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Development of the Reference Standard for Surveillance Protocols

A surveillance protocol is a technical reference guide for conducting surveillance on a specific plant pest or group of plant pests.

A surveillance protocol includes information on the surveillance methodology, pest biology and taxonomy, identification and sample processing. SNPHS has developed a Reference Standard to ensure surveillance is consistent and all relevant information is included in a consistent manner across all surveillance protocols.

Keeping an eye on pests how to report a suspect pest

Any unusual plant pest, disease or weed should be reported.

Reporting hotlines operate in both Australia and New Zealand (numbers shown below).

Pests can also be reported using apps, such as MyPestGuide™ for Australia, that allow you to submit a photo of the pest or symptoms.

Every report is taken seriously and handled confidentially. Management of calls varies in different areas, but to the same end.

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