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

Stored food insects

19 November 2013

Dried fruit and milled cereal products have been subject to insect attack ever since humans began to store food.
Compost, manure and flies

10 December 2013

Many landholders use compost and animal manure to improve their soil’s structure, texture, aeration, fertility and water-holding capacity.
Cypress canker

8 April 2014

Cypress canker or conifer die-back is a serious disease of exotic conifers that is common in Perth.
Importing pets to Western Australia (including cats, dog, reptiles, frogs, insects)

5 June 2014

Western Australia (WA) remains relatively free of pests and diseases that adversely affect our agricultural industries and environment.
Aphids, mealybugs and scales

20 January 2014

Aphids, mealybugs and scales are the most common sap sucking insects in the garden.
Importing plants, bulbs and cut flowers to Western Australia (including potting mix and soil)

29 April 2014

Western Australia remains relatively free of pests and diseases that adversely affect our agricultural industries and environment.
Lawn care

15 January 2014

This information complements our related page 'Lawn problems' and outlines management techniques to maintain a healthy lawn and describes common seasonal lawn pests and diseases.
Ground pearls - insect pests of lawns and turf

11 December 2013

Ground pearls are closely related to scale insects and can be serious pests of sugarcane and recreational turf.
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.