Protecting plant health
Our plant health services reduce the risk of pests and diseases that threaten South Australian crops and our economy.
Our biosecurity division maintains the productivity of our primary industries, protects our natural environments and sustains the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Learn about plant diseases, exotic pests, and noxious weeds that are of significant concern to South Australia. These must be reported immediately.
Regulations and entry requirements apply for importing commercial plants and plant products into South Australia.
Plant quarantine requirements apply for exporting plants and plant products to other states and territories.
There are restrictions on moving fruit, fruiting vegetables, plants, and plant related products, into and within South Australia.
Read the state entry requirements for fruit, vegetables, plants, and plant related products. This includes updated conditions and supporting ministerial notices.
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:
Find out how to identify fruit fly, prevent it from spreading, and what we're doing to eradicate this pest.
Plant exporters and importers can download application forms, the transporters manifest template, and declaration of source forms.
Read SARDI's scientific information on plant pests.
Find plant health contact information for general enquiries, market access, transport manifests, and pest sightings.
Clean Your Farm is an initiative of PIRSA, AUSVEG SA, and the Department for Environment and Water.
It raises awareness of key risk sources for vegetable diseases and pests. This helps growers to better protect their produce and ultimately their income.
Find out moreExotic Plant Pest Hotline
Suspected plant diseases, exotic pests, or noxious weeds must be reported immediately.
Call us if you find plant pests or diseases that could be a national threat, even if you are unsure.