PaDIS

The Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS) provides advisory and identification services on animal and plant pests, weeds and diseases that impact Western Australia's agriculture and food industries. This service plays an important frontline role for the detection and reporting of unfamiliar and potentially damaging pests, weeds and diseases of agricultural and quarantine concern.

Articles

Native plant pests

25 February 2014

Various insects and mites can damage native plants in home gardens. A description of some of the more important insect pests is given here, together with general methods for control.
Citrus diseases

15 January 2014

This web article describes the most common diseases of citrus trees and their control using natural or low-toxic methods.
Citrus pests, diseases and disorders

8 November 2013

Western Australia has a low prevalence of citrus pests and diseases compared to most other countries.
Citrus pests

18 December 2013

Find out more about the most common insect pests of citrus trees occurring in home gardens in Western Australia and their control using natural or low toxic chemical controls.
Coastal brown ants, big-headed ants

18 November 2013

Coastal brown ants (Pheidole megacephala), also called big-headed ants, are a major nuisance ant species in Western Australia. They are an urban pest and are often seen in lawns and in bri
Sending specimens for identification

18 December 2013

Information on how to collect a specimen, where to send it for identification and the precautions to consider before collecting any plant or animal specimens.
Slime moulds

6 May 2014

During autumn and spring, yellow, grey or brown masses of slimy, frothy, or powdery material may suddenly appear on lawns, mulch, and low-growing plants.
Common neighbourhood spiders

11 December 2013

There are many hundreds of species of spiders in Australia which play a beneficial role in our environment by eating insect pests.
Table grape growing, non commercial

26 February 2014

This article outlines the non commercial growing of table grapes.
Pet pests and their control

6 May 2014

Pets are most likely to be affected by parasitic pests from spring to autumn.