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published - 30 December 2019
By Jeff Milne (Citrus Australia)

Look out for this citrus pest at your place as part of the bigger picture

Citrus trees in backyards and orchards in the USA are being killed by a small bug called the Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP). We want to keep it out of Australia – but we need your help!
The ACP is a small (3-4mm) sap-sucking bug that resembles a small cicada. It can …
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What bug is that?

published - 19 December 2019
By Maddy Quirk (AUSVEG)

Keep an eye out for tomato potato psyllid

The tomato potato psyllid (TPP) is a small sap-sucking insect and a serious pest of tomato, potato, chilli, capsicum, eggplant, tamarillo, sweet potato and weeds such as nightshades and boxthorn.
TPP is native to North America, but is also found in Central America. It was first found in New Zealand in …
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If you see anything unusual , call the exotic plant pest hotline 1800 084 881

published - 1 October 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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