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.

Articles

  • Control methods for Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) a declared pest in Western Australia.

  • Control methods for nodding thistle (Carduus nutans) a declared pest in Western Australia.

  • Preventing lead residues in livestock protects human food safety and Western Australia's ongoing access to international markets.

  • Control methods for horsetail (Equisetum species) a declared pest in Western Australia.

  • Control methods for parrot's feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum) a declared pest in Western Australia.

  • Control methods for shield pennywort (Hydrocotyle verticillata) a declared pest in Western Australia.

  • Control methods for salvinia (Salvinia molesta) a declared pest in Western Australia. Report the presence of this organism before undertaking a control measure.

  • Control methods for rubber vine (Cryptostegia grandiflora) a declared pest in Western Australia.

  • Control methods for physic nut (Jatropha curcas) a declared pest in Western Australia. Report the presence of this organism before undertaking a control measure.

  • This trial investigated if feeding damage caused by cabbage aphid causes yield loss in canola. The trial was established to re-investigate management guidelines for aphid colonies in canola.

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