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Only key information for the immediate response is provided in this document, such as biology, surveillance and collection of samples and the immediate response to its detection. More detailed information can be found in other supporting material that is listed in the document.
Author(s): Plant Health Australia
Published: 31 May, 2017
Date added: 20 March, 2023
Any unusual plant pest, disease or weed should be reported.
Reporting hotlines operate in both Australia and New Zealand (numbers shown below).
Australian Exotic Plant Pest Hotline
New Zealand Pest and Disease Hotline
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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