registered pesticides (1080, PAPP or strychnine) must be able to be safely stored and locked in a cabinet.
Permit application process
Permit applications should be lodged well in advance of the date they are likely to be needed (such as for lambing).
- Permit applications must be submitted prior to payment and are processed centrally by an authorising officer.
- Once submitted, the department will issue an invoice.
- Applications will be processed once payment has been received. Permit application processing will take approximately 10 working days from the date payment is received.
- Payments made by cheque may take up to 2 weeks to clear, which will delay the processing of an application.
Registered pesticide training
Any person wishing to use 1080, PAPP or strychnine must complete an online registered pesticide training course available through the department’s external Progi training site.
Any person needing to complete the course may self-enrol using the following enrolment keys:
- Landholder 1080 and PAPP course enrolment key: lh1080
- Landholder strychnine course enrolment key: lhstrychnine
If you have any questions regarding the use of 1080, PAPP or strychnine, email the Registered pesticide permits team at RP.applications@dpird.wa.gov.au.
If you have any issues or concerns navigating the department’s external Progi training site or the course content, contact our Governance and standards online learning coordinator; email compliance.idcards@dpird.wa.gov.au or call 08 9203 0349.