Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia

Animal and Plant Pests, Diseases & Weeds
around the home and garden

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 regular seasonal 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 more your home, gardening and recreational experiences.

Pests and Diseases of

Citrus | Flowers and ornamentals | Fruits (including apples and pears) | Grapes and vines | Stonefruit | Trees | Turf and lawns | Vegetables

Additional information

• Animals and insects in and around the house
• Arrest those pests! Monthly guide to pest, disease and weed control [pdf file]
• Biosecurity kids quiz [pdf file]
• Common pests and diseases calendar
• Looking after your garden
• Garden Note publications
• Publications order form [PDF file] Updated August 2007
• Quarantine, what you need to know
• Travelling? Here is some information for you
• You can help keep Western Australia free of pest animals
• Overhanging branches and roots (Legal Aid Western Australia)

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

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

Bumble bee

Cane toad

Common myna

European wasp

Red imported fire ant

Tree sparrow

Termites

European house horer

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Page updated: 29 August 2007

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