Click here to view the resource
In Australia, report through the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881. In New Zealand, report to the Pest and Disease Hotline on 0800 80 99 66. These hotlines can be used from anywhere within the respective country.
Every report is taken seriously and handled confidentially. Management of calls varies in different areas, but to the same end.
You will be asked questions to help understand the situation, such as:
Pests can also be reported using apps, such as MyPestGuide, that allow you to submit a photo of the pest or symptoms.
For more in details about what to expect when reporting a plant pest, disease or weed and what may happen after a report is made, click here.
Author(s): Plant Health Australia
Published: 21 April, 2024
Date added: 21 January, 2024
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.
Join a community of professionals dedicated to strengthening surveillance capacity and capability across the Australasia-Pacific region.
Join the network
