Control methods

Pests, weeds and diseases (pests) pose serious risk for primary producers as they can impact on market access and agricultural production. Pest control is best achieved with an Integrated Pest Management plan using a range of biological, chemical, mechanical, physical or cultural control methods.

To reduce the impacts of pests, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development:

works with landholders and grower/community/biosecurity groups on control
provides diagnostic services and information on prevention, management and treatment
provides biosecurity measures to prevent introduction, and to eradicate or manage current pests.

For advice on control methods search our website or contact our Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS).

Articles

Implications of new barley leaf rust pathotype

12 November 2013

This fact sheet has been prepared to provide information about a new barley leaf rust pathotype detected in Western Australia in 2016.
Managing barley leaf diseases in Western Australia

13 December 2012

Barley leaf disease management options supported by the latest research findings are shown here.
Managing stripe rust and leaf rust in wheat in Western Australia

13 December 2012

Stripe rust (Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici) and leaf rust (Puccinia triticina) can be a significant threat to wheat crops in Western Australia in some seasons.
Fungicides for managing powdery mildew in wheat historical trial report

3 November 2016

Powdery mildew has become more prevalent in WA wheat crops over the past few years, particularly late in seasons.
Management of barley powdery mildew in the face of fungicide resistance

6 December 2013

Barley powdery mildew populations resistant to some fungicide active ingredients are present in the WA wheatbelt.
Seed dressing and in-furrow fungicides for canola in Western Australia

7 June 2018

Seed dressing and in-furrow fungicides contain active ingredients for the control or suppression of seed-borne diseases and some fungal root rots in canola.
Implications of the known wheat leaf rust pathotypes in WA

12 November 2013

This page provides information about known wheat leaf rust pathotypes in Western Australia (WA), including most recent incursions in 2013 and 2015.
Fungicide timing for control and yield loss from sclerotinia sclerotiorum in canola 2014 trial report

26 September 2014

For successful management of sclerotinia stem rot in most years it is critical to target fungicides at early stage of bloom (20-30%), but optimal timing can vary depending on the season, in particu
Are early fungicide applications effective for yellow spot and septoria nodorum blotch in the low rainfall zone 2014 trial report

26 September 2014

Previous research in high rainfall zones or above average seasons has shown that in cases where leaf spot disease levels are high very early, fungicide application at or before first node (Z31) is
Root disease under intensive cereal production systems

10 December 2013

Diseases that occur underground can be difficult to detect and diagnose but they must be identified correctly to enable appropriate control measures to be implemented.