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Khapra beetle contingency plan

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Provides background information on khapra beetle, Trogoderma granarium, to assist in determining requirements for the initial response to a detection of this beetle in Australia.

Includes biology, life cycle, potential impact on production, economics, trade and the environment, selection of chemical controls, chemical resistance, potential distribution, and the technical feasibility of eradication.

Author(s): John Botha, Andraz Szito, Robert Emery, Mike Grimm, Darryl Hardie at WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development | Plant Health Australia

Published: March 28, 2023

Date added: March 21, 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.