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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Articles

  • Adult mango seed weevil on a mango that has been cut open

    Mango seed weevil: declared pest

    29 October 2013

    Mango seed weevil (Sternochetus mangiferae) is a serious pest of mango fruit.

  • Words 'Pest Detective' and hand drawn illustration of cute looking insects within a magnifying glass.

    Kids make great pest detectives

    17 March 2014

    You’ve probably seen adults stamp their big feet in frustration when they realise bugs have munched through the vegie patch and mould has spoiled their flowers.

  • Wild brown duck standing in a patch of green leaf vegetables.

    Insect pests of vegetables

    15 April 2014

    Various insects and mites can damage vegetables in home gardens at all stages of growth.

  • Six potatoes of the White Star variety

    Ware potatoes: initiation of policy review

    5 January 2016

    The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia has initiated a policy review of the importation of washed ware potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) from other Australian states and terr

  • DAFWA staff member next to mimosa pigra

    Surveillance and detection plan for invasive species in Western Australia

    5 August 2015

    The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) is leading the development of a post-border surveillance and detection plan that meets the needs of Western Australia and is suppor

  • Crusader bug - adult and nymph

    Crusader bugs in citrus

    11 October 2013

    The crusader bug (Mictis profana) is an insect commonly found in citrus, with a wide distribution within Australia, Indonesia and the Indo-Pacific.

  • Green pods with brown marks caused by carob moth infestation.

    Carob moth

    23 September 2014

    Carob moth (also known as the date, almond, and locust bean moth) is a major pest of carobs in Western Australia (WA).

  • Feral goats along a fence line.

    Feral goat

    6 February 2014

    This article provides information regarding feral goats in Western Australia.

  • Tiny radish flea beetles on a bok choy plant with a hand in the background, showing how tiny they are

    Radish flea beetle

    30 June 2015

    Radish flea beetle (Phyllotreta chotanica Duvivier 1892) is present throughout Asia and feeds on the leaves of cruciferous crops such as cauliflower, cabbage, cress, bok choy, broccoli and

  • Reddish-grey, pie-shaped body, with red legs and two long forelegs

    Diagnosing bryobia mite

    14 February 2014

    Bryobia mite, also known as clover mite, is a sap-sucking pest of broadleaf crops and pastures, that can seriously damage canola especially where there has been a 'green bridge' consisting of clove

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