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The Wheat stem sawfly (Cephus cinctus) and the closely related European wheat stem sawfly (Cephus pygmeus) are wasp-like insects. Their larvae attack a wide range of cereal crops and other large-stemmed grasses. Neither species is present in Australia, but both of these pests cause significant damage and loss of yield to wheat, barley, oats and other grain crops in Europe and North America. There are no effective chemical control methods for these pests because they are very effectively shielded inside plant stems for most of their life cycle.

Taxonomy Australia, is a website by of the Australian Academy of Science. Its aim is to propel taxonomy and biosystematics onto the radar of policymakers, scientists and the broader community. The new program, which is overseen by an Academy steering committee, arose out of the decadal plan for taxonomy and biosystematics, published in 2018 by the Academy.

BICON houses the Australian Government's Biosecurity import conditions database for more than 20,000 plants, animals, minerals and biological products. It will help you to determine what import conditions exist and if an import permit is required. Please refer to the Department of Agriculture Importing to Australia page for more information about BICON.

Taxonomy Australia, is a website by of the Australian Academy of Science. Its aim is to propel taxonomy and biosystematics onto the radar of policymakers, scientists and the broader community. The new program, which is overseen by an Academy steering committee, arose out of the decadal plan for taxonomy and biosystematics, published in 2018 by the Academy.

Biosecurity plans (BPs) set out an agreed range of biosecurity activities to mitigate risks from exotic plant pests to particular industries.

The guide covers biosecurity, surveillance and the identification of key exotic tropical pests.

This completely revised version of The Australian Handbook for the Identification of Fruit Flies was compiled by diagnosticians for diagnosticians using some of the latest research outcomes and resources available.

Provides a list of known plant diagnostic laboratories based in Australia.

Taxonomy Australia, is a website by of the Australian Academy of Science. Its aim is to propel taxonomy and biosystematics onto the radar of policymakers, scientists and the broader community. The new program, which is overseen by an Academy steering committee, arose out of the decadal plan for taxonomy and biosystematics, published in 2018 by the Academy.

The guide covers biosecurity, surveillance and the identification of key exotic tropical pests.

This completely revised version of The Australian Handbook for the Identification of Fruit Flies was compiled by diagnosticians for diagnosticians using some of the latest research outcomes and resources available.

Book 1 – Pests, Diseases and Weeds – These are the causes of most plant problems. Some problems affect a wide range of plants, others a limited range. Diagnosis of the cause of a problem precedes effective control.
Book 2 – Methods of Control – All possible methods of control are considered including preventative and non-chemical methods.
Book 3 – Selected Ornamentals, Fruit and Vegetables – Most plants included in this book are prone to problems or are important commercial and horticultural species. This book is a starting point for the collection of the type of information needed for the preparation of a plant management program.
Book 4 – How to Diagnose Plant Problems – This is a ‘how to’ book that describes the process of diagnosing plant problems. It is not intended for identifying specific pests, diseases and weeds.

Taxonomy Australia, is a website by of the Australian Academy of Science. Its aim is to propel taxonomy and biosystematics onto the radar of policymakers, scientists and the broader community. The new program, which is overseen by an Academy steering committee, arose out of the decadal plan for taxonomy and biosystematics, published in 2018 by the Academy.

This completely revised version of The Australian Handbook for the Identification of Fruit Flies was compiled by diagnosticians for diagnosticians using some of the latest research outcomes and resources available.

A subset of the US Department of Agriculture Identification Technology Program’s (ITP) web-based identification tools have been made into mobile apps.

Book 1 – Pests, Diseases and Weeds – These are the causes of most plant problems. Some problems affect a wide range of plants, others a limited range. Diagnosis of the cause of a problem precedes effective control.
Book 2 – Methods of Control – All possible methods of control are considered including preventative and non-chemical methods.
Book 3 – Selected Ornamentals, Fruit and Vegetables – Most plants included in this book are prone to problems or are important commercial and horticultural species. This book is a starting point for the collection of the type of information needed for the preparation of a plant management program.
Book 4 – How to Diagnose Plant Problems – This is a ‘how to’ book that describes the process of diagnosing plant problems. It is not intended for identifying specific pests, diseases and weeds.

A list of NDPs as at 16.09.2022

BICON houses the Australian Government's Biosecurity import conditions database for more than 20,000 plants, animals, minerals and biological products. It will help you to determine what import conditions exist and if an import permit is required. Please refer to the Department of Agriculture Importing to Australia page for more information about BICON.

Biosecurity plans (BPs) set out an agreed range of biosecurity activities to mitigate risks from exotic plant pests to particular industries.

The guide covers biosecurity, surveillance and the identification of key exotic tropical pests.

The guide covers biosecurity, surveillance and the identification of key exotic tropical pests.

Book 1 – Pests, Diseases and Weeds – These are the causes of most plant problems. Some problems affect a wide range of plants, others a limited range. Diagnosis of the cause of a problem precedes effective control.
Book 2 – Methods of Control – All possible methods of control are considered including preventative and non-chemical methods.
Book 3 – Selected Ornamentals, Fruit and Vegetables – Most plants included in this book are prone to problems or are important commercial and horticultural species. This book is a starting point for the collection of the type of information needed for the preparation of a plant management program.
Book 4 – How to Diagnose Plant Problems – This is a ‘how to’ book that describes the process of diagnosing plant problems. It is not intended for identifying specific pests, diseases and weeds.

Taxonomy Australia, is a website by of the Australian Academy of Science. Its aim is to propel taxonomy and biosystematics onto the radar of policymakers, scientists and the broader community. The new program, which is overseen by an Academy steering committee, arose out of the decadal plan for taxonomy and biosystematics, published in 2018 by the Academy.

PLANTPLAN is the agreed technical response plan used to respond to an emergency plant pest incident.

This completely revised version of The Australian Handbook for the Identification of Fruit Flies was compiled by diagnosticians for diagnosticians using some of the latest research outcomes and resources available.

This decadal plan seeks to use new and emerging technologies, develop key infrastructure, and create a unified and dynamic science that will serve the needs of society, government, industry and our unique biodiversity.

Book 1 – Pests, Diseases and Weeds – These are the causes of most plant problems. Some problems affect a wide range of plants, others a limited range. Diagnosis of the cause of a problem precedes effective control.
Book 2 – Methods of Control – All possible methods of control are considered including preventative and non-chemical methods.
Book 3 – Selected Ornamentals, Fruit and Vegetables – Most plants included in this book are prone to problems or are important commercial and horticultural species. This book is a starting point for the collection of the type of information needed for the preparation of a plant management program.
Book 4 – How to Diagnose Plant Problems – This is a ‘how to’ book that describes the process of diagnosing plant problems. It is not intended for identifying specific pests, diseases and weeds.

Taxonomy Australia, is a website by of the Australian Academy of Science. Its aim is to propel taxonomy and biosystematics onto the radar of policymakers, scientists and the broader community. The new program, which is overseen by an Academy steering committee, arose out of the decadal plan for taxonomy and biosystematics, published in 2018 by the Academy.