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Comparison of Australian plague locust and Heteropternis obscurella adults
Australian Plague Locust - Chortoicetes terminifera
Heteropternis obscurella
Major differences between adults of…
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5 April 2017
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of (certain/specific) uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.
What has changed?
The Director of Biosecurity has varied the Biosecurity (Suspended…
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Longhorn beetles are identifiable by their extra-long antennae.Asian longhorn beetle is up to 3.5 cm long, black with whitespots, and attacks hardwood trees.Kenneth R. Law, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org
Longhorn beetles (exotic species)Exotic to AustraliaFeatures: Three species of wood-…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, October 2017
This report details food that was found to fail under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme during the month. For full data on activity and compliance under the Scheme refer to the six monthly Imported…
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A hitchhiker (or contaminating) pest is one that can ‘hitch a ride’ into the country. They come in on containers, goods or travellers’ luggage on ships and aircraft. They can also arrive on cargo such as cars, tyres or machinery.These pests can remain hidden and undetected for a long time.…
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Comparison of Australian plague locust and Urnisa guttulosa adults
Australian Plague Locust - Chortoicetes terminifera
Urnisa guttulosa
Major differences between adults of these species:…
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Comparison of Australian plague locust and Peakesia adults
Australian Plague Locust - Chortoicetes terminifera
Peakesia hospita and other Peakesia species
Major differences between adults…
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