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Glossary of National Plant Health Surveillance Terms

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The glossary aims to increase clarity and consistency in the use and understanding of terms and definitions for plant health surveillance in Australia. The glossary has been developed by the Surveillance Strategy Working Group that sits under the Subcommittee on National Plant Health Surveillance.

If you have any questions, please contact nspcoordinator@phau.com.au.

Author(s): Surveillance Strategy Working Group

Published: 23 April, 2021

Date added: 12 May, 2024

Keeping an eye on pests and 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).

Australian Exotic Plant Pest Hotline

1800 084 881

New Zealand Pest and Disease Hotline

0800 80 99 66

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.

MyPestGuide®

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