Plant health

Plant health

Our plant health services reduce the risk of pests and diseases that threaten South Australian crops and our economy.

Our biosecurity division maintains the productivity of our primary industries, protects our natural environments and sustains the health and wellbeing of our communities.

About plant health

Our services include:

  • fruit fly prevention, detection and eradication
  • market access certification
  • plant movement restrictions, border control and compliance
  • quarantine advice for travellers and businesses
  • plant pest surveillance
  • response to exotic plant pests and emergency disease outbreaks.

Legislation and standards

Legislation protects plants from pests and regulates their movement into and within South Australia:

The Plant Quarantine Standard (PQS) provides entry requirements for fruit, vegetables, plants, and plant related products into South Australia. Read the current PQS including updated conditions and supporting ministerial notices.

Clean Your Farm Initiative

Clean Your Farm is an initiative of PIRSA, AUSVEG SA, and the Department for Environment and Water.

This initiative raises awareness of key risk sources for vegetable diseases and pests. It helps growers to better protect their produce and ultimately their income.

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Exotic Plant Pest Hotline

Suspected plant diseases, exotic pests, or noxious weeds must be reported immediately.

Call us if you find plant pests or diseases that could be a national threat, even if you are unsure. This can be done anonymously.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Freecall 1800 084 881

Contact us

Please contact us for more information or if you have any general enquiries.

Plant health contacts
Page last reviewed: 06 Apr 2023

 


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