Search Results
Import conditions for fresh solanaceous fruit and vegetables purchased in Western Australia and imported into the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) of Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands have been updated. These conditions are in place to reduce the likelihood of the spread of tomato-potato…
- Last modified
The Australian Biosecurity Genomic Database for notifiable terrestrial animal viruses, and Antimicrobial Resistance projects aligned to AnimalplanOn 30 April 2024, we hosted a webinar about two projects aligned with Animalplan.Host: Dr Kylie Hewson, Chair of the Animalplan Steering…
- Last modified
PLANT PEST
Huanglongbing causes uneven mottling across leaves leading to the eventual death of the citrus plant.M.E. Rogers, UFL, idtools.org.
Huanglongbing and vectorsExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A bacterial disease that causes yellowing, blotchy mottling, and unseasonal leaf flushing,…
- Last modified
PLANT PEST
Cotton plant affected by one begomovirus—cotton leaf curl virus.Gerald Holmes, California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, Bugwood.org
Exotic begomovirus and vectors (exotic strains and species)Exotic to Australia, however some strains and vectors are present in…
- Last modified
PLANT PEST
Spongy moth infesting a tree trunk. Note the dark yellow egg masses.Karla Salp, Washington State Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org.
Spongy mothExotic to AustraliaFeatures: Medium sized moths that infest and destroy many kinds of plants; large hairy caterpillars up to 7 cm…
- Last modified
PLANT PEST
Spotted wing drosophila larvae in a strawberry.Credit: Hannah Burrack, North Carolina State University, Bugwood.org
Spotted wing drosophilaExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A tiny fly (2–3 mm) that attacks a range of soft-skinned fruit and reduces crop yield and quality through direct…
- Last modified
PLANT PEST
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-…
- Last modified
PLANT PEST
Grains of wheat infected with Karnal buntL.A. Castlebury USDA-ARS SBML, PaDIL.
Karnal buntExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A fungal disease that causes broken hollow (bunted) grain, powdery masses of dark spores, and a strong fishy odourWhere it's from: India originally, but now also…
- Last modified
Date of effect: 02 March 2027AttentionImporters of melons, and brokers acting on behalf of these importers.PurposeTo advise of changes to the food safety import requirements for melons under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme. These changes will take effect from March 2027 pending registration of…
- Last modified
Effective: 16 February 2026AttentionImporters of bivalve molluscs and bivalve mollusc products from Canada, and brokers acting on their behalf.PurposeTo provide notice of changes to import requirements for bivalve molluscs and bivalve mollusc products from Canada.Key pointsThe department has…
- Last modified