Myrtle rust is a disease caused by the fungus Austropuccinia psidii which affects more than 350 species in the Myrtaceae family. It was first identified in Australia in 2010 and is now widespread along Australia’s eastern coast. During the blitz look for myrtle rust on up to five different plants belonging to the Myrtaceae family in your […]

Brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys, BMSB) is a mottled brown coloured, shield shaped stink bug. It is a voracious feeder, affecting about 300 known plants including nuts, fruit, vegetables and ornamentals. During the blitz look for BMSB in your backyard or local botanic gardens. If you see what you suspect to be a BMSB […]

Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is an introduced species which has been is a host of the exotic pests spotted lanternfly and brown marmorated stink bug. During the blitz look for tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) in your backyard, local roadsides, reserves or botanic gardens. Send reports of suspected tree of heaven plants to the […]