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Andrew Boylan spent most of his life in Wudinna, a small farming community on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, where farming was more than a job – it
was a way of life!
Raising three children in a town where everyone looks out for each other is something Andrew and Paige’s family has always valued.
Across a 20‑year career, Andrew worked the family farm, contract‑spraying, contract‑mulesing, and spent two decades shearing: life was busy.
In this edition we look at “The Budget and You”, “After the Flood”
Also in this edition: “Yellow Crazy Ants”, “Tech Enables WHS”.
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The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) announced a reconsideration of anticoagulant rodenticides in November 2021.
Their proposed decision following this review was released in December 2025, after which a six-week consultation period commenced with product registrants, relevant ant state and territory authorities, and industry stakeholders.
Key Changes (Effective March 24 2026)
• SGAR (Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide) products temporarily suspended for 12 months but professional use allowed under a deemed permit
• New mandatory label instructions apply
• Outdoor baiting limited and placement restricted to within 2m of buildings; no baiting outdoors for mouse control
• Mandatory 35-day evaluation period; baiting program to be assessed
• Retail pack sizes reduced
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In this edition we look at “Garrards 2026 Roadshows”, “Chikungunya Outbreak”
Also in this edition: “TermX Study”, “Varroa Mite ins South Australia”
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It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Founder, Chairman, and guiding light, Chris (CJ) Garrard OAM.
Chris passed away in the early hours of Monday morning, July 14 2025.
Together with his wife Maureen, Chris founded Garrards in April 1985. What began as a family business has grown into a proud legacy now spanning three generations.
Chris took immense pride in this journey and in every person who has contributed to shaping Garrards into the company it is today. A man of unwavering integrity, generosity, and dedication, Chris was a hard worker
who embraced life fully and gave his all to the Pest Management, Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing industries.
CJ’s word was his bond. His handshake meant trust, and his presence meant strength. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Chris was a beloved husband of Maureen, loving father and father-in-law of Daren and Gayle, Rodney and Sally, Ashley and Elizabeth, Pop of Tahleia, Angus, Charlyse, Sienna, Kiana and Liam, brother of Delma, brother-in-law and cherished uncle.
Chris Garrard’s light will never fade from our hearts.
In this edition we celebrate the life and legacy of Christopher James (CJ) Garrard OAM
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Electric ants are a serious invasive pest that have the potential to impact our outdoor lifestyle, unique environment and profitable tourism and agriculture industries.
They can inflict a painful, long-lasting, venomous sting. The reaction from their sting can range from moderate to severe pain and, in rare
cases, may cause a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). For these reasons, electric ants are category 1 restricted matter under the Queensland Biosecurity Act 2014.
Under the Act, all Queenslanders have a general biosecurity obligation to manage biosecurity risks and threats that are under their control,
they know about or they are expected to know about.
In this edition we look at “Genetically Modified Mosquitoes”, “Eradicating Fire Ants: A Pest Manager’s Guide”
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The exotic Macao paper wasp, Polistes olivaceus (Hymenoptera: Vespidae), also called yellow oriental paper wasp, was first detected in the Cocos-Keeling Islands in 2015.
The Cocos-Keeling Islands (CKI) are an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean, midway between Australia and Sri Lanka and close to Indonesia.
The islands consist of two atolls made up of 27 coral islands, of which only two are inhabited with a population of around 600 residents, plus visitors. The islands are a tropical oasis of white-sandy beaches and coconut palms and are known for their pristine oceans and azure waters, attracting tourists from around the world.
The Macao paper wasp (MPW) is a large social Polistine wasp exotic to Australia and its territories. The wasp is up to 26mm long, deep yellow in colour, has yellow antennae and legs and wavy black abdominal bands that can distinguish it from other Polistine wasps.
In this edition we look at “A Business Owner’s Guide to Success”, “Tourist Destinations – Fiji and the Hunter Valley”
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