Plant health
What you need to know
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Reporting emergency plant pests
Learn about plant diseases, exotic pests, and noxious weeds that are of significant concern to South Australia. These must be reported immediately.
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Importing commercial plants and plant products
Regulations and entry requirements apply for importing commercial plants and plant products into South Australia.
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Exporting commercial plants and plant products
Plant quarantine requirements apply for exporting plants and plant products to other states and territories.
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About plant health
Our services include:
- fruit fly prevention, detection and eradication
- market access certification
- plant movement restrictions, border control and compliance
- quarantine advice for travellers and businesses
- plant pest surveillance
- response to exotic plant pests and emergency disease outbreaks.
Legislation and standards
Legislation protects plants from pests and regulates their movement into and within South Australia:
The Plant Quarantine Standard (PQS) provides entry requirements for fruit, vegetables, plants, and plant related products into South Australia. Read the current PQS including updated conditions and supporting ministerial notices.
Page last reviewed: 06 Apr 2023