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SANParks starts vehicle spraying in select parks
THE NEWS: SANParks has made vehicle disinfection mandatory at all key entry points and public roads of Addo Elephant National Park as a precautionary response to a confirmed disease case in a nearby beef cattle herd.
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WHY IT MATTERS:
The disinfection regime is intended to stop the disease from spreading into the park’s wildlife habitats and to protect both animals and visitors from a potential biosecurity threat.
FAQ
Why has SANParks introduced mandatory vehicle disinfection at Addo Elephant National Park?
SANParks implemented the rule to prevent a disease found in a nearby beef cattle herd from entering the park, applying the measure to all vehicles at key gates and roads to safeguard wildlife and visitor safety.
What specific disinfection method is being used on vehicles entering the park?
Vehicles are sprayed with F10, a widely used biosecurity disinfectant, targeting tyres and wheel arches as they pass through the park’s entry points and public roads.
Which locations at Addo Elephant National Park are subject to the new vehicle disinfection protocol?
The protocol covers the Main Gate, Matyholweni Gate, Addo Heights Public Road, Nyathi Gate and the Kabouga Section, affecting every vehicle that enters or traverses these areas.
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