How to Send Samples for Diagnosis in Australia: Plant Disease and Insect Identification
Last updated
Published date
Did you achieve your goal?
Provide feedback
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
Exotic Plant Pest Hotline
New Zealand Pest and Disease 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.
