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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

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    Aphids, mealybugs and scales

    20 January 2014

    Aphids, mealybugs and scales are the most common sap sucking insects in the garden.

  • Turf being mowed

    Lawn problems

    13 January 2014

    Maintaining the general health of a lawn and the soil beneath it is by far the best way to prevent common problems.

  • Azalea bush with pink flowers which are turning brown on the edges.

    Azalea pests and diseases

    5 March 2014

    If azalea foliage or flowers are being spoiled by lace bug or petal blight, preventative action – taken at the right time of year – can ease the problem.

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    Citrus fruit loss

    18 December 2013

    The failure of citrus trees to produce a satisfactory crop of fruit even though blossom has been abundant, and the initial set of fruit is apparently normal, 

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    Tomato pests

    20 January 2014

    Various insects, nematodes and mite pests can damage tomato crops in the home garden and nematodes, russet mites and budworms can be especially destructive. The plants can be damaged at all stages

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