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Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) tunnells into trunks, stems and branches.

Polyphagous shot-hole borer

10 September 2021

Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) Euwallacea fornicatus is a beetle native to Southeast Asia. The beetle attacks a wide range of plants by tunnelling into trunks, stems and branches.

Sketch of cereal stages seedling development as described by Zadoks growth stages

Zadoks growth scale

3 December 2013

Zadoks growth scale is a a 0-99 scale of development that is recognised internationally for research, advisory work and farm practice, particularly to time the application of chemicals and fertilis

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Growing avocados: flowering, pollination and fruit set

7 July 2014

Avocados have an unusual flowering behaviour that is affected by temperature, particularly cold conditions which can impact on the level of fruit set.

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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

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.

Sign at quarantine checkpoint to stop and declare restricted items such as honey, nuts and other plant material

Quarantine - information for private travellers

29 April 2014

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

Sheep grazing green pastures in warm times of the year may be at risk of haemonchosis.

Barber's pole worm in sheep

2 December 2013

Barber's pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) is a potentially harmful roundworm parasite of sheep which can cause a disease called haemonchosis.

Plant material must be declared to Quarantine WA and must meet all entry conditions

Quarantine: frequently asked questions

29 August 2013

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's (DPIRD) Quarantine WA service is here to support individuals and businesses as they pursue their activities, while ensuring our borde

Citrus gall wasp damage

Citrus gall wasp control

4 September 2017

Citrus gall wasp (Bruchophagus fellis) is an Australian native insect from northern NSW and Queensland and is now established in most Perth suburbs.

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Agrifood and beverage voucher program

22 January 2020

The Minister for Small Business, Jackie Jarvis, opened Round 6 of the Agrifood and Beverage Voucher Program on 12 July 2024. 

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