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Australian Plant Pest Database

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The Australian Plant Pest Database (APPD) collates vouchered pest and plant pathogen specimens from herbaria and insect collections across Australia. The purpose of APPD is to support market access and inform government policy decision making.

Due to the sensitive nature of the data housed in APPD, access is restricted to specific government personnel as determined by the APPD Steering Committee.
If you require Australian pest surveillance and/or status information, you are encouraged to directly contact your state agriculture department or the Department of Agriculture .

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Published: March 28, 2023

Date added: March 12, 2019

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.

Click here for details on what to expect.