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Pest and Disease Image Library

The Pest and Disease Image Library (PaDIL) is an initiative of the Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with Museum Victoria, Plant Health Australia, the Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia and the Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre.

PaDIL includes the Plant Biosecurity Toolbox (PBT), which provides detailed, web-based diagnostic information to assist with the rapid identification of exotic plant pests and diseases in the event of an incursion.
The comprehensive resources of the toolbox include:

  • Information on biology and taxonomy of the pest
  • Diagnostic morphological, biochemical and molecular tests
  • Images of the pest, host symptoms and damage.

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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.