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Topic: Exotic

Published - 4 December 2020
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 …
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diseases, environment, Exotic, pests, weeds

Pests, diseases & weeds

Published - 3 November 2020
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 …
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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 …
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diseases, Exotic, xylella

Pests, diseases & weeds