Biosecurity
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Animal health
We are responsible for the health of all animals in SA, including disease prevention, wildlife welfare, and property identification codes (PIC).
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Plant health
Our plant health services reduce the risk of pests and diseases that can affect the state's crops and native flora.
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Aquatics
We protect the aquatic environment from pests and diseases that threaten our native species, environment, and industries.
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Weeds
We help primary industries, native vegetation, and human health by reducing the impact of weeds through education and management programs.
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Pest animals
We manage restrictions and requirements around introduced, pest and feral animals that can severely impact our environment, economy, and social amenity.
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Fruit fly
Find out how to identify and report fruit fly, its current status in SA, and why we must prevent it from spreading.
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About biosecurity
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) Biosecurity division manages the risks posed to South Australia by animal and plant pests and diseases, food borne illnesses, and the misuse of rural chemicals.
Through these biosecurity efforts we can:
- maintain the productivity of our primary industries
- produce clean and safe foods and beverages
- protect our natural environments
- sustain the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Learn more about your responsibilities as a member of the public or the primary industries or agribusiness sector.
Latest news
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Varroa mite management increased for SA beekeepers
26 June
The State Government is enhancing the support available for beekeepers to monitor for varroa destructor and, in the longer term, manage the mite in South Australia.Read more about Varroa mite management increased for SA beekeepers -
Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 4 June to 17 June 2024
19 June
No new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks or extensions were declared in the Riverland in the last fortnight, and the total number of outbreaks remains 51.Read more about Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 4 June to 17 June 2024 -
Spray drift: Compliance focus for Yorke Peninsula
13 June
Officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) will be focused on the Yorke Peninsula in coming weeks with surveillance and compliance work targeting agricultural spray operations.Read more about Spray drift: Compliance focus for Yorke Peninsula -
Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 21 May to 3 June 2024
5 June
No new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks have been declared, and the total number of outbreaks remains 51.Read more about Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 21 May to 3 June 2024 -
Changes to AVG restrictions in the state's South East
31 May
The closure to the take of abalone in place in waters in the state's South East near Port MacDonnell has been extended approximately 13 km west to Nene Valley – effective 5 pm, 31 May 2024 – following further detection of active abalone v…Read more about Changes to AVG restrictions in the state's South East -
Vet Board members extend appointments
30 May
The State Government has reappointed three members of the Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia (the Board).Read more about Vet Board members extend appointments -
Surveillance for KI feral pigs funded as eradication reaches final phase
24 May
The project to eradicate feral pigs on Kangaroo Island has shifted to its final phase with another $367,000 committed from the State Government to ensure the pristine wilderness of the island remains free of the pest.Read more about Surveillance for KI feral pigs funded as eradication reaches final phase -
Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 7 May to 20 May 2024
21 May
No new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks have been declared, and the total number of outbreaks remains 51.Read more about Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 7 May to 20 May 2024 -
Think before you spray – plan and avoid drift
21 May
A dry May, but with good June rains expected, has most grain producers across the state currently dry seeding.Read more about Think before you spray – plan and avoid drift -
Temporary closure of collecting Abalone and diving for other aquatic animals near Southend due to AVG
17 May
A temporary closure of collecting Abalone and diving for other benthic aquatic animals is in place in waters in the state’s South East with immediate effect, following a positive detection of Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) in wild abalone.…Read more about Temporary closure of collecting Abalone and diving for other aquatic animals near Southend due to AVG
