Published - 4 December 2023 By Daniela Carnovale (Plant Health Australia) Priority exotic environmental pests, weeds and diseases In November 2020, the Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer released the National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases (the Priority List). The Priority List … Read More diseases, environment, Exotic, pests, weeds Pests, diseases & weeds
Published - 3 March 2023 By Dr Jessica Lye (cesar) Keep a lookout for the spotted lanternfly The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a high priority plant pest of Australia’s tree fruit, forestry and nursery industries and has the potential to harm … Read More Blitzes, cesar, Exotic, pests, Plant pest, Reporting, surveillance Pests, diseases & weeds, Surveillance & reporting
Published - 6 April 2020 By Sarah Fraser (Plant Health Australia) Public Enemy Number One: Xylella In recent years you may have heard of a disease affecting Italian olive trees which has devastated entire olive groves and is responsible for the … Read More diseases, Exotic, xylella Pests, diseases & weeds
Published - 6 October 2019 By Alex Lucchetti Spotted something unusual? Call the Exotic Plant Pest hotline If you find an unusual plant pest or disease the national Exotic Plant Pest hotline (1800 084 881) is the number to call. When you call … Read More Exotic, Plant pest, Reporting Surveillance & reporting, Tools & tips