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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

  • Words 'Pest Detective' and hand drawn illustration of cute looking insects within a magnifying glass.

    Kids make great pest detectives

    17 March 2014

    You’ve probably seen adults stamp their big feet in frustration when they realise bugs have munched through the vegie patch and mould has spoiled their flowers.

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    Quarantine export restrictions

    2 October 2013

    If you’re moving or want to export goods to another state or territory, the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia's Quarantine WA service can help you with information and certifica

  • Cultivar Lambert cherries with Little cherry disease symptoms (left) and healthy fruit (right)

    Little cherry disease: declared pest

    7 February 2014

    Little cherry disease [Ampelovirus Little cherry virus 2 (LChV-2)] is a serious pest of cherries that can affect fruit development and quality.

  • Bowl full of single flowers in shades of red, mid pink and light pink with a darker eye.

    Downy mildew of impatiens

    30 April 2014

    Downy mildew is caused by a fungus which has been affecting impatiens in Western Australia since 2007 after being found in Victoria the previous year.

  • Grass tree with six brown flower spikes and fine green foliage.

    Grass tree pests and diseases

    29 April 2014

    The harvesting of grass trees for landscaping is popular as these striking specimens compliment both formal and informal gardens.

  • Garden scene with plaster gnome, potted plants and a selection of garden tools.

    Garden tool care

    5 May 2014

    Garden tools are often neglected but it is important to maintain and clean them so they work well and halt the spread of plant diseases.

  • Boat on a river choked by weed.

    Aquatic weeds

    8 April 2014

    Some aquatic plants used in ponds and aquariums are highly invasive and have become serious weeds in natural waterways.

  • Cream coloured flower with high centre, and prominent stamens and a bee seeking nectar.

    Growing Australian plants

    14 April 2014

    Like all ornamentals, Australian native plants, need a little care and attention.

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    Permaculture

    7 April 2014

    The concept of Permaculture (short for permanent agriculture) was developed by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in 1974 and has since found recognition and applications worldwide.

  • Purple tubular flowers.

    Plants that invade bushland

    6 February 2014

    Many exotic plants from overseas and elsewhere in Australia, escape from properties and invade natural habitats in Western Australia.

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