Resources

Guidelines on sea container surveys for National Plant Protection Organisations.

The FAW guide discusses pest biology, damage and identification and provides guidance on crop monitoring techniques.

Pest survey cards and guideline documents were prepared, at the request of the European Commission, to assist European Union Member States to plan annual survey activities of quarantine organisms using a statistically sound and risk-based pest survey approach to current international standards.

Pest survey cards and guideline documents were prepared, at the request of the European Commission, to assist European Union Member States to plan annual survey activities of quarantine organisms using a statistically sound and risk-based pest survey approach to current international standards.

The surveillance strategy is the latest resource prepared by Plant Health Australia (PHA) to improve biosecurity surveillance in northern Australia to protect growers from the costly impacts of pests and diseases and to realise the full potential of production systems in the north.

A global challenge to prevent and mitigate plant pest risks in agriculture, forestry and ecosystems

Inspecting crops for signs of new pests is one way you can protect Australia’s plant industries from exotic pests, as early detection and reporting improves the chances of successfully containing or eradicating new pests.

This practical guide is intended to be a tool for integrated pest management.

The management of tropical forest ecosystems is essential to the health of the planet. This book addresses forest insect pest problems across the world's tropics, addressing the pests' ecology, impact and possible approaches for their control. Fully updated, this second edition also includes discussions of new areas of interest including climate change, invasive species, forest health and plant clinics.

Plant Health Australia has developed the Biosecurity Portal with funding provided by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources.