FOI Disclosures - Mosquito Research Control Unit
FOI Disclosure Log
This request seeks the following information regarding the aircraft operated by the Mosquito Research & Control Unit for mosquito-control operations:
- The age of the aircraft and its registration number.
- The annual cost of operating the aircraft, preferably for each of the last three financial years.
- The number of flight hours flown by the aircraft in each of the last three years.
If available, I would be grateful if the annual operating cost could include fuel, maintenance, insurance, crew, and other directly attributable operating expenses.
This request seeks a list of records relating to mosquito control chemicals applied by the Mosquito Research and Control Unit during the period 1 April 2026 through 18 June 2026. It specifically, requests the following information:
1. A list of all chemical products applied during this period by both: Aerial spraying operations; and Ground-based spraying operations.
2. For each product used, please provide:
- The product name;
- The active ingredient(s);
- The concentration or formulation used;
- The purpose of the application (e.g. adulticide, larvicide, residual treatment, etc.);
- The dates on which each product was applied;
- The general locations or districts where each application occurred.
3. Copies of any application logs, spray schedules, operational records, or similar documents identifying:
- The dates and times of applications;
- The products used;
- The method of application (aircraft or ground vehicle);
- The geographical areas treated.
4. Copies of any Safety Data Sheets (SDS), product labels, or technical information maintained by the MRCU for each chemical product used during this period, if these are not already publicly available.