Reporting emergency plant pests

Suspected plant diseases, exotic pests, or noxious weeds must be reported quickly to prevent a major outbreak.

Failure to report an emergency plant pest is illegal and may result in a fine or prosecution.

Exotic Plant Pest Hotline

Call us immediately if you find plant pests or diseases that could be a national threat, even if you are unsure of the disease. This can be done anonymously.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Freecall 1800 084 881

Or you can submit a plant pest reporting form.

Plant pests threatening SA

Pests and diseases of such concern that they are considered a national threat, are emergency plant pests. These are either not present in Australia, or under an official containment or eradication program.

Learn about the symptoms of plant pests and diseases to look for in South Australia.

National priority plant pests (NPPP)

These pests are exotic to Australia, under eradication or have limited distribution. The following list of national priority plant pests is ordered according to the threat level:

Pests and diseases of significant concern

These pests are present in Australia but under official control:

Agricultural and horticultural pests

These pests are associated with the broad-acre farming system:

Learn more in the:

Common seasonal pests

Further information

Page last reviewed: 05 Feb 2024

 


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