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6 Sep 2024

NPBDN-funded training 2024: Dermestidae and Khapra beetle identification workshop

Dermestidae and Khapra beetle identification workshop Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) is a serious pest of stored grains, rice, oilseeds and dried foodstuffs and is listed as #2 on Australia’s list of National Plant Priority Pests (NPPP). To increase national capability in identifying this destructive pest, NPBDN is funding the delivery of the Dermestidae and Khapra […]

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29 Aug 2024

PhD opportunities available at the ARC Training Centre in Plant Biosecurity

The ARC Training Centre is seeking outstanding PhD applicants to innovate novel approaches to prevent, respond to, and recover from plant pests and diseases that threaten the economy and environment. There are 10 projects now open for expressions of interest from prospective students. Benefits: PhD scholarships ($40,000 per annum, tax-free) with placements within government, industry […]

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27 Aug 2024

Career profile – Wendy Lee

This month we are profiling Wendy Lee, who is the Assistant Director, International Capacity Development, at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Plant Protection and Environmental Biosecurity Division. How did you find yourself on this career path? From a young age I loved science, but I didn’t know what I wanted to specialise […]

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27 Aug 2024

NPBDN residential develops knowledge on eradication of invertebrate plant pest

Asha Thomas (Ministry for Primary Industries, MPI, New Zealand) visited the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) this year to build her diagnostic capabilities in several invertebrates listed as National Priority Plant Pests (NPPPs) in Australia, including Khapra beetle (NPPP #2), exotic and economic fruit flies (NPPP #4), and snails (NPPP #12). The residential […]

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27 Aug 2024

Free Varroa mite resources

The following Varroa mite resources are now publicly available, including free training workshops, webinars, and podcasts.: The National Varroa Mite Management Program is delivering free, one-day Varroa Management Training Workshops to assist beekeepers with understanding and preparing to manage varroa mite. Workshops will be held in Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales between 31 August […]

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23 Aug 2024

PhD and MSc scholarship opportunity – Macquarie University NSW

Applied BioSciences at Macquarie University is advertising several scholarships on the research focus “Climate change and its effects on vector transmission of plant pathogens”. For more information, download the PDF, visit Macquarie University’s website or contact trebicki@mq.edu.au.

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24 Jul 2024

Webinar – Large scale diagnostics supporting Varroa mite detection in Australian beehives

The National Varroa Mite Management Program is hosting a webinar to share the experiences and learnings from managing the diagnostics processes during the Varroa mite emergency response. Varroa (destructor) mite was first detected in New South Wales (NSW) in June 2022, activating the largest Australian multi-agency plant biosecurity emergency response, running until February 2024 when […]

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15 Jul 2024

Australian Plant Pathology Seminar and Annual General Meeting

The Australian Plant Pathology Seminar and Annual General Meeting will be held in person and online on Tuesday, 23 July 2024. The event will be hosted by the University of Melbourne and will be open virtually to all non-APPS and non-Victorian APPS members. Victorian APPS members may attend in person. Program: 9:00am arrival for coffee […]

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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).

Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881
New Zealand Pest and Disease Hotline 1800 084 881

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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