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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    2 October 2013

    When using pesticides the importance of producing ‘clean food’ while protecting human health and the environment is paramount.

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    27 February 2014

    The following article provides information on spraying and withholding periods for the Australian plague locust.

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    Declared plant calibration of spray equipment

    7 November 2013

    Calibration is the process of calculating the volume of a carrier (such as water) applied over a given area.

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    Chemical residues in crops

    3 July 2014

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    5 November 2013

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    Safe chemical spraying for small landholders

    12 November 2013

    The use of spray technology to control weeds, pests and diseases is widespread and is often heralded as the easiest option.

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    Spraying phenoxy herbicides

    23 April 2014

    The use of phenoxy herbicides is restricted in Western Australia (WA) under the Aerial Spraying Control Act 1966 and the Agriculture and Related Resources Protection (Spraying Restrict

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