by admin | Dec 1, 2024 | Biosecurity Alert, News, Weeds
images – left to right: A single flowering pokeweed plant was recently confirmed in a Mirrabooka WA garden, after being reported growing between pot plants. DPIRD Biosecurity Officer, Zara Matthews, with a large pokeweed plant previously found in Pemberton, is...
by admin | Nov 30, 2024 | Biosecurity Alert, News
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is responding to the detection of Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) in Perth’s southern suburbs. DPIRD Media Release: 22 November 2024 Qfly is an invasive pest which attacks more than 300 species of...
by admin | Oct 15, 2024 | Biosecurity Alert, News
Six new specialist DPIRD development officers will work with industry to help prevent the serious bee pest varroa mite from becoming established in WA. Source: DPIRD Media Release 30 Sept 2024 Western Australia has boosted defences to help prevent the serious bee pest...
by admin | Aug 12, 2024 | Biosecurity Alert, News
There have been some recent suspected sightings of Rainbow Lorikeets in the Australind/Bunbury area. Community members in the South West are asked to keep a lookout and report any suspected sightings of this invasive bird to help prevent this species from...
by admin | Mar 19, 2024 | Biosecurity Alert, News
Pictured above is WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Inspector, Kris Armstrong, with a large European wasp nest found suspended from a tree in Bunbury. The find is highly unusual, with most nests found underground. 18 March 2024 DPIRD Media...
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