3381) Solenopsis mealybug in parts of central and northern Queensland

Solenopsis mealybug was detected in cotton crops and ornamental plants in a number of locations in Queensland. Due to the …

3382) Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) in Queensland, Australia

The RIFA eradication program is continuing. It uses a low-toxic bait treatment consisting of coarsely-ground corn soaked in soybean oil …

3383) Detection of mango malformation disorder in Queensland, Australia

The affected property has been placed under quarantine pending completion of diagnostic testing. Tracing of movement of plant material from …

3384) Detection of mango malformation disorder in Queensland, Australia

The affected property has been placed under quarantine pending completion of diagnostic testing. Tracing of movement of plant material from …

3385) Detection of Takecallis arundinariae in Australia

Other known hosts: On undersides of mature leaves of bamboos (especially Arundinaria, and Phyllostachys, but sometimes also on Nandina, Bambusa …

3386) Detection of tomato torrado virus in South Australia

In South Australia, the virus causes leaf mottling, yellow spotting followed by necrosis at the base of leaflets. In some …

3387) Eradication of grapevine leaf rust (GVLR) from Australia

Grapevine leaf rust was detected in Australia for the first time in backyard vines in Darwin in the Northern Territory …

3388) Eradication of grapevine leaf rust (GVLR) from Australia

Grapevine leaf rust was detected in Australia for the first time in backyard vines in Darwin in the Northern Territory …

3389) Detection of willow black canker on willow

In March 2006, black willow canker was detected on willow trees in the ACT and NSW. It has been decided …

3390) Detection of Alternaria on parsley

A decision was taken in March 2006 that eradication of the disease is not technically feasible due to the establishment …