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Pests, weeds & diseases

Pests, weeds and diseases pose a serious risk for primary producers as they can impact on market access and agricultural production.

To reduce the impact of pests, weeds and diseases, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development:

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

For advice on pests, weeds and diseases search our website, the Western Australian Organism List or contact our Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS).

For diagnostic services, please contact our Diagnostic Laboratory Services.

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Russian wheat aphid: production pest

7 October 2013

Russian wheat aphid is a major production pest of wheat, barley and oat crops.
Aphid management in canola crops

19 February 2014

Aphids are common pests of canola in Western Australia. They suck sap from plants and can be found massed on growing points or lower leaves of canola, depending on the aphid species.
Movement restrictions for bees, hive products and/or beekeeping equipment within Western Australia

25 August 2020

To prevent the spread of small hive beetle (SHB) within Western Australia, the movement of commercial honey, bees, apiary products and beekeeping equipment from the Kimberley region to other areas
Small hive beetle: declared pest

13 June 2014

Small hive beetle (Aethina tumida) can cause significant damage to bee hives.
State Barrier Fence Esperance extension update

8 January 2014

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has commenced the extension of the State Barrier Fence eastwards from its current termination point near Ravensthorpe, extendin
Biosecurity alerts: Queensland fruit fly updates

2 May 2018

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently responding to an outbreak of Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) in Perth's western suburbs.
Biosecurity alert: Red imported fire ant

27 November 2019

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development detected Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) at two adjoining tenanted properties at Fremantle Ports in November 2019.
Managing sclerotinia stem rot in canola

6 January 2014

Sclerotinia stem rot is a fungal disease of canola, that can cause significant yield losses exceeding 20% under conducive conditions. Initially only common in parts of the Geraldton port zone, it
Primary Industries Development 2020 Research Trials Map

22 January 2018

In 2020 the Department is conducting over 300 Grains Research trials across the state from Kununurra in the north to Esperance in the south.
Chemical weed control in canola

2 September 2020

The Chemical weed control in canola bulletin has been produced by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, with co-investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporat

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