Urban Plant Health Network

Bee on a flower
published - 2 September 2019
By Jo Chong Wah (Agriculture Victoria) and Nikki Jones (Agriculture Victoria)
Keep those backyard beehives free of disease

With spring upon us, backyard beekeepers should be preparing to conduct inspections and maintenance on their hives.
Beekeepers have an important role to play in protecting their honey bees and the entire honey bee industry from the spread and impact of established pests, as well as the possible entry and establishment …
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Uncategorized, What bug is that?

published - 26 August 2019
By Agriculture Victoria
Look out for the brown marmorated stink bug this spring

The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is an insect that feeds on fruits and vegetables and over winter shelters inside homes and buildings, vehicles, machinery and sheds.
BMSB produces a very unpleasant odour when it’s disturbed or squashed – hence the term ‘stink bug’. 
Originally from eastern Asia, this pest it is …
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Uncategorized, What bug is that?

If you see anything unusual , call the exotic plant pest hotline 1800 084 881
published - 20 July 2019
By Lana Russell (Agriculture Victoria)
Reporting unusual plant pests or diseases

Have you spotted an unusual plant pest or disease?
You can report these to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline -1800 084 881.
Calls within Victoria will be diverted to Agriculture Victoria. This Hotline is answered 0800 – 1800 Monday to Friday within Victoria. Please leave a message if you phone …
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