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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)

                          Address: 3 Baron-Hay Court South Perth WA 6151
                          Freecall: 1800 084 881 or Email: info@agric.wa.gov.au

                          Free advice and specimen identification is a service provided for Western Australia only.

                          Specimens sent from the Eastern States and other Territories will not be accepted by the Department of Agriculture and Food for identification and control advice. These specimens will be returned to the sender.

                          The PaDIS provides information on animal and plant pests, diseases and weeds that affect Western Australia's agricultural industries and community well being.

                          • What to do if you think you've seen a plant pest or disease
                          • Tips for taking macro photos

                          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
                          • Looking after your garden
                          • Overhanging branches and roots (Legal Aid Western Australia)
                          • Publications and order form [PDF file]
                          • Quarantine, what you need to know
                          • Sending specimens for identification
                          • Western Australian Organism List (WAOL)
                          • 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 May 2013

                           

                           

                           


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