Biosecurity

Biosecurity is fundamental for safeguarding our valuable agricultural resources against the threat and impacts of pests, weeds and diseases (pests).

Biosecurity is the management of the risk of animal and plant pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Western Australia, to protect our economy, environment and the community.

To protect Western Australian agricultural industries from pests the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia:

  • Works with stakeholders to identify and manage biosecurity risks.
  • Develops legislation.
  • Establishes import controls.
  • Conducts inspections.
  • Provides quarantine services as required.

To find out more about what we do to protect agricultural production and export opportunities within the State please search our website.

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Articles

  • Citrus canker on fruit and leaves

    Citrus canker: plant and tree removal in Restricted Areas

    4 July 2018

    The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has removed all known citrus host material from Restricted Areas in Kununurra and Wyndham.

  • Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) is a serious pest of fruit and vegetables. Qfly have clear wings unlike Medfly which have brown bands on their wings.

    Biosecurity alerts: Queensland fruit fly updates

    2 May 2018

    Queensland fruit fly is not present in Western Australia, but is occasionally detected and requires an eradication response to contain and prevent further spread.

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    Citrus canker Western Australia

    30 April 2018

    The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has taken action to protect Western Australia’s citrus growers from the threat of citrus canker following confirmation that the disease

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    Rockmelons safety update

    9 March 2018

    The recent listeria food safety warning around rockmelons on the east coast of Australia does not apply to Western Australia.

  • Adult brown marmorated stink bug

    Biosecurity alert: Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB)

    28 February 2018

    Businesses and residents, particularly in the Fremantle area, are asked to keep an eye out for Brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys).

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    Citrus gall wasp control

    4 September 2017

    Citrus gall wasp is a pest that affects all citrus species. Citrus tree owners are encouraged to implement control measures on their property to reduce the threat to the citrus industry in Western

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    Western Australian Viticulture Industry Biosecurity Manual

    25 August 2017

    A pest risk assessment of pests with reported occurrences in Australia but which have not established in Western Australia (WA) found 45 pests that were considered priority pest threats to the viti

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    Biosecurity alert: Dickeya dianthicola

    10 July 2017

    Dickeya dianthicola is a serious bacterium that can cause tuber soft rot and blackleg in potatoes, and can also affect some ornamental varieties, chicory and artichoke.

  • Zebra chip affected potato plant

    Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum: pest data sheet

    8 May 2017

    Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum is an exotic pest to Australia. It can affect both solanaceous and apiaceous crops.

  • Western Australian carrots

    Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum

    8 May 2017

    Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum is a bacterial plant pathogen that is exotic to Australia. Currently five haplotypes have been described: haplotypes A and B from solanaceous crops suc

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