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                            General Enquiries: +61 8 9368 3333 | PaDIS: 1800 084 881
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                            Gardens & Households

                             

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                             Silent invaders to be alert for
                            (click to link to information sheet)

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                            Bumble bee

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                            Cane toad

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                            Common myna

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                            European wasp
                            Identification guide

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                            European House Borer

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                            Red imported fire ant

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                            Tree sparrow

                            Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS)

                            Free advice and specimen identification
                            Freecall 1800 084 881 or Email: info@agric.wa.gov.au

                            Whether living in the city or the country, each year we encounter a number of animal and plant pests, diseases and weeds that concern us when they make their appearance.

                            The PaDIS provides information on pests and diseases that affect gardens, households and, community and industry wellbeing in Western Australia. Your familiarity with their appearance, ways of introduction and control methods will help you to enjoy your home, gardening and recreational experiences.

                            • What to do if you think you've seen a plant pest or disease

                            Pests and Diseases of

                            Citrus | Flowers and ornamentals | Fruits | Grapes and vines | Stonefruit | Trees | Turf and lawns | Vegetables

                            Pest Alert

                            • Myrtle rust 
                            • Chestnut blight (Pest and Disease Image Library)

                            Additional information

                            • Animals and insects in and around the house
                            • Common seasonal pests 
                            • Backyard Buddies - look for this month's pest,  disease and weed
                            • Biosecurity kids quiz [pdf file]
                            • Common pests and diseases calendar
                            • Declared animals list
                            • Declared plants list
                            • Looking after your garden
                            • Overhanging branches and roots (Legal Aid Western Australia)
                            • Publications and order form [PDF file]
                            • Quarantine, what you need to know
                            • You can help keep Western Australia free of pest animals
                            Would you like to know more about a pest, disease or weed in your home and garden?
                            If so, please contact our advisers on
                            Free call 1800 084 881 or email at info@agric.wa.gov.au

                             

                            Page updated November 2011

                             

                             

                             


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