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

  • This article provides information on using bait stations for rabbit control.

  • This article describes the use of fencing to protect crops and pasture from rabbits in bush remnants.

  • Control methods for cleavers (Galium aparine) a declared pest in Western Australia. Report the presence of this organism before undertaking a control measure.

  • In 2015 powdery mildew reached damaging levels in several regions. With the green bridge leading into the 2016 season, the disease could have significant impacts.

  • Nematodes can feed on root tissues of a wide range of plant species and lead to root damage which can result in significant crop yield loss.

  • Control methods for calotropis (Calotropis procera) a pest in Western Australia.

  • Control methods for Canadian pond weed (Elodea canadensis) a declared pest in Western Australia.

  • Control methods for Chilean needle grass (Nassella neesiana) a declared pest in Western Australia.

  • Control methods for arrowhead (Sagittaria montevidensis) a declared pest in Western Australia.

  • Control methods for needle burr (Amaranthus spinous) a declared pest in Western Australia.

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