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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

  • Grain harvester

    Importing used machinery

    28 October 2013

    All used agricultural, mining and earth-moving machinery or equipment arriving in Western Australia from other states and territories is inspected by the Department of Primary Industries and Region

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    Quarantine WA border checkpoints

    28 October 2013

    The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's (DPIRD) Quarantine WA service operates border checkpoints as a first line of defence against incursions of unwanted pests, weeds and

  • Close-up of kikuyu lawn.

    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.

  • Top and underside view of pink ground pearls on sandy background.

    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.

  • White mealy bug on a green stem.

    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.

  • Selection of citrus fruits

    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.

  • Cottony cushion scale on young citrus tree

    Citrus pests, diseases and disorders

    8 November 2013

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

  • Types of citrus with the blue sticker and WA birthmark symbol

    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 or big-headed ant seen under a microscope.

    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

  • The Department of Agriculture and Food is asking the community to look out for and report signs of citrus gall wasp.

    Citrus gall wasp in Western Australia

    2 July 2014

    Citrus gall wasp is a pest of citrus trees grown in backyards and orchards. Citrus tree owners are encouraged to implement control measures on their property to reduce the threat to the citrus indu

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